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Trina McDonald, LCMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Trina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Trina. View 33 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina, New Jersey, and 6 more

Recent reviews

Trina is an excellent and well trained therapist.

Reviewed July 2024

Ms Trina listens to me and understands me . Even when I have negative things to talk about , she’ll bring up the good things and ask about them and the good things motivates me to stay strong in my bad things. So she is is great motivator and from two sessions, she seems like a great Christian woman!

Reviewed July 2024

More about Trina

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCMHC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC

I have experience working with those who have Mental Health issues as well as Substance Use Disorders and have worked with military personnel, those living with HIV/AIDS, the incarcerated, and in Private Practice. I use a strength-based, client-centered approach with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; yet draw from an eclectic approach, to assist the client make therapeutic gains. I utilize my Spirituality and Christian belief implementing the tenets of faith, hope, and love to strengthen confidence, self-worth, and help one maintain their recovery and excel in their mental, physical, social, and emotional health.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy

Licenses

Trina McDonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578991246.

  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 14047 · Expires June 2026
  • LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00805100 · Expires November 2026
  • LPC · Alaska · 183838 · Expires October 2025
  • LMHC · Washington · LH61094664 · Expires January 2025
  • LMHC · Florida · MH23248 · Expires March 2025
  • LPC · Arizona · LPC-22926 · Expires February 2026
  • LCPC · Nevada · CP5728-R · Expires January 2026
  • LPC · Oregon · C8541 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Trina McDonald

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

33 reviews

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Trina is an excellent and well trained therapist.

Reviewed July 2024

Ms Trina listens to me and understands me . Even when I have negative things to talk about , she’ll bring up the good things and ask about them and the good things motivates me to stay strong in my bad things. So she is is great motivator and from two sessions, she seems like a great Christian woman!

Reviewed July 2024

Warm, caring, good listener. Overall a great experience

Reviewed July 2024

Great first therapy! I'm looking forward to our next session.

Reviewed May 2024

She is a super wise lady.

Reviewed January 2024

Trina is so warm and friendly which gives me the confidence to open up and be honest with myself and with her. I feel very safe talking with her. She has shared tools with me that help me deal with situations that in the past would cause me great stress. She has an immense knowledge of scripture that she has used to give me encouragement and boost my self esteem. Would recommend her 100%.

Reviewed May 2021

Trinas words and counsel are so timely. Just knowing she's there to help makes all the difference.

Reviewed January 2021

Trina is the consummate professional. She is an empathetic, active listener who suggests great strategies to assist me with addressing concerns that arise. As a follower of Christ, I am thankful that she incorporates Biblical principles into our sessions. I am comforted by the fact that she understands my needs and provides me with short exercises (questionnaires) that assist me with processing my emotions/maladaptive habits and developing appropriate replacement behaviors. I am very satisfied with this service.

Reviewed September 2020

I really feel that these sessions are working. Mrs. McDonald is a excellent therapist.

Reviewed June 2022

Very sweet woman . Good listener . Rather patient .

Reviewed May 2022

It took a few different sessions with other therapists before I was matched with Trina and honestly I am so glad I found someone who I think is really helpful/insightful in the way that she is. She really is a great therapist who cares about her clients needs

Reviewed February 2022

Mrs. McDonald is professional and a caring therapist. Very soft spoken when she speaks without judgement. She definitely a therapist that I would recommend to anyone.

Reviewed November 2021

LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!!!! The best ever, thank you so much!!!

Reviewed July 2021

Trina is a great listener. She responds with kindness and concern and no judgment only help. I am grateful to have found her.

Reviewed June 2021

Trina speaks to my soul, spirit and my hearty.

Reviewed May 2021

Trina is great. She is very objective and provides good feedback and ways to improve

Reviewed April 2021

I needed to talk to someone to get out of my own head when feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Trina helped me with that. She gave me worksheets to fill out and think about my self-esteem, boundaries and healthy habits. She gave me advice on professional problems I had as well.

Reviewed March 2021

Trina McDonald is a great therapist overall in the 2 weeks that I’ve been using her for counseling. I know it takes awhile to see results and it takes work on my end as well, which she reminds me! She has been great to talk to over the phone and through messaging. She listens and is able to give guidance specific to my needs. My main concern is her timely response if I feel I need to message and want to talk about something right away. Also she does change appointment times occasionally. Great therapy sessions with her overall.

Reviewed March 2021

Trina was immediately so warm. I went through two other therapists before her and upon meeting I knew she was the perfect match for me.

Reviewed March 2021

Trina makes me feel so comfortable sharing a lot of information and also looks into what I share to help me understand what these words mean to me so I can apply the right changes and work more efficiently to improve on my areas of difficulties. I really love working with her. She is the right match for me

Reviewed March 2021

Trina is the real deal! I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for sounding board to help you reach your goals! Thank you Trina for helping me with my progress in reducing my anxiety, understanding my family dynamic and the importance of setting up healthy boundaries. :)

Reviewed February 2021

Trina always seems to know exactly what to say during our conversations. Her comments are thought provoking and provide me with the kind of insight that I need to become a better version of myself. I am so thankful that I was matched with her and am looking forward to future sessions!

Reviewed February 2021

Trina is helpful and understanding.

Reviewed February 2021

Trina is very easy to speak with, and as I opened up more she makes it even easier to confide in her. I love being able to type out my problems, because I stutter in real life and can’t always pull my jumbled thoughts apart quick enough to make sense out of my mouth.

Reviewed January 2021

Trina’s great! She’s really helped me through a challenging time in my life, filled with difficulties-Both big and small. She’s also helped me begin to unpack things from my past, to learn how to stay present and how to work on things for my future. I definitely recommend her!

Reviewed December 2020

Trina has helped me through one of the most challenging times of my life

Reviewed December 2020

Trina has helped me to see how forgiveness really works. The worksheets that she sends me are so helpful that after I have completed them, I immediately recognize how to utilize the information in my everyday life.

Reviewed November 2020

Trina has been super amazing during my journey in counseling. Really help me so much in bettering my mental wellness and confidence within myself. I am happy to have her as my counselor !

Reviewed November 2020

She is intuitive and easy to talk to. I felt fully heard which made me feel more confident about my situation.

Reviewed November 2020

Very helpful in listening to my problems and helping me to work through them. Offers much insight and multiple opportunities for growth with work sheets and other resources. Respects and help strengthen my faith. Thankful for a great match with this therapist.

Reviewed September 2020

Trina is a lovely counselor! She is incredibly caring, compassionate, and takes her job seriously. Trina gives great advice and tips to keep yourself mentally sane. I’d highly recommend Trina to anyone looking to start counseling!

Reviewed September 2020

I appreciate Trina’s calm, joyful presence and her listening ear. She has been able to help me discern some obstacles and distorted thinking that I was stuck in. I feel a greater sense of hope, and am gaining a greater awareness of reasonable boundaries in several key relationships.

Reviewed September 2020

Trina has been helpful thus far!

Reviewed September 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Trina McDonald offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Trina McDonald works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Trina McDonald speak?

Trina McDonald speaks English.

How many years of experience does Trina McDonald have?

Trina McDonald has 10 years of experience.

Where is Trina McDonald licensed to practice?

Trina McDonald is licensed to practice in North Carolina, New Jersey, Alaska, Washington, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon.

Does Trina McDonald accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Trina McDonald accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Trina McDonald offer?

Trina McDonald offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

How can I communicate with Trina McDonald?

Trina McDonald can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Trina McDonald?

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