Nancy McDonald, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Nancy McDonald

Focus areas

Anxiety

Chronic Impulsivity

Self Esteem Issues

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress Management

Bipolar Disorder

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nancy McDonald

Hi there, I'm Nancy! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I provide a client-centered collaborative approach to therapy for any number of mental health concerns and/or life challenges through a neurodivergent-friendly lens and with a specialization in LGBTQ+ clientele. :) My approach I have training in DBT, ACT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and other modalities, but consider myself Humanistic and eclectic at heart, tailoring the treatment plan to you as an individual. My focus I am experienced in treating Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar I and II, ADHD, Work Stress, Adjustment Disorders, and others. I love working with Neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. My communication style I firmly believe that you are the expert on your own experience, and my hope is to help you along your journey, providing insight, feedback, added perspective, and any other tools or skillsets that may be useful to you. My journey to mental healthcare Good therapy saved my life more than once in the past, and I became fascinated with that process of change. I'm deeply invested in the well-being of my fellow humans, and I hope, if nothing else, to leave this world at least a little bit better than I found it. My goals for you Goal setting is a collaboration and may be an ongoing conversation between us. I like to meet you where you are and engage in helping to set and maintain your priorities. My first session with you A first session is a chance to get to know one another and determine if the fit feels right. The comfort level you have with your therapist is the most important part of the experience.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Antioch University - Los Angeles, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1497274799

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What practice does Nancy McDonald work with?

Nancy McDonald works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Nancy McDonald?

Nancy McDonald frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nancy McDonald on their profile.