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Susan MacDonald

RI LMHC MHC00454
Credentials
RI LMHC MHC00454
NPI Number
1689966947
Location
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Susan MacDonald

Accepting new clients

14 years experience
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About Susan MacDonald

Hi! And welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island with 14 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, improving self-esteem and building confidence I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Licenses

LMHC
MHC00454

Professional experience

  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Divorce and separation
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Susan is very easy to talk to and relatable! I always look forward to our next session and the conversations flow so well that I’m always surprised when our session end time arrives!”

“Susan offers methods to help you think deeper and resolve issues. She’s easy to talk to and very friendly.”

“Susan is phenomenal! She really works with you at your pace/level and serves you the best way! Susan really helped me get back on my feet.”

“I loved how she was able to help me pin point where I need to go first and guide me to better myself!”

“Thank you”

“I have never had much luck with therapy until finding BetterHelp and Susan MacDonald. I feel heard and respected and am given multiple options for solutions or ways to work through/address any issues. It doesn't feel like a generic "1 fits all" approach, each response is tailored specifically for me and what I am facing. The best part is that it feels like talking to a friend, there's no pressure or awkward barrier. I am forever grateful and cannot thank Susan/BetterHelp enough for giving me hope that I can grow and become the version of myself that I wish to be.”

“Making very good progress with Susan. Love her responses and thoughtfulness. Empathetic and friendly.”

“I really appreciate Susan as she allows me to be my authentic self in session with no judgements. She is very knowledgeable and gives feedback that is essential for my healing.”

“She’s great.”

“Susan is great I truly feel listened too”

“Susan is incredibly patient and understanding.”

“Excellent therapist highly recommended her to anyone that needs therapy”

“Susan is by far the best therapist I have ever had. She allows me to feel seen and heard. Susan is attentive and continues to offer amazing advice, support, encouragement and always has a friendly and welcoming smile for me. Because of her I have been able to address many personal and relational issues in my life and continue to better them each week. I look forward to our sessions and will continue to implement the helpful techniques and coping skills I have learned through her and provided worksheets. Thank you for all you do Susan!”

“Great listener, very kind, understanding and patient.”

“Susan is the best! She’s super nice, easy to talk to, relatable, and has good advice!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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