Mary Dolby-Mcdonald, LCSW, Vienna, VA

About Mary Dolby-Mcdonald

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mary Dolby-Mcdonald

Mary Dolby McDonald is an experienced social worker who works with older teens, adults, and parents to help individuals overcome challenges and become their best selves. Straightforward, yet kind and compassionate, Mary offers a trusting environment where patients gain perspective and self-awareness. Her approach focuses on strengths and values, rather than problems, and she provides the scaffolding to help clients build strategies to achieve their “life worth living” goals. She believes her job is to find what’s really important to each person and develop a unique plan to help them get where they want to go. She understands people have been hurting long before therapy, so she capitalizes on motivation to change and provides skill-building techniques and resources to get clients moving forward quickly. Patients appreciate her support as they learn to tolerate feelings more effectively and develop new hope. Mary works with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, difficulties regulating emotions, and life transition issues. She draws from evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoanalytic theory, and mindfulness to help clients achieve change. She relates well to older teens and young adults and has a passion for working with adults facing life transitions, including retirement, empty nesting, and managing adult children and elderly parents. She has worked for many years with parents whose children suffer from acute and chronic mental health concerns, including personality disorders, intellectual disorders, ASD, Down syndrome, and neurological and genetic disabilities. She offers guidance, practical support, and resources to families managing difficult situations. She is intensively trained to address PTSD and trauma with prolonged exposure, an evidence-based treatment approach. My goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to each individual's unique needs.

In-network insurances

More information on payments and coverage

While we do not participate with insurance companies, we do provide patients with a receipt that is coded appropriately for submission to their insurance for out of network coverage if they have that benefit. We are also able to provide patients with the information necessary to call their insurance in advance of a visit and determine coverage and reimbursement based on the type of service they are seeking.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Office location

THE ROSS CENTER

1595 Spring Hill Rd, Ste 520, Vienna, VA 22182

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Education and background

Practice names

THE ROSS CENTER

Education and training

Boston University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1821147703

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Mary Dolby-Mcdonald?

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Is Mary Dolby-Mcdonald accepting new patients?

Mary Dolby-Mcdonald generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Mary Dolby-Mcdonald's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Mary Dolby-Mcdonald accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Mary Dolby-Mcdonald online?

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What practice does Mary Dolby-Mcdonald work with?

Mary Dolby-Mcdonald works with THE ROSS CENTER.

Where is Mary Dolby-Mcdonald's office located?

Mary Dolby-Mcdonald's office is located at 1595 Spring Hill Rd, Vienna, VA 22182.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mary Dolby-Mcdonald?

Mary Dolby-Mcdonald frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mary Dolby-Mcdonald on their profile.