Katy McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor
Having raised four children, two of whom we adopted, I am able to understand the unique needs and stains of both motherhood and children trying to find their place, the stresses of being a mother and how our thoughts and feelings effect our relationships. It wasn’t easy to find a therapist that used mercy and truth. But through those challenges, I learned patience and listening skills that allowed me to assist my clients in achieving their goals.
I feel it is important to give my clients autonomy in making decisions using evidenced based methods such as Person-Centered and Solution-Focused therapies as well as can use Christian based principles if requested. I would like to be the therapist that gives you a safe place to talk, actively listens and helps you establish your goals to achieve a healthy outlook on life that results in healing and growth.
I feel it is important to give my clients autonomy in making decisions using evidenced based methods such as Person-Centered and Solution-Focused therapies as well as can use Christian based principles if requested. I would like to be the therapist that gives you a safe place to talk, actively listens and helps you establish your goals to achieve a healthy outlook on life that results in healing and growth.
Katy graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a MA in Human Relations, while also completing. course work in Mental Health Counseling to fulfill all requirements to be a licensed professional counselor in both Oklahoma and Texas. Katy has worked with Metrocare services, UTSW Medical Center, and Family and Youth Intervention services.
Certifications:
Parent/child conflicts – reestablishing communication and understanding
Fostering positive relationships and understanding the unique needs of adopted or fostered children
Behavior issues – working with your child to establish positive actions (utilizing aspects of play therapy and experiences with ADHD)
Developing coping skills for times of high stress
Women’s issues – developing self-care principles unique to you
Career counseling – developing goals and finding your purpose
Certifications:
- Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments and Interventions
- The 10 Core Competencies of Trauma, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Parent/child conflicts – reestablishing communication and understanding
Fostering positive relationships and understanding the unique needs of adopted or fostered children
Behavior issues – working with your child to establish positive actions (utilizing aspects of play therapy and experiences with ADHD)
Developing coping skills for times of high stress
Women’s issues – developing self-care principles unique to you
Career counseling – developing goals and finding your purpose
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
