Brianna
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (224) 412-3868

My ideal client is a child, adolescent, or woman struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, or trauma who feels overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. They need a safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate space to feel understood, build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and strengthen emotional resilience. Their goal is to gain clarity, confidence, and a sense of control over their thoughts and emotions so they can function more fully, heal from past wounds, and thrive in their daily lives.
With a foundation in psychology since 2013, I help clients feel seen and accepted while using CBT, DBT, and person-centered therapy to gently challenge unhelpful thought patterns. I support children, adolescents, and women in embracing who they are, developing effective coping skills, and building emotional resilience.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a compassionate, supportive space where you can feel understood, explore what’s been weighing on you, and begin creating meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. Reaching out can be the first step towards inner healing and a fresh start
Call or Email Brianna McDonald now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 412-3868
Let's Connect (224) 412-3868

Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Paypal, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Alliance
- HealthLink
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
- Out of Network
Brianna McDonald
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 412-3868
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Angela Jones-Greer (Illinois / 180014038) Brianna Mcdonald
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended SNHU, MA Clinical Mental Health , Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from SNHU Master of Science in Psychology (MS) with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Psychology / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Brianna McDonald
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 412-3868
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Coping Skills
- Child
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Brianna McDonald
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 412-3868
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Brianna McDonald
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 412-3868