Trina McDonald

LPC, LCPC

North Carolina

Motivational, values-centered counseling

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC, LCPC

License

LCMHC, North Carolina / 14047; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00805100; LPC, Alaska / 183838; LMHC, Washington / LH61094664; LMHC, Florida / MH23248; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22926; LCPC, Nevada / CP5728-R; LPC, Oregon / C8541

NPI

1578991246

Experience

10 years

Languages

English

Location

North Carolina

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1. • Collaborative
   • Values focused
   • Strength based

   About Trina

   Trina McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping people move through change and regain balance. She uses Motivational Interviewing and client-centered methods to support people who feel stuck. Trina brings ten years of clinical experience to each conversation and aims to meet people where they are.

   Her approach centers on listening first and then collaborating on practical steps. Trina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories and notice strengths they may have overlooked.

   Trina often integrates a strength-based perspective that highlights personal values and goals. She weaves in elements of spirituality and faith when clients want that included, using those themes to build confidence and resilience. The focus is on clear, manageable changes rather than technical language.

   Clients commonly bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use challenges, relationship strain, and life transitions. Additional areas Trina attends to include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and women’s issues. She also addresses issues related to HIV and AIDS when relevant to a person’s goals.

   Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Trina helps people set realistic goals, try new strategies between meetings, and notice what works. Her style is straightforward and supportive, with attention to each person’s values and pace.

2. How her approaches guide online work

   Trina often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and guiding people toward decisions that match their values. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathy and the person’s perspective so conversations feel respectful and nonjudgmental.
   
   She commonly pairs those methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to turn thoughts and behaviors into testable steps. CBT offers concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by changing patterns people notice day to day. Together, these approaches help with motivation, self-worth, and practical coping skills.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Trina will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. That plan is reviewed and adjusted as progress is made so the client helps shape the path forward.
   
   Session details such as format are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Licensed professionals can adapt coaching, motivational conversations, and CBT exercises to work well in a remote setting when needed.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSSelf-loveWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

   Experience

   10+ years

   Listed in

   North Carolina, New Jersey, Alaska, Washington, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Trina commonly address?

   She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and related issues such as anger and intimacy-related problems.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her practice emphasizes Motivational Interviewing and a client-centered, strength-based approach. She combines these with practical tools so clients can set goals and try new behaviors.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings and private practice.

   What credentials and region apply to her practice?

   She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and operates out of North Carolina.

   Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

   Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

   Which session formats are offered?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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