Donavon Kirby is a licensed counselor with two credentials: LCPC and LCMHC.
01About Donavon
Donavon Kirby is a licensed counselor with two credentials: LCPC and LCMHC. He brings 20 years of experience helping people who are stressed, anxious, or facing major life changes. He aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and supportive for someone who is worried about taking that step.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings are listened to. He mixes counseling and practical coaching so conversations look at what caused a problem and what can be done next.
Background and approach
Kirby has worked across mental health agencies, personal practices, and college settings. That variety has exposed him to many life situations, from work and relationship pressures to grief and addiction. He also has experience with procrastination, impostor syndrome, test anxiety, and fear of public speaking.
His approach uses client-centered listening combined with evidence-based tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable steps toward goals.
Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past hurts affect day-to-day life. Sessions move at a practical pace. He helps clients set clear goals, test out small changes, and build routines that support those goals.
He also offers coaching-style guidance to keep momentum between sessions. This helps people make concrete changes while processing emotions and relationships. Donavon works in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English.
He describes himself as approachable, understanding, and occasionally humorous, aiming to make therapy feel like a useful, achievable next step.
02Credentials
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 4712 · expires June 2026
- LCPC (Nevada)
- License CP5672-R · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1609924729 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Donavon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Donavon names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Donavon names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting what matters most to the client. It helps people name feelings and decide the direction they want to take. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood and behavior and provides practical techniques for managing anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and quick strategies to move toward concrete goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer conversations and working through emotions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, short coaching prompts, or when someone needs flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Donavon help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career problems, and coping with life changes, among other issues such as grief, addiction, and trauma.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He blends client-centered listening with coaching to identify causes and try concrete solutions.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 20 years of professional experience across agencies, independent practice, and college counseling settings.
What credentials and region are recorded for him?
His listed credentials are LCPC and LCMHC, and he practices in North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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