I am licensed in North Carolina with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Easy to talk to, understanding, nonjudgmental, humorous & knowledgeable are just a few of the ways people describe me.
I have worked with a wide variety of people in mental health agencies, private counseling practices, and several colleges. I blend counseling and coaching in a way that allows folks to understand the root cause of their issues and offer possible solutions, support and encouragement as they make concrete changes in their lives.
Areas where I have experience not listed in the spaces elsewhere are: Procrastination, Impostor Syndrome, Test Anxiety, Fear of Public Speaking and Low Self Esteem.
Additional areas of focus: 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, Military and Veterans 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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NV LCPC CP5672-R
NC LCMHC 4712
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Donavon Kirby. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I appreciate Donovan and the effort and thought he puts into me
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Donavon for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Donavan is a trusted partner in helping me navigate this difficult world we all live in. His compassion and experience helped guide me to better decision making and different lenses to view my world through. I really appreciate his style and way of work and look forward to working with him again soon.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Donavon for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Really appreciate how much he genuinely cares about me and how I think. Donavon is very easy to communicate with and helps me to understand things and is very patient and supportive.
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Donavon for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Outstanding therapist
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Donavon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and anger management
Donavan's been incredibly helpful the past few weeks helping me work through some long-standing issues. Every week I've brought something new that I've been thinking about or realizing, and every week I leave feeling like I have one more piece of the puzzle slightly in place. He lets me guide where to focus for the day, but always helpfully ties things back to the bigger picture elements we've talked about over the weeks.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Donavon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Me. Donavan is extremely helpful and professional in what he does. When we talk, I often find myself relating to him in some aspects, and find it easy to really be myself and open up in ways I never really thought I could. All of this in such a short time speaking with him.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Donavon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd