- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and grief
- Social anxiety
About Kirsten
Kirsten McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and motivation. Kirsten also lists social anxiety and phobia among the concerns she supports. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps a person can use between meetings.
Kirsten frames the client as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on. She uses plain language and concrete goals rather than long theoretical explanations. Meetings typically include checking what worked since the last session and setting one or two realistic next steps.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect, and on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they fit a person's needs, often as brief exercises to manage stress or panic. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas shape short-term planning and commitment to change.
People who worry about social situations, feel isolated, or struggle with panic attacks may find sessions that include skill practice and gradual exposure useful. Kirsten also addresses issues tied to loss, identity, body image, and relationship stress as part of broader work on coping and confidence.
To begin, a person selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. Costs vary by location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says, helping them clarify goals and feel understood. Online sessions using this approach often center on open conversation and collaborative planning for small, practical steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thinking patterns that increase anxiety and test different responses. In remote sessions CBT can include short thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step practice to reduce avoidance and manage panic symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces brief grounding and attention practices to reduce immediate stress and panic. These exercises are usually taught in-session and can be practiced between meetings to help with anxiety or overwhelming moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide whether to focus on skills training, thoughts and behavior changes, or brief solution-focused plans.
The listing does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, avoid travel time, use shorter check-ins when needed, and practice skills in the settings that matter to daily life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, and related issues such as social anxiety and panic.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises to create concrete steps and coping tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as an LPC practicing in Texas.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I do sessions remotely or in person?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.