Susan MacDonald, LMHC
About me
Hi! And welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island with 14 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, improving self-esteem and building confidence I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
License information
RI LMHC MHC00454
Reviews
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Susan is very attentive. We had 1 meeting and she was skillful in getting to the important things that I needed to convey.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Susan has been very helpful at helping me find the answers I am looking for, without telling me what to do.
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Susan is so empathetic and great listener. She is very professional while maintaining a warm comforting presence. Provides great exercises to work on in addition to talk therapy. Highly recommend!
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very supportive, patient, and kind.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression