Katherine "Kate" McDonald, LPC, LPCC

Katherine "Kate" McDonald is a licensed counselor based in Colorado with a background in forensic psychology and more than a decade of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LPCC indicates a clinical counseling license - and has focused much of her work on addictions, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. Her practice emphasizes the inherent worth of each person and centers on meeting clients where they are, listening carefully, and helping them clarify goals to move forward.

Kate trained at Virginia Commonwealth University for her undergraduate studies and completed a master’s degree in forensic psychology at the University of Denver. Her career has primarily been in community mental health settings, where she has provided care for people from diverse backgrounds. She brings specific experience with addiction issues, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, and challenges such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, and sleep difficulties. Clinically she often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and mindfulness-based techniques, and she is also trained in Brainspotting to address trauma and body-based emotional responses.

Having lived and worked both in Colorado and the United Kingdom, Kate adapts her approach to each client’s individual needs and preferences. Outside of clinical work she enjoys spending time outdoors, knitting, bullet journaling, and caring for houseplants. She welcomes conversations about what a helpful next step might look like for anyone considering therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take intentional steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it a practical option for mood disorders, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with trauma, cravings, and emotional dysregulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and they tailor methods over time so the client and therapist can determine what fits best together.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to engage from different locations and at different times, which can make consistent care easier to maintain around work, family, or geographic constraints. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively through remote sessions while working with clients to choose formats that suit their lifestyle and therapeutic goals.