About Donald
Donald McMurray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 11 years of experience. He focuses on addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He aims to provide straightforward help for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
McMurray creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through hard feelings and confusing choices. He listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients name what matters to them.
How Donald works
Sessions aim to be practical and focused on real steps clients can try between meetings. He often uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also part of his approach, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that fuel distress.
Those methods are commonly used for mood disorders, compulsive behaviors, and addiction concerns. Clients who want help with commitment questions, communication problems, money stress, or impulse control can find clear strategies in sessions. He also supports work on forgiveness, self-love, and purpose.
Conversations cover both feelings and practical habits that affect daily life. McMurray offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. He accepts international clients and works with people at different stages of change.
Starting is a short, simple process to connect and plan the next steps.
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What Donald works with
The areas below are the ones Donald selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
How his approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and partnering with the client. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and supports choices that feel right. This helps when someone needs to feel heard and build self-direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. This approach is often used for mood issues, compulsions, and addictive patterns.
Figuring out the best approach is a team effort. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as priorities shift.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work with lower bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit short check-ins or tight schedules. These options make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and try techniques in everyday settings.
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