Takeya McCarthy-McDonald

Therapist

1 year of experience

Virtual
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

As I write this, I am astonished to say that I am coming up on a decade of being a therapist. I am so very passionate about helping people address their experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be holding them back from becoming the best version of themselves. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at DePaul University and I still recommend books I've read from courses that I took back then. I then moved to the East Coast to obtain my Master's in Counseling Mental Health & Wellness from New York University. Please allow me to assist you on your path of growth. I look forward to working with you and learning how we can improve your satisfaction with your life.

My approach to therapy

Person-Centered Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Solution-focused therapy

What you can expect from me

New coping skills

Encouragement

Something new to think about

About me

I identify as
Black or African descent, Woman
My style is
Humorous, Holistic, Direct

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
1 year of experience
Training
MC (Masters in Counseling) at New York University
License type
LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
Licensed in
Illinois
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
More specialties
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Diabetes
Therapy methods
Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavioral, Attachment Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Care types
Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
Ages served
Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
Languages
English