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Ryan McDonald

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Ryan McDonald, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Ventura County. I believe that the fit of the therapist to the work being done is most important. I encourage ensuring that our work together is fruitful and ultimately is what You are trying to achieve.


My approach to therapy

I work from a client centered, cognitive behavioral and strength based humanistic approach to therapy. I often pull from my client’s strengths to help create a foundation that clients can rely on when future obstacles appear. My work utilizes a solution focused and interpersonal style to achieve goals presented. In layman’s terms I utilize many parts of differing theories into one eclectic approach; I believe one size does not fit all and thus work to tailor the approach most beneficial.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to reduce the negativities that wear you down and bring out a positive and more fruitful stance on life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Direct, Solution Oriented, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California Lutheran University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
  • More specialties
    OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English