Donald McMurray, LPC

Donald McMurray is an LPC with 11 years of clinical experience based in Texas. He helps people who are struggling with addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

He creates an open space where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on listening first, then on building practical steps clients can use between meetings. He emphasizes empowerment and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Donald commonly works with issues such as commitment concerns, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, and process addictions like gambling or problematic internet behavior. He also addresses mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive patterns, money and financial stress, and questions about life purpose.

His approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person’s own goals and pacing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts shape feelings and actions. He combines these methods to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.

Donald offers straightforward guidance and practical tools that fit into everyday life. He encourages small, realistic steps and checks in on what works for each person. His goal is to help people move toward more stable, satisfying routines and relationships.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person and their goals. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace, helping people feel heard and guiding them toward clearer choices. This approach can help when someone needs support making decisions or rebuilding confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and tests small behavioral changes to see what improves mood or relationships. CBT is often useful for depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. That may mean mixing client-centered listening with CBT exercises and adjusting as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats aren’t specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet with licensed professionals from different locations. The practical focus is on making therapy usable and effective within a person's routine.