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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and DBT methods
About Anna
Anna McDonald, LICSW and LCSW, is licensed in Minnesota and Florida and has five years of masters-level social work experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and career and life-change challenges. She also focuses on compassion fatigue, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, immigration-related issues, and women's issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Anna uses a mix of practical approaches in her work. She draws on client-centered therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person's goals. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also incorporates elements from DBT, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing when those methods fit the situation.
In sessions she aims to address real-life problems like communication breakdowns, family of origin wounds, guilt and shame, and forgiveness. She helps people talk through relationship patterns and build clearer ways to connect. She supports those coping with loneliness, isolation, and the stress of life transitions.
Her background includes a broader 15 years of professional work experience alongside five years in clinical social work practice. That mix of experience informs how she balances practical strategies with open conversation. She frames treatment as collaborative and goal-oriented.
People can expect straightforward talk, skills practice, and attention to daily routines that affect mood and relationships. To start, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Anna conducts sessions in English and Spanish and is not accepting international clients.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Anna commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following each person's goals; it helps people organize thoughts and decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches tools to change unhelpful habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. DBT skills teach practical techniques for handling strong emotions and improving relationships. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. Determining the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process based on needs and progress.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills, review homework, and follow weekly goals in a way that fits everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida, Minnesota
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, career shifts, compassion fatigue, and related topics such as postpartum depression and immigration issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered discussion combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of DBT, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of masters-level social work experience and 15 years of broader professional work experience.
Where is she licensed to practise?
She holds a Minnesota LICSW and a Florida LCSW and lists Minnesota as her location.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.