Trina McDonald, LPC, LCPC

Trina McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who centers therapy on each person's strengths. She brings ten years of experience helping people facing anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and stress. Her style is warm and direct, with an emphasis on building hope and self-worth.

She primarily uses a client-centered approach, so sessions focus on the person's goals and values. Trina pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and actions to change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative ideas when they fit a person's needs.

Many clients come with complex histories, including trauma, relationship struggles, caregiving stress, or issues related to HIV/AIDS. Trina describes her work as strength-based and faith-informed; she may incorporate aspects of spirituality and Christian belief when clients find that helpful. The aim is to support recovery, improve daily functioning, and rebuild confidence.

Sessions tend to be practical and focused on everyday life. Trina will work with a person to set clear goals and try techniques that can be used between sessions. She emphasizes small, steady steps toward change.

People in North Carolina and international clients can connect with her practice. Trina asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to help match therapeutic preferences and schedule sessions that fit their needs.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Trina combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create practical online sessions. Client-centered therapy begins by listening to what matters most to the person and shaping the work around their goals. It helps when someone needs emotional support, clearer priorities, and a space to be heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which tools to try first, adjusting methods as goals and needs evolve. That collaborative stance helps people feel involved and keeps sessions focused on real-life changes.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy week. Online sessions can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular check-ins. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you know what will work best for you. The focus is on making therapy usable in everyday life and on helping clients practice new skills between meetings.