Kaitlyn McDonald
Counselor, LMHC, ATR (She, Her)
Verified by Psychology Today
6165 Northwest 86th Street, Johnston, IA 50131
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (515) 993-7893
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Hello, I first want to welcome you to your journey of healing! I believe that every individual has the ability and power to heal and grow. I take a collaborative approach working with the client to achieve their own goals in therapy. The client is the expert of their own life. I see myself as a tool to navigate and empower my clients to make changes. I aim to assist you in understanding your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they relate to your current struggles and challenges. Learning how to process and experience emotions in a healthy environment allows you to have improved connections through your relationships.
For my professional practice, I have worked with a wide range of individuals' needs and presented issues that would be considered a generalist practitioner. My experience has been working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, addiction, eating disorders, stress, and dysfunctional family systems.
As a clinician, I am always wanting to learn and grow. Some of the training I have been so lucky to be part of is American Art Therapy Conference (AATA), Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy (TIYT), Associate Partner Trauma Therapist (APTT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Trauma Focused (CBT-TF). Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Call or Email
Kaitlyn McDonald
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 993-7893
Let's Connect (515) 993-7893
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Wellmark BCBS
- Out of Network
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Kaitlyn McDonald
Counselor,
LMHC,
ATR
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 088396
- In Practice for 8 Years
- License: Registered Art Therapist, Art Therapy Credentials Board, INC. 22-055 / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from Emporia State University Master of Science, Art Therapy / 2017
- Attended Emporia State University , Master of Science in Clinical Counseling, Graduated 2017
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 993-7893
Kaitlyn McDonald
Counselor,
LMHC,
ATR
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Alzheimer's
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Intellectual Disability
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 993-7893
Kaitlyn McDonald
Counselor,
LMHC,
ATR
Client Focus
Age
Preteen,
Teen,
Adults,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals,
Family
Communities
Body Positivity,
Cancer,
Gay Allied,
Intersex Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Queer Allied,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen,
Teen,
Adults,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals,
Family
Communities
Body Positivity,
Cancer,
Gay Allied,
Intersex Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Queer Allied,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Feminist
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 993-7893
Kaitlyn McDonald
Counselor,
LMHC,
ATR
Groups
Ames Creative Healing Counseling, PLC
Create a space where the individuals, families, and the community can grow to practice acceptance, respect, inclusion, empowerment, and authenticity. Ames Creative Healing Counseling uses these core values to drive our work. Everyone has the right to mental health care. Respect towards the individual needs in therapy and their path towards healing. Inclusion of all sexuality, race, gender, religion, and views. Empowerment to make informed choices for their treatment. Therapy should foster an atmosphere of authenticity between a therapist and client to achieve therapy goals.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$170
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$220
Location
North Dakota Avenue
Ames, IA 50014
Email Kaitlyn McDonald about this group or call - (515) 993-7893
Location
Primary Location
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 993-7893
Kaitlyn McDonald
Counselor,
LMHC,
ATR
Last Modified: 16 Mar 2023