Donavon Kirby, LCPC, LCMHC
North Carolina · 20 years in practice
Donavon Kirby is a licensed counselor who has spent two decades helping people navigate stressful life moments.
License and registration
- LCMHC, North Carolina
- 4712 · expires June 2026
- LCPC, Nevada
- CP5672-R · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1609924729 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Donavon
Donavon Kirby is a licensed counselor who has spent two decades helping people navigate stressful life moments. He holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina. Donavon aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and straightforward for anyone who reaches out.
He keeps sessions relaxed and down-to-earth. He encourages clients to say what they really think and feel without judgment. Humor, plain language, and a calm tone are part of how he connects with people.
Background and approach
Donavon draws on a mix of approaches, including existential thinking, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral ideas. He blends counseling and coaching to help people see where problems come from and try practical strategies to change them. Over 20 years he has worked in mental health agencies, independent practice, and colleges, so he is used to different settings and concerns.
He has experience with issues like stress, anxiety, relationship and career problems, grief, trauma, addiction, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar conditions. He also helps with day-to-day struggles such as procrastination, impostor syndrome, test anxiety, fear of public speaking, and low self-esteem.
Sessions focus on clear goals, skills you can use between meetings, and steady progress at a pace that fits each person. People who want direct, practical help and a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation may find his style a good match. He offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Focus 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
Approaches Donavon names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online work
Donavon uses existential ideas that help people name what matters most in their life and face difficult choices. This approach can be useful when someone is dealing with big life transitions, meaning or purpose questions, or a sense of emptiness.He also draws on client-centered principles that make sessions feel accepting and collaborative. That means sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and supporting each person's pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes for issues like anxiety, sleep problems, procrastination, or mood concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. He will help clients decide what fits best based on their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust methods as progress is made. The process is collaborative and goal oriented.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or busy days.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career difficulties, grief, trauma and addiction. He also helps with sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style blends counseling and coaching with a relaxed, down-to-earth approach. Sessions are conversational, practical, and focused on understanding what led to problems and trying concrete steps to change them.
What is his background and experience?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in mental health agencies, independent practice, and college settings. That variety means he has seen many different life situations and challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina. These are the credentials listed for his work.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility in how people connect. Different formats can fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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