Susan MacDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About Susan
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.
What Susan helps with
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- 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
How Susan works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Susan listens. She offers her perspective, and listens to you again. If the goal or trajectory of the conversation isn't aligned, she adjusts. I left my session feeling heard, treated with respect, and a sense of relief.”
- “She listens so well”
- “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!”
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- “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!”
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