Chantal MacDonald, LCPC, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate counselor focused on practical growth

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Depression support
Attachment work
Skill-based therapy

About Chantal

Chantal MacDonald is a licensed counselor who centers her work on building a trusting, nonjudgmental space. She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Florida. She focuses on addressing depression alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and grief.

She encourages open conversation so clients can name what feels hard. Sessions are meant to be practical and straightforward, with attention to feelings and everyday problems. Chantal emphasizes support and empowerment as people take steps toward change.

Her approach draws on attachment-based work and client-centered methods to strengthen relationships and self-understanding. She also uses elements from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people change patterns of thinking and behavior.

Chantal has five years of professional experience and has worked with concerns that include eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, body image, infidelity, and gender dysphoria.

Sessions are conducted in English and take into account each person’s daily life and responsibilities. The intake process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist’s availability. Prospective clients are asked to use the Start Therapy button to begin the process.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Side note

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationEating and food-related issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida, Nevada

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LMHC, Florida: MH21352
LCPC, Nevada: CP5642-R
NPI: 1710650353

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How Chantal’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional safety; it helps people understand patterns in close relationships and build more secure connections. Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience, using empathic listening and reflection so clients feel heard and can discover their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms like low mood or anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Chantal will collaborate with each person to decide which mix of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods as progress is made.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. It can also let people use approaches like CBT homework, emotion-focused conversations, and attachment-focused reflection from wherever they are, helping skills translate into day-to-day routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can I bring to therapy?

Chantal helps people with depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and related issues such as eating and sleeping problems and ADHD.

What is her general therapy style?

She creates a nonjudgmental, open environment and uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on feelings and everyday challenges.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

Which credentials and location apply?

She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida with licensure noted as NV LCPC and FL LMHC.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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