Kathleen Diane McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
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You don't have to walk this alone. You're tired. Not just physically, but soul-deep. You may be living with chronic pain, illness, anxiety, trauma, or mood shifts that feel like they steal your light. Maybe you've been told you're "too sensitive," "too much," or "not enough." You've been carrying a lot and wondering if anyone truly sees you. If you're here, you may be craving a place to feel heard without judgment, someone to sit with you in the pain & not rush you out of it, a flicker of hope that things can shift, relief from the weight of carrying it all alone, a sense of purpose, belonging, or just being "you" again.
I meet you with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and compassion. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing deep emotional pain, chronic illness, or simply feeling that your inner light has dimmed. I utilize a blend of evidence based practice DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, & Motivational Interviewing.
You deserve to feel empowered-even in the midst of uncertainty. Energized-by life, your choices, your future. Hopeful-not because everything is perfect but because you are growing. This is your invitation to begin again. Not by pretending the pain isn't there, but by honoring it and growing through it. If you are ready, I'm here to walk with you.
Call or Email Kathleen Diane McDonald now for a free 15 minute consultation - (916) 702-8643
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $225
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
Kathleen Diane McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 702-8643
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT113989 Kathleen Diane McDonald
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended University of San Francisco, Counseling Psychology M.A., Graduated 2013
- Membership with California Marriage and Family Therapy Association 108728
- Degree/Diploma from California State University, East Bay 2006 / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kathleen Diane McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 702-8643
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Mood Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Kathleen Diane McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 702-8643
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Kathleen Diane McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 702-8643
Location
Additional Location
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 702-8643Nearby Areas
Kathleen Diane McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
Call for a free consultation now - (916) 702-8643