Chris McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
15 Endorsed
Let's Connect (919) 582-5061
Do you feel constantly overwhelmed by racing thoughts, tension in your body, and the pressure to keep everything together? Many of the women I work with struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, and exhaustion from trying to meet everyone else’s needs while ignoring their own.
You may notice racing thoughts that won't slow down, difficulty sleeping, or your body feels constantly on edge. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, yet something still feels stuck. That’s not a failure. Often it means your body is holding onto stress or past experiences that talking alone can’t fully resolve.
Using tools such as breathwork, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and gentle yoga-based practices, we work together to help you understand what your body is holding and learn practical ways to release tension and anxiety.
I believe healing happens when we support the whole person—mind, body, & spirit. I aim to create a calm space where you can slow down.
When the nervous system begins to settle, many clients experience greater clarity, stronger boundaries, and sense of calm. You deserve more than simply coping with anxiety or pushing through difficult days. You deserve to feel grounded, balanced, & at ease in your life. If you're ready to explore a holistic approach to healing, I"d be honored to support you.
Call or Email Chris McDonald now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 582-5061
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Couple Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- MedCost
- Wellspring
- Out of Network
Chris McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 582-5061
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 7801 Chris McDonald
- Attended College of Saint Rose, Graduated 1995
- Certificate from Certified Grief Yoga Teacher 2025
- Certificate from Yoga Alliance 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Chris McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 582-5061
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Phobias
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
Chris McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 582-5061
15 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Certified in Brainspotting
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Expressive Arts
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Yoga for anxiety, depression and trauma
Chris McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 582-5061
Location
Primary Location
Path to Hope Counseling
230 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Cities
Counties
Chris McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 582-5061