- Client-centered listening
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Solution-focused steps
About Donavon
Donavon Kirby is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. He works with people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, grief, depression, and life transitions. He also helps with career struggles, addiction concerns, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Kirby speaks plainly in sessions. He blends counseling and coaching to help people spot what keeps them stuck and try practical changes. Conversations are straightforward and often focused on steps someone can take between meetings. Humor and a relaxed manner are part of how he works when appropriate.
His background includes work in mental health agencies, private counseling settings, and college counseling centers. That variety informs how he responds to everyday problems, from procrastination and impostor feelings to test anxiety and fear of public speaking. He draws on different therapy tools to match the problem at hand.
In therapy he uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. For people affected by traumatic events he incorporates trauma-focused methods to address emotional impact. Sessions aim to identify patterns and develop clear, manageable ways to respond differently.
People looking for practical help with anger, communication problems, or control issues will find a direct, task-oriented approach. He works with caregivers, those facing chronic illness or aging concerns, and people managing addiction and family of origin complications. To start, readers are invited to follow the site’s intake steps and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions can use that same conversational style to explore how anger shows up and what someone values instead. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and practice. In an online setting CBT sessions often include simple between-session tasks and step-by-step strategies to manage triggers and reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying an idea, checking how it works, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method from the start.
The profile does not list session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins, sessions that avoid travel time, and the ability to schedule around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can still use worksheets, behavioral experiments, and coaching-style action plans during remote sessions to help people practice new responses to anger and stress.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and career problems, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He combines client-centered conversation with coaching and practical, step-based methods so clients can try changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience in mental health agencies, private practice, and college counseling centers.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is credentialed as LCPC and LCMHC, listed as NV LCPC and NC LCMHC, and practices from North Carolina.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session formats handled?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.