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Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD

Michelle McDonald

Psychologist, PhD

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40900 Merchants Lane, Suite 207, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Let's Connect (301) 481-4550
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Dr. McDonald is the owner of Trillium Psychological Services. Trillium provides telehealth to clients in FL and VA and will offer live services in Leonardtown, MD beginning fall 2025. Dr. McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (VA: 0810005523; FL: PY9795; MD: 07467) with twenty years experience providing psychological assessments as well as Individual, group and family therapy using a variety of treatment modalities. She has expertise in pediatrics yet serves the lifespan. In-person services at the Trillium office include neurodevelomental assessments, veteran's disability assessments and bariatric surgery evaluations.
Dr. McDonald sees children, adolescents and adults. She provides therapy for high incidence (behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma) and some low incidence (Bipolar, OCD, Personality Disorder) referrals. Treatment modalities include PCIT, CBT, ERP, TF-CBT, CPT and DBT.
Take the first step to help. Call or Michelle McDonald now - (301) 481-4550

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Trillium Psychological Services

40900 Merchants Lane

Suite 207

Leonardtown, MD 20650 map

(301) 481-4550

Trillium Psychological Services

40900 Merchants Lane

Suite 207

Leonardtown, MD 20650 map

New patient appointments for both telehealth and in-person therapy and assessments will be available Fall 2025.
I specialize in Mood Disorders, Child and Personality Disorders 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (301) 481-4550
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Trillium Psychological Services

40900 Merchants Lane

Suite 207

Leonardtown, MD 20650 map

(301) 481-4550

Trillium Psychological Services

40900 Merchants Lane

Suite 207

Leonardtown, MD 20650 map

New patient appointments for both telehealth and in-person therapy and assessments will be available Fall 2025.
I specialize in Mood Disorders, Child and Personality Disorders 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
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Fall 2025 Dr. McDonald will be credentialed with Medicare, Medicaid MD, Tricare, BCBS, UHC, Wellpoint & Aetna. Superbills can be provided to self-pay clients for insurance reimbursement. Alway check with your insurance carrier about coverage for out-of-pocket fees.
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD
Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (301) 481-4550
"
Fall 2025 Dr. McDonald will be credentialed with Medicare, Medicaid MD, Tricare, BCBS, UHC, Wellpoint & Aetna. Superbills can be provided to self-pay clients for insurance reimbursement. Alway check with your insurance carrier about coverage for out-of-pocket fees.
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD
Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (301) 481-4550

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / PY9795 Michelle McDonald
    License state differs from primary location state.
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended University of Florida, PhD, Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Virginia State Board of Psychology 0810005523
  • Membership with American Psychological Association 45559507
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Dr. Michelle McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults and families.
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Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (301) 481-4550
"
Dr. Michelle McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults and families.
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD
Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (301) 481-4550

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Mood Disorders
  • Child
  • Personality Disorders

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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Dr. McDonald is a seasoned psychologist who tailors treatment to client/families specific needs. Psychological evaluation (ASD, ADHD, personaity assessment, mood) and therapy are available.
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD
Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (301) 481-4550
"
Dr. McDonald is a seasoned psychologist who tailors treatment to client/families specific needs. Psychological evaluation (ASD, ADHD, personaity assessment, mood) and therapy are available.
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD
Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (301) 481-4550

2 Endorsements

Mindful Vision Counseling
Mindful Vision Counseling
CounselorLPCCMHNCSCASDCSADHD-CP
Can't say enough about the genuine, knowledgeable and caring support Dr. McDonald imparts to her clients and their families- not to mention colleagues. A wonderful clinician.
Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh
Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh
PsychologistPhD
Dr. McDonald is professional, empathic, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her services.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Dr. McDonald is a seasoned psychologist who tailors treatment to client/families specific needs. Psychological evaluation (ASD, ADHD, personaity assessment, mood) and therapy are available.
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD
Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (301) 481-4550
"
Dr. McDonald is a seasoned psychologist who tailors treatment to client/families specific needs. Psychological evaluation (ASD, ADHD, personaity assessment, mood) and therapy are available.
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD
Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (301) 481-4550

Location

Primary Location

Trillium Psychological Services

40900 Merchants Lane

Suite 207

Leonardtown, MD 20650

(301) 481-4550

Additional Location

Trillium Psychological Services

40900 Merchants Lane

Suite 207

Leonardtown, MD 20650

(301) 481-4550

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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New patient appointments for both telehealth and in-person therapy and assessments will be available Fall 2025.
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD
Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (301) 481-4550
"
New patient appointments for both telehealth and in-person therapy and assessments will be available Fall 2025.
Photo of Michelle McDonald, Psychologist, PhD
Michelle McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (301) 481-4550