Jennifer McDonald (She/her)

LMFTA
Accepting Clients

Hi, i am a licensed LMFTA who works in the state of Washington. I have my masters of science degree in Marriage and family therapy.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Washington

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, couples and families. I also provide parent coaching and support .

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Associate (LMFTA) who is gaining full licensure as a LMFT. I gained my bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and have my Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. I have been working in the field in Washington state for 4 years now and have experience working in multiple therapeutic settings. I have worked at Ryther Child Center as a SAC therapist working in a residential setting with teens. I have also worked as an outpatient therapist and have experience working in school settings along with working in a hospital setting. I conduct therapy with children and teens who have difficulties with learning disabilities, emotional disruptions, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, troubles at school, trauma as well as issues within the family system. I also conduct family sessions, parenting sessions and couples sessions as needed for my clients.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Couples Counseling Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anxiety Teen Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Learning Disorders
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • LifeWise
  • Premera Blue Cross
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $115 - 125/session

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