About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who brings 13 years of experience to her work. She aims to meet people where they are and listen without judgment. Kate focuses on practical ways to move forward rather than lecturing or pushing quick fixes.
Kate uses straightforward therapy methods to address stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addiction concerns. She helps people navigate relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, and intimacy-related worries.
How Katherine works
She also supports those dealing with trauma, compulsive behaviors, sleep disruption, and challenges like low self-esteem or difficulty finding life purpose. Her background includes a master’s degree in forensic psychology from the University of Denver and many years working in community mental health settings in Colorado.
That work exposed her to a wide range of life situations and clinical needs, which shaped her practical, person-focused style. In sessions she often draws from acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive-behavioral tools, mindfulness techniques, and client-centered methods. She adapts her approach to each person's goals and pace, emphasizing skills people can use between sessions.
Kate welcomes people who value a collaborative, down-to-earth therapist. Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors, knitting, bullet journaling, and caring for houseplants. If someone is ready to explore what might help next, she invites them to take the next step and connect.
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What Katherine works with
The areas below are the ones Katherine selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking concrete steps toward what matters. It helps when worry, avoidance, or low motivation make life feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress, sleep, and emotion regulation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan so it fits each person’s needs and pace.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins, skills practice, and flexible scheduling simpler. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into busy days and varied routines.
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