Profile / United States
Katherine "Kate" McDonald, LPC, LPCC
Colorado
LPC and LPCC - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Kate uses clear, practical approaches when helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques. In session she listens, asks focused questions, and helps people try different responses to difficult feelings.
Her background includes community mental health work with adolescents and adults after earning a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver. She has focused much of her work on addiction, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders. Her experience includes settings where people present complex life and family stresses.
Kate describes therapy as collaborative. She helps clients set concrete goals, track what is working, and adjust the plan when needed. Practical skills might include thought records, behavioral experiments, value-based actions, and mindfulness exercises tailored to day-to-day life.
Outside of clinical work she spends time outdoors, knits, keeps a bullet journal, and tends houseplants. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss needs and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kate commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and short experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and mood regulation. ACT centers on clarifying personal values and taking committed actions toward them, which can help with motivation, addiction, and coping with life changes.She also integrates client-centered listening and mindfulness practices to help people notice their reactions without judgement and try small changes. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process; she will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods as sessions progress so the approach fits the person and the problem.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools like thought records and behavioral assignments between sessions to practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured methods such as CBT and ACT and combines them with mindfulness and client-centered listening to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 13 years of experience and has worked mainly in community mental health settings with adolescents and adults, focusing on addiction, trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices out of Colorado.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss your needs.
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