Tolland
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Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
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Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C

Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
54 Hartford Turnpike Tolland, CT 06084
Website
Wellness? While growing a family? What does that look like? Where do we begin? Now more than ever support for expectant and postpartum families is critical. Perhaps you have braved mental health issues for a long time, and now pregnancy, your conception journey, postpartum & world events are sending your anxiety or depression into a tailspin-it's just too much! You are not alone. We work with clients on fertility journeys, through pregnancy and postpartum- helping you find yourself again as you enter parenthood- this stuff is hard! Let's talk!
Don't spend any more time feeling unwell. You deserve to feel happy with yourself, your relationships, and goals, whether they include parenthood plans, finding a work-life balance, or changing your relationships. We are confident you can harness your inner strength, overcome these difficult times, and find yourself again. We believe you deserve this for YOU
Our practice is devoted exclusively to perinatal wellness- our specialty therapists have flexible scheduling and don't mind if your little one joins you for care. E-mail today and tell us a bit about yourself, we can see if we're a good fit. We look forward to helping you find wellness & satisfaction in your changing role and in your relationships.
Take the first step to help. Call or Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C now - (860) 266-5919

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

54 Hartford Turnpike

Tolland, CT 06084 map

 (860) 266-5919

Tolland Office 2

64-B Hartford Tpke

Tolland, CT 06084 map
Website
I offer Telehealth and in person care in Tolland Complete the new client inquiry on my website to get started!
I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Infertility and Women's Issues 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (860) 266-5919
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

54 Hartford Turnpike

Tolland, CT 06084 map

 (860) 266-5919

Tolland Office 2

64-B Hartford Tpke

Tolland, CT 06084 map
Website
I offer Telehealth and in person care in Tolland Complete the new client inquiry on my website to get started!
I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Infertility and Women's Issues 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ConnectiCare
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Mentaya
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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We are in network with most major insurances. If we do not accept your insurance, You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy! Check here: app.mentaya.com/p/RAbtBNzkytsitErG3Sgw
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
or call with questions - (860) 266-5919
"
We are in network with most major insurances. If we do not accept your insurance, You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy! Check here: app.mentaya.com/p/RAbtBNzkytsitErG3Sgw
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
or call with questions - (860) 266-5919

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Catharine McDonald
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 1947 Catharine McDonald

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Graduated 2008

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Postpartum Support International PMH-C / 2023
  • Certificate from National Board of Certified Counselors 239849 / 2008
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All therapists at Growing Well Counseling are licensed healthcare providers in the state of CT. We have all completed advanced clinical training in perinatal mental health, birth trauma, perinatal grief and loss, and some of us have advanced sex therapy training, too!
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
or call with questions - (860) 266-5919
"
All therapists at Growing Well Counseling are licensed healthcare providers in the state of CT. We have all completed advanced clinical training in perinatal mental health, birth trauma, perinatal grief and loss, and some of us have advanced sex therapy training, too!
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
or call with questions - (860) 266-5919

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Infertility
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Birth Trauma
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Perinatal Sex Therapy
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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Our focus is on all things perinatal- we provide highly specialized care for this often complicated journey to growing your family-whether you are making decisions about growing your family, navigating pregnancy or baby loss, going through a difficult pregnancy/postpartum, or trying to find yourself again after having a baby, we're here for you. Some providers also offer perinatal sex therapy!
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
or call with questions - (860) 266-5919
"
Our focus is on all things perinatal- we provide highly specialized care for this often complicated journey to growing your family-whether you are making decisions about growing your family, navigating pregnancy or baby loss, going through a difficult pregnancy/postpartum, or trying to find yourself again after having a baby, we're here for you. Some providers also offer perinatal sex therapy!
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
or call with questions - (860) 266-5919

7 Endorsements

Julie Ingenohl
Julie Ingenohl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catharine is a nationally known trainer and therapist specializing in perinatal wellness. Having worked closely with her, I have seen not just a high level of professionalism, but also a personal side that is warm, kind and giving. I would not hesitate to ...
Sarah Pires, Psy.D., PMH-C, Birth Trauma Therapy
Sarah Pires, Psy.D., PMH-C, Birth Trauma Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Laura Badecker
Laura Badecker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Teryn Andy
Teryn Andy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Michael Charry
Michael Charry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Mischa Hadaway
Mischa Hadaway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Brittany Quinn
Brittany Quinn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Catharine and her team are a tremendous support in our community of the perinatal population! She has expertise in not only pregnancy, birth trauma, postpartum, and loss, but now specializes in sex therapy and women's reproductive health.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Perinatal Sex Therapy (Catharine & Rachel)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Our therapists approach therapy a bit differently but we're all reproductive mental health specialists & take a realistic, integrative approach to your care. We collaborate with your care team (OB's, midwives, ND's & more) and set reasonable expectations for clients going through fertility treatments, pregnancy, or navigating early postpartum life. With help you can be well, we're here for you!
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
or call with questions - (860) 266-5919
"
Our therapists approach therapy a bit differently but we're all reproductive mental health specialists & take a realistic, integrative approach to your care. We collaborate with your care team (OB's, midwives, ND's & more) and set reasonable expectations for clients going through fertility treatments, pregnancy, or navigating early postpartum life. With help you can be well, we're here for you!
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
or call with questions - (860) 266-5919

Location

Primary Location

54 Hartford Turnpike

Tolland, CT 06084

(860) 266-5919

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

Tolland Office 2

64-B Hartford Tpke

Tolland, CT 06084

(860) 266-5919

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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I offer Telehealth and in person care in Tolland Complete the new client inquiry on my website to get started!
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (860) 266-5919
"
I offer Telehealth and in person care in Tolland Complete the new client inquiry on my website to get started!
Photo of Catharine McDonald - Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Catharine McDonald, LPC, PMH-C
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (860) 266-5919