- Family of origin issues
- Addictions support
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 13 years of clinical experience based in Colorado. She works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, and issues coming from one’s family of origin.
Kate listens first and helps people sort out what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She often uses acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness tools to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Her background includes a master’s degree in forensic psychology and many years in community mental health settings. That experience includes work with addiction, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders across diverse life situations. She has provided care to adolescents and adults and has continued practice across different settings.
In session, Kate pays attention to how early family roles and expectations still affect current choices and relationships. Conversations can cover communication, boundaries, control issues, feelings of guilt or shame, and how family patterns influence parenting and intimate life. She also supports people dealing with blended family dynamics and the emotional fallout of infidelity, isolation, or major life changes.
Outside of work she spends time outdoors, knits, keeps a bullet journal, and tends houseplants. To begin, clients use the site process to match and schedule a first session where goals and next steps are discussed.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, which is useful for family pattern issues and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and moods and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship reactions. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to try first and when to combine methods like ACT and CBT in session.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people join from different locations, which can help those who live outside the therapist's immediate area. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices so they work in remote sessions and support progress between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related concerns such as guilt, shame, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that emphasizes noticing patterns, trying new behaviors, and building skills. Techniques often come from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience in community mental health and related settings, working with addiction, trauma, mood, and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Colorado. The LPC and LPCC designations are listed as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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