Frances MacDonald

Stop. Unclench your jaw. Relax your shoulders. Breath. My practice has been focused on decreasing the effects of trauma, depression, and anxiety in both adults and children through a mind and body approach. While working with children and adults there is a focus on the present while relieving symptoms caused by the past. Therapy is a relationship between a provider and client that supports positive change. I have witnessed these changes while working with each of my clients and as a client myself. I truly believe that I can help you and/or your children reduce anxiety and decrease negative behaviors. Please email for scheduling at [email protected].

One of my biggest goals as a therapist is to identify what has brought you or your child to treatment and the road that has led you here. My focus is to gain a better understanding of the experiences that have taken place that led you to seek treatment for you or a child so that we can work together to find an intervention that can help. I understand that my clients come from different environments and experiences and what works for some may not work for others. A supportive approach allows clients to lead treatment through the development of a positive therapeutic relationship. Through this mutual partnership we will focus on your strengths (you have so many) while establishing a path towards growth. The goal of my practice is to help you and/or your child feel understood through a positive relationship based on mutual respect that helps you to believe in your ability to thrive.

During our first session we will complete an initial assessment. This assessment will be an introduction to your past, present, and goals for the future. Essentially this session will provide me with the background information that lead to the need and desire to begin your journey with me during treatment.