
Lynette J McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
Let's Connect (520) 636-8518

Do you ever feel like your life isn’t turning out as planned? Hi. I’m Lynette, a licensed therapist. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship or family problems, or trauma, I can help. I work with adults of all faiths, or none, but have special expertise helping Latter-day Saints, with both clinical skills and the reassurance that I understand our shared LDS culture. I bring experience in trauma, family dynamics, and emotional struggles gained in 15+ years of work in a large clinic, as a pastoral counselor in the Philippines, and in private practice.
I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy using EMDR therapy, an effective yet gentle way to heal trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you identify goals and take action. I take many kinds of insurance and am all-virtual, making therapy accessible anywhere in AZ or CA.
I bring who I am to this work. Raising a Deaf daughter, ASL interpreting, and parenting children we adopted helps me understand the needs of deaf, hard-of-hearing and adopted individuals and those parenting them. I’ve also experienced physical challenges, early loss, and the ups and downs of life in a loving 50+ year marriage. Please see TrueHelpTherapy.com
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Lynette J McDonald now - (520) 636-8518
Let's Connect (520) 636-8518

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (520) 636-8518

Lynette J McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LCSW-20175 Lynette J McDonald
- In Practice for 19 Years
- License: California LCSW 23658 / 2007
- Certificate from EMDR International Association EMDR Certified / 2017
- Attended Portland State University, MSW, Graduated 2001
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Adoption
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Deaf Allied
I also speak
American Sign Language (ASL)
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Deaf Allied
I also speak
American Sign Language (ASL)
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (520) 636-8518

Lynette J McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW