- Depression and mood support
- Addiction and trauma
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Colorado. She brings 13 years of practice helping people who are facing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. Kate aims to meet clients where they are and listen first, then work together on practical next steps.
Kate grew up in Virginia and earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology at the University of Denver before moving into community mental health. Over the years she has worked with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds and has focused on addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety.
Her counseling style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions often start by clarifying what matters most to the client. From there she helps people set achievable goals and build usable skills for daily life. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral skills, mindfulness, and elements of client-centered work.
Kate also has experience with brainspotting methods that connect the body and mind to address trauma-related reactions. She adapts her techniques to each person’s needs and pace, balancing skill-building with empathic listening. Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors, knitting, bullet journaling, and tending houseplants.
If reaching out feels difficult, Kate acknowledges that step and offers to talk about what you need. To begin, complete the matching steps and schedule a time that fits your life.
Kate grew up in Virginia and earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology at the University of Denver before moving into community mental health. Over the years she has worked with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds and has focused on addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety.
Her counseling style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions often start by clarifying what matters most to the client. From there she helps people set achievable goals and build usable skills for daily life. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral skills, mindfulness, and elements of client-centered work.
Kate also has experience with brainspotting methods that connect the body and mind to address trauma-related reactions. She adapts her techniques to each person’s needs and pace, balancing skill-building with empathic listening. Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors, knitting, bullet journaling, and tending houseplants.
If reaching out feels difficult, Kate acknowledges that step and offers to talk about what you need. To begin, complete the matching steps and schedule a time that fits your life.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.