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Anna McDonald, LICSW, LCSW
Minnesota
Licensed social worker - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered sessions
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Anna
Anna McDonald is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with five years of masters-level social work experience. She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, intimacy-related issues, career questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She works in English and Spanish.
Her approach is practical and conversation-based. She listens to what a person is facing and then focuses on clear steps to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions include talking through current problems, trying different responses, and checking what is or is not working. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the methods she uses alongside client-centered and skills-based approaches.
Anna draws on five years of clinical social work experience and earlier professional roles. That background contributes to straightforward, goal-focused sessions. She uses Motivational Interviewing and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need help with emotion regulation and behavior change.
She also uses relationship-focused work such as the Gottman Method to address communication and intimacy concerns. Other focus areas include family of origin issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, immigration-related stress, isolation, postpartum depression, and women's health around pregnancy and childbirth.
Her style emphasizes practical tools and clear next steps. People who want concrete strategies to change patterns and improve daily coping may find this approach useful. To start, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How Anna uses structured therapies in online work
Anna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can set their own goals and priorities. When emotion regulation or distress tolerance is an issue she may use elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach specific skills for managing strong feelings and reducing reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively to decide which methods fit with a persons goals and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different models and checking in regularly about what is most helpful.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since session types are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or a lunch break, save commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and any technical or scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida, Minnesota
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, intimacy-related issues, career questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversation-based, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses. Sessions aim for clear steps and measurable changes.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of masters-level social work experience and additional professional work before that, working in clinical social work roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds MN LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and FL LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and is based in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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