- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and DBT methods
About Anna
Anna McDonald is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Minnesota with five years of masters-level social work experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family matters, self-esteem, depression, intimacy-related issues, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also notes attention to compassion fatigue and related caregiving strain.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She uses methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing to guide sessions. In practice this means sessions include talking through current patterns, identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior, and trying new ways of communicating.
Anna pays attention to family of origin issues and how early roles and expectations still affect day-to-day life. She helps people name repeating patterns and work on practical changes they can try between sessions. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
She offers care in English and Spanish and brings five years of clinical social work experience to the work. Sessions focus on concrete skills as well as understanding personal history. People who are thinking about pregnancy, postpartum concerns, or women's issues will find these topics listed among her focus areas.
To begin, readers should use the site's booking flow to view session options and schedule a first meeting. The therapist asks that clients complete a short matching questionnaire before the initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Anna uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's concerns and priorities, helping people organize their thoughts and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors; it works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving concrete tools to practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is offered to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills useful when feelings feel overwhelming.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Anna will discuss which methods fit a client's goals and preferences and adjust the plan as sessions progress. The first meetings are often about clarifying what matters most and agreeing on a way forward.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is possible. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people join from a quieter spot, or choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals will help plan practical steps that fit everyday life and follow up with tasks to practice between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida, Minnesota
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, intimacy-related issues, career changes, compassion fatigue, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered style and focuses on practical steps like communication skills and behavior changes alongside exploring personal history.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of masters-level social work experience and additional professional background totaling 15 years of work experience in related roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MN LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and practices out of Minnesota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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