Anna McDonald
Practical, compassionate social work support
LICSW, LCSW Minnesota
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Anna
Anna McDonald is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports those dealing with family conflict, low self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Anna speaks English and Spanish and practices in Minnesota. Anna uses straightforward conversations to understand what matters most to each person.
She listens without judgment and works with clients to set clear, practical goals. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings as well as changes people want to make in daily life.
Her background includes five years of masters-level social work experience, plus broader professional experience before clinical practice. That mix informs a pragmatic approach that balances emotional support with concrete problem solving.
Anna adapts methods to fit each person's needs rather than applying the same plan to everyone. Therapy may draw on different styles depending on the issue.
She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to build trust and DBT and CBT skills for managing intense feelings and unhelpful thinking. For relationship-focused work she uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and repair patterns that cause repeated conflict.
People who choose Anna typically want clear steps forward and a compassionate listener. She aims to help clients find more stable coping, better communication, and renewed confidence in handling life changes.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Anna commonly blends the Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy depending on the concern. The Gottman Method helps people examine interaction patterns and practice new ways of communicating during conversations about relationship problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so clients feel understood and able to set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going and teaches practical skills to change them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that seem likely to help. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time based on what is actually working.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video is useful for fuller conversations and visual cues, while phone calls can fit a short break during the day and use less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can help with quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to get consistent help while fitting therapy into a busy life.
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Experience
5+ years
Licensed in
Florida, Minnesota
Languages
English, Spanish