Nancy McDonald, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Nancy!

I provide a client-centered collaborative approach to therapy for any number of mental health concerns and life challenges through a neurodivergent-friendly lens and with a specialization in LGBTQ+ clientele.

My focus

I am experienced in treating Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar I and II, ADHD, Work Stress, Adjustment Disorders, and others. I love working with Neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients.

My approach

I have training in DBT, ACT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and other modalities, but consider myself Humanistic and eclectic at heart, tailoring the treatment plan to you as an individual.

My communication style

I firmly believe that you are the expert on your own experience, and my hope is to help you along your journey, providing insight, feedback, added perspective, and any other tools or skillsets that may be useful to you.

My journey to mental healthcare

Good therapy saved my life more than once in the past, and I became fascinated with that process of change. I'm deeply invested in the well-being of my fellow humans, and I hope, if nothing else, to leave this world at least a little bit better than I found it.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a collaboration and may be an ongoing conversation between us. I like to meet you where you are and engage in helping to set and maintain your priorities.

Our first session

A first session is a chance to get to know one another and determine if the fit feels right. The comfort level you have with your therapist is the most important part of the experience.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Jewish, Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sierra Health and Life
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) Clinical Psychology from Antioch University of Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nancy McDonald