Katherine "Kate" McDonald

Katherine "Kate" McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and mood difficulties. She meets clients where they are and listens first, then works together to set goals and try different ways to move forward. Her tone is straightforward and person-focused, aimed at people who want clear steps and real-world coping tools.

Kate trained in forensic psychology and earned a master’s degree from the University of Denver. She has worked about 13 years in community mental health, providing care for adolescents and adults from many backgrounds. Much of her practice has focused on addiction, trauma, and mood and anxiety disorders.

In session she draws from several practical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and mindfulness-based techniques. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy principles and other mind-body methods to address the lasting effects of hard experiences.

Her experience includes work both in Colorado and time practicing in the United Kingdom, where she has worked for the National Health Service while maintaining her Colorado licensure. Outside of work she spends time outdoors, knits, keeps a bullet journal, and tends houseplants.

If you are worried about stress, relationships, addiction, or the effects of trauma, she offers collaborative sessions to figure out what helps and how to build small changes into daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take small steps toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and life changes by teaching practical skills and committed action. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the aftereffects of traumatic events using ways to reconnect body and mind and reduce distress from traumatic memories. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete tools to shift them, useful for anxiety, mood, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress is made. That process is flexible and reviewed together over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day, avoiding travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that do not require being on camera. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are possible. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to use therapeutic tools in the context of daily life.