Katherine "Kate" McDonald, LPC, LPCC

Katherine "Kate" McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Colorado. She aims to meet people where they are and listen without judgment. Kate focuses on clear goals and practical steps so people can feel more in control of their day-to-day life.

Kate has 13 years of experience working in community mental health settings. She has supported people through anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and mood disorders. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and body image.

Her approach is collaborative and adaptable. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Dialectical behavior therapy tools and client-centered listening also appear in her work when useful.

Kate completed undergraduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and earned a master’s degree in forensic psychology from the University of Denver. Her clinical background includes work with adolescents and adults in community mental health and focused practice in addiction and trauma care.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys being outdoors, knitting, bullet journaling, and tending houseplants. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

How Kate Uses CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness Online

Kate commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many everyday problems. Acceptance and commitment therapy is another tool she draws on to help people clarify values and take action even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Mindfulness-based techniques are used to teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kate works with each person to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan over time so methods match what the person needs and prefers. She emphasizes practical steps and regular check-ins to see what helps most.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is helpful when visual cues are useful, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can fit short check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it simpler to maintain regular contact and build momentum between appointments.