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Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
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Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE

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780 Deltona Blvd, Suite 102, Deltona, FL 32725
Let's Connect (386) 753-3915
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At CALM Counseling & Consulting I emphasize empowerment and self-acceptance. CALM Counseling & Consulting works together with adolescents, and adults to help them stride towards controlling behavioral or emotional patterns that cause significant impairment in personal functioning, within the family, work, or school environment. I am relaxed, open-minded, and solution-focused. I want to empower clients to be able to support themselves. I want clients to learn the coping strategies and skills that will enable them to manage their lives in a more positive and productive manner.
CALM Counseling & Consulting also provides Supervision for those individuals who are Registered Interns pursuing their Licensure thru the State of Florida as LMHC and LMFTs.
Call or Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald now for a free 15 minute consultation - (386) 753-3915

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

CALM Counseling & Consulting, LLC

780 Deltona Blvd

Suite 102

Deltona, FL 32725 map

(386) 753-3915
My website
We are accepting new clients and offering counseling via Tele-therapy and Face to Face. Thank you
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Emotional Disturbance and Coping Skills 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (386) 753-3915
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

CALM Counseling & Consulting, LLC

780 Deltona Blvd

Suite 102

Deltona, FL 32725 map

(386) 753-3915
My website
We are accepting new clients and offering counseling via Tele-therapy and Face to Face. Thank you
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Emotional Disturbance and Coping Skills 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • ComPsych
  • Florida Blue
  • Health Savings Account
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If you are required by your insurance company to pay a co-pay, then this will be collected prior to the start of your counseling session.
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 753-3915
"
If you are required by your insurance company to pay a co-pay, then this will be collected prior to the start of your counseling session.
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 753-3915

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH12055 Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended Nova Southeastern University, Masters in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2008
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Board Certified Cognitive Behavioral Specialist BCCBS-23049 / 2025
  • Certificate from National Board of Forensic Evaluators as CFMHE 44489448 / 2023
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I have been in my private practice for the past 6 years, but I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 25 years.
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 753-3915
"
I have been in my private practice for the past 6 years, but I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 25 years.
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 753-3915

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Coping Skills

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Do these issues align with your needs? or (386) 753-3915
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Do these issues align with your needs? or (386) 753-3915

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

"Yo hablo Espanol y puedo dar consejo de terapia".
Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

"Yo hablo Espanol y puedo dar consejo de terapia".
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Forensic MH Evaluations, & Diagnostic Evaluations
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use Solution Focused Brief Therapy and/or Cognitive behavioral Therapy in my practice. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. With SFB you will discover the solutions to your struggles. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better."
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 753-3915
"
I often use Solution Focused Brief Therapy and/or Cognitive behavioral Therapy in my practice. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. With SFB you will discover the solutions to your struggles. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better."
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 753-3915

Location

Primary Location

CALM Counseling & Consulting, LLC

780 Deltona Blvd

Suite 102

Deltona, FL 32725

(386) 753-3915
"
We are accepting new clients and offering counseling via Tele-therapy and Face to Face. Thank you
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Call for a free consultation now - (386) 753-3915
"
We are accepting new clients and offering counseling via Tele-therapy and Face to Face. Thank you
Photo of Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Dr. Caridad A. Lyons McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CFMHE
Call for a free consultation now - (386) 753-3915