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Donald Albright Jr.

Skilled, collaborative mental health counselor

LMHC New York

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Donald

Donald Albright Jr. is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who brings 23 years of clinical experience to work with adults and couples on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, parenting challenges, grief, self-esteem, and issues related to intimacy and career changes.

Background and approach

He also addresses a wide range of focused topics including blended family dynamics, communication and commitment problems, infidelity and jealousy, fatherhood and men’s issues, hoarding, money and financial stress, narcissism, and social anxiety and phobia. His style centers on a holistic, client-centered stance that prioritizes each person’s dignity and goals.

Donald integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques, using structured strategies when helpful and empathic listening to understand life context. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused elements are also woven in to support practical decisions and forward movement.

Donald frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping clients pursue clearer goals, improved coping, and greater well-being. He works with adults from varied life stages and backgrounds, offering individualized care that adapts methods to the client’s needs and preferences.

Approach and Flexibility in Online Therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for changing thoughts and behaviors; it is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening, acceptance, and collaboration so that clients can explore their values and goals at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and stress reduction practices that can support emotional regulation and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then blends methods as appropriate rather than relying on a single technique. This collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for each person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and different lifestyles. These formats support continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult and allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own location while maintaining flexibility in how and when they connect.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Donald commonly address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, grief, self-esteem, career transitions, and intimacy-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He follows a client-centered stance that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to balance empathy with practical skills.
How long has he practiced and what is his background?
He has 23 years of experience as a mental health counselor working with adults, couples, and families across a wide range of life concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working in New York with the credential NY LMHC 001409.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer for remote work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesHoardingInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English