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Donavon Kirby

Experienced clinician blending counseling and coaching

LCPC, LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Donavon

Donavon Kirby is a licensed clinician in North Carolina with two decades of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, career transitions, and major life changes. He combines counseling and coaching to help clients explore the roots of their concerns while identifying practical steps forward.

Background and approach

His background includes work in mental health agencies, independent practice, and college settings, which informs a flexible style that adapts to varied needs. Kirby cultivates a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can express thoughts and feelings openly.

He is described as easy to talk to, understanding, and knowledgeable, and he sometimes uses humor to ease difficult conversations. Donavon draws from cognitive behavioral therapy along with client-centered and existential perspectives to help people examine patterns, reframe unhelpful thinking, and clarify values.

In addition to common concerns such as depression, grief, trauma, and addiction, he has experience with issues like procrastination, impostor syndrome, test anxiety, and fear of public speaking. Sessions aim to balance insight with actionable strategies so clients leave with both understanding and tools to make concrete changes.

Practical approaches for online therapy and personal change



Donavon frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday stressors. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes an empathic, accepting relationship where the client’s goals and lived experience guide the work. These methods are aimed at both understanding difficulties and developing concrete strategies to improve daily functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical concerns with each person and tailor sessions accordingly, adjusting techniques as needed to match the client’s situation and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. This range of formats makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Donavon help with?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and intimacy-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach blends counseling and coaching in a collaborative, nonjudgmental manner and often uses practical strategies alongside deeper exploration of underlying causes.
How much experience does he bring?
Donavon has 20 years of professional work experience across mental health agencies, personal counseling practices, and college settings.
What credentials and location are on file?
He holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials with NV LCPC CP5672-R and NC LCMHC 4712, and he practices in North Carolina.
Does he offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can work with him via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Nevada

Languages

English