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Lesley McDonald

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have a special interest specializing in treating those with eating disorders and currently am a clinical director for an eating disorder program. During my experience as a therapist I have worked in different levels of care including, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient. I incorporate different evidence based treatment models into my practice, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, and body image.

My approach to therapy

My goal is to provide a nurturing environment for individuals to feel safe exploring their thoughts and feelings. I provide client’s with the tools and resources they need to improve their overall wellbeing so they can live their lives to the fullest and accomplish their goals. I incorporate strengths-based interventions that facilitate change. I am excited to work with you!

What you can expect from me

-Improve quality of life

-Building a life worth living

I have been in the field since 2012

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Experiential
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English