Therapist profile
Donavon Kirby, LCPC, LCMHC
North Carolina
LCPC counselor - relationships and life transitions
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- Credentials
- LCPC, LCMHC
- License
- LCMHC, North Carolina / 4712; LCPC, Nevada / CP5672-R
- NPI
- 1609924729
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
About Donavon
Donavon Kirby is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career uncertainty, and life transitions. He also works with concerns like ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep troubles, anger, and low self-esteem.
Kirby draws on a mix of counseling and coaching in sessions. He asks clear questions and listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. From there he and the person map small, practical steps to try between meetings. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what’s causing distress and what can be changed.
His background includes work in mental health agencies, private practice, and colleges. That range shapes a flexible approach that can suit people who want both problem-solving and deeper exploration. He also notes experience with procrastination, impostor feelings, test anxiety, and fear of public speaking.
In the room he aims to be easy to talk to and direct. He uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused work when relevant. Those methods are used to help people name goals, shift unhelpful thoughts, and practice different behaviors.
People looking to address codependency patterns - such as chronic people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or over-focusing on another person’s needs - may find his practical style useful. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can better understand their own thoughts and feelings. It helps people who need space to talk through relationship habits, codependent patterns, or decisions about work and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) maps the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is practical and helps with anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem by teaching ways to test and change unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear goals and small, targeted steps. It is useful when someone wants quick, doable changes like setting boundaries, reducing procrastination, or managing daily stressors.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means sessions can shift over time from problem identification to skill practice and short-term coaching.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or reduce the need to commute, which many people find helps them maintain regular appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Nevada
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career challenges, and life changes, plus issues such as ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy problems, sleep disturbance, anger, and low self-esteem.
How does he approach therapy?
He blends counseling and coaching, using Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches alongside solution-focused and trauma-informed techniques to identify causes and try practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in agencies, private practice, and several colleges.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.