Katherine "Kate" McDonald , LPC, LPCC

Katherine "Kate" McDonald is a licensed counselor with a background in addiction treatment, trauma work, and mood and anxiety disorders. She brings 13 years of clinical experience supporting adolescents and adults in community mental health settings and beyond, and she tailors her approach to each person’s needs and life circumstances. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, designations that reflect her training and licensure in clinical counseling.

Raised in Virginia, she completed undergraduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and moved to Colorado in 2012 to earn a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver. Her professional experience includes significant work with addiction issues, trauma and abuse, and a range of mood and anxiety concerns. She commonly integrates acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness-based methods when those approaches fit a client’s goals, and she is additionally trained in Brainspotting to support healing through the mind-body connection.

In 2021 she relocated to the United Kingdom and has worked as a counsellor within the National Health Service while maintaining full licensure in Colorado and registering with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Outside of clinical work she spends time outdoors with family and enjoys hobbies such as knitting, bullet journaling, and caring for houseplants.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Katherine "Kate" McDonald

Katherine "Kate" McDonald commonly draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to help people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and mood concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present - it can help when avoidance or uncertainty gets in the way of living a valued life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving around daily challenges. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and self-compassion skills that support emotion regulation and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and she adapts or combines methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care across locations and schedules. These formats offer flexibility for busy lives, allow therapists and clients to work together from different places, and support ongoing momentum between in-person commitments when needed.