Donald McMurray, LPC

Donald McMurray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience working in Texas. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Seeking help is a first step, and he aims to support that choice with steady guidance.

McMurray combines a person-focused way of working with practical tools people can use between sessions. He listens to what matters most to each person and then helps them set small, achievable steps. Conversations often focus on everyday thoughts and habits that keep problems going, and on simple strategies to change them.

Clients can expect straightforward, respectful sessions that balance listening with workable suggestions. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns and alter behavior. Sessions are aimed at improving daily routines, decision-making, and relationships rather than offering quick fixes.

He also addresses areas like communication problems, impulsivity, money-related stress, and various process or substance addictions. The work often includes setting goals, practicing new responses, and reviewing progress over time. McMurray frames therapy as a team effort where the client’s goals guide each step.

People considering therapy are invited to reflect on what they want to change and to reach out when ready. He supports those who want clearer thinking, steadier habits, and changes that fit real life.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. It means the therapist pays attention to what the person brings to the session and reflects that back, helping people feel understood and respected. This approach is helpful when someone needs space to talk through relationship issues, life transitions, or struggles with self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot patterns of thinking that lead to distress and practice small behavior changes that build better routines. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and problems with addictive habits or impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. Sessions are shaped by what the client wants to change, and methods can be adjusted over time as progress is reviewed.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available 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 needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and conversation for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.