Braden McDonald, LCSW, UT | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.91

“Braden was great. Asked great questions. Understood my concerns and had solutions. Very easy to talk with.”

Less than 6 months ago

About Braden McDonald

Focus areas

Anxiety

Emotional Abuse

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Depression

Postpartum Anxiety

Stress

Domestic Violence

Postpartum Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Strength-Based

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Braden McDonald

Brady has many years of experience working to help people make positive and lasting changes in their lives. Brady has worked in the field of mental health since 2014. His formal experience includes completing graduate school at Boise State and over four thousand hours of supervised post-graduate work. Brady has worked in Residential treatment since 2012 as a Family Teacher, working with adolescent girls ages 12-18. Brady has been in private practice since 2016 working with female adult and teen clients with childhood and adult sexual trauma. Brady is trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) A.R.T(Accelerated resolution therapy) Teaching family model, CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy), Solution Focus, and Eagala Model therapy (Equine therapy) Brady and his wife are parents of 8 children and were foster parents for 11 years, adopting 6 of their children from foster care. Brady has been a natural helper most of his life, as people are drawn to his ability to help them see change and hope in themselves. After booking, Tava Health will text and email you a link to complete intake and join your video therapy session. After you complete intake, you’ll be able to log in to Tava to join your session, book additional sessions, and message Brady. Appointments are for talk therapy over video. Brady can not provide medication prescriptions, emotional support animal (ESA) letters, or immigration psychological evaluations.

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After scheduling your appointment through Zocdoc, you will receive a follow-up email from Tava with instructions to complete the necessary registration in our patient portal, including insurance and payment details. Placing a credit card on file is required to process insurance billing and any applicable deductible-related charges. Please complete your registration within 24 hours to ensure a smooth check-in and avoid delays in accessing care. If registration is not completed in time, we may not be able to verify your insurance coverage, which could result in unexpected out-of-pocket costs for your visit. Per our office policies, a fee may be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Tava Health

Education and training

Boise State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1043620115

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.91

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Braden was great. Asked great questions. Understood my concerns and had solutions. Very easy to talk with.

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Braden McDonald?

Generally, Braden McDonald has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Braden McDonald's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Braden McDonald accepting new patients?

Braden McDonald generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Braden McDonald's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Braden McDonald accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Braden McDonald online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Braden McDonald using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Braden McDonald work with?

Braden McDonald works with Tava Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Braden McDonald?

Braden McDonald frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Braden McDonald on their profile.