- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
- Hypnotherapy when appropriate
About Donald
Donald Macleod is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas with 37 years of experience. He works with adults on relationship tensions, anger, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, grief, and other stresses. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than long lectures.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Solution-Focused methods, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. That mix means conversations can move from looking at thoughts and behaviors to trying small experiments and brief strategies. Hypnotherapy is used selectively depending on the person and situation.
In a typical session he listens to the immediate problem, identifies a small change to try, and helps plan how to do it. He will suggest homework or practice between meetings when it can help with anger, communication, or managing stress. If a particular issue needs a different specialist, he will make a referral.
Donald aims for straightforward, goal-oriented work. He helps people spot patterns that fuel resentment, trouble at work, or repeated arguments. He also supports people dealing with loss, family conflict, and questions about commitment or intimacy.
His style is brief and practical when that fits, and more exploratory when needed. He encourages motivated clients to take small steps and notice what changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client brings. It helps clarify feelings about anger, relationships, and parenting and supports deciding next steps together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It is useful for changing patterns that keep anger and anxiety cycling, and for developing practical coping steps.
Hypnotherapy is offered selectively and may be used as an adjunct when it seems helpful for stress, habit change, or focused work on emotional reactions.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan as work proceeds. Clients have a say in what techniques are tried and how sessions are paced.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove commuting time. It can also let someone choose a simpler setup such as audio-only if that better fits their day or bandwidth.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship problems, anger, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, grief, and related stresses and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
Work is practical and goal-focused using short-term strategies and conversational exploration depending on need.
How much experience does he have?
He has 37 years of clinical experience providing individual, marriage, and family therapy in Texas.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not currently accept international clients.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.