Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

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Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

1801 Peachtree Road Northeast Atlanta, GA 30309

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Hi there! My name is Emily and I primarily work with adolescents, young adults navigating their 20's "Quarterlife", and other adult populations. Those that I work with have been impacted by various forms of adversity, loss, and long-term stress. To be a bit more specific, I particularly enjoy working with populations of folks who are in need of learning how to set boundaries and speak up for themselves, are curious to learn more about how experiences in their families of origin impact their present-day experiences, have experienced grief from the loss of a loved one, and are going through a variety of life transitions and stressors.

Through the process of psychotherapy, I seek to create a genuine and secure bond and a warm space of respect, acceptance, and safety for you. In this environment, you can start the work of examining the ways that you have struggled in order to better understand your own experience and begin to promote healthy change in your daily life.

If you are searching for a therapist who will nonjudgmentally listen to & understand your story, who will help you put meaning to what has happened & to understand the ways your experiences have effected who you are & how you move through the world I may be a good fit for you. Give me a call or shoot me an email & let us begin your therapeutic journey today!

Call or Email Emily McDonald now for a free 15 minute consultation - (404) 383-6706

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1801 Peachtree Road Northeast

Atlanta, GA 30309 map

(404) 383-6706

Virtual-Only Sessions for Albany & SWGA Residents

Albany, GA 31707

My website

I offer both in-person & virtual sessions for those located in metro Atlanta. I am virtual-only for those located in the Albany & SWGA area.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Depression

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Welcome!

Let's Connect (404) 383-6706

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1801 Peachtree Road Northeast

Atlanta, GA 30309 map

(404) 383-6706

Virtual-Only Sessions for Albany & SWGA Residents

Albany, GA 31707

My website

I offer both in-person & virtual sessions for those located in metro Atlanta. I am virtual-only for those located in the Albany & SWGA area.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Depression

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Welcome!

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Oscar Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I can provide out-of-network clients with documentation should you wish to submit it to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. I also accept Health Savings Account (HSA) cards for payment.

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (404) 383-6706

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (404) 383-6706

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / LPC013565 Emily McDonald

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 7 years

Attended Georgia State University, Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Additional Credentials

Membership with American Academy of Psychotherapists (AAP) 2022

Certificate from National Certified Counselor (NCC) 1229656 / 2019

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (404) 383-6706

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (404) 383-6706

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Life Transitions
Anxiety
Depression

Expertise

Adult Children of Alcoholics
Bisexual
Boundary Setting
Codependency
Coping Skills
Emotional Disturbance
Emotional Regulation
Family Conflict
Gay
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Stress
Women's Issues

I'm particularly passionate about being able to work with those during foundational & transitionary periods of their lives (navigating high school, life post-grad, & early adulthood). Due to my deep emphasis on developing and strengthening the therapeutic relationship, many of my clients and I are able to work together through, and apply knowledge learned to multiple foundational periods in life.

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (404) 383-6706

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (404) 383-6706

5 Endorsements

Peyton Lathem Waggener

Licensed Professional Counselor, CMAC, LPC, NCC, MS, CCH

Emily is intelligent, compassionate & supportive. She has a strong yet gentle spirit.

Coby Bryan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Emily has a gift for putting others at ease. She has good boundaries, and a sincere commitment to helping her clients. We are fortunate to have her in our consultation group.

Andrea Petrus

Counselor, LPC, MA

I have worked with Emily and have witnessed her empathy, knowledge, & skills in action. She is my go-to referral for anyone ITP. I also trusted her with my clients when I was out on leave and they all had great things to say about her upon my return.

Elizabeth Bryant

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC

Emily has an amazing ability to create a space where clients can bring their authentic self, while empowering them to push themselves outside their comfort zone to learn and grow by utilizing CBT, attachment-based, and strength-based approaches.

Costas Miskis

JD, NCC, PC, EMDR

A deeply compassionate therapist who creates a safe space for young adults impacted by adversity and loss to gain insight into family-of-origin and boundary issues.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Feminist
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Trauma Focused

I greatly value being able to form deeper & meaningful relationships with my clients. This can typically be done over the course of intermittent, longer-term psychotherapy that allows us to really get acquainted with one another while we work towards developing a deeper understanding of your past & present day experiences. I also particularly enjoy exploring the "grey zones" of life with clients.

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (404) 383-6706

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (404) 383-6706

Location

Primary Location

1801 Peachtree Road Northeast

Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 383-6706

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

Virtual-Only Sessions for Albany & SWGA Residents

Albany, GA 31707

(404) 383-6706

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Buckhead

I offer both in-person & virtual sessions for those located in metro Atlanta. I am virtual-only for those located in the Albany & SWGA area.

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Call for a free consultation now - (404) 383-6706

I offer both in-person & virtual sessions for those located in metro Atlanta. I am virtual-only for those located in the Albany & SWGA area.

Emily McDonald

Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Call for a free consultation now - (404) 383-6706

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