Kathryn (Kathy) McDonald, MS, LPC, RYT-200

I am passionate about helping clients find the awareness, insight, and resilience they need to overcome challenges and live a joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life. My approach in counseling is based on ensuring you feel you are in a supportive space so you can explore your current thoughts and feelings, process past experiences, and envision and achieve your goals. I work with adults who are struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, career issues, grief/loss, and relationship issues. I am trained in and use research-based techniques including: CBT, EMDR, MBCT, IFS, Gottman method, as well as psychodynamic and humanistic approaches. Along with these research-based techniques, I bring creative and integrative thinking to offer therapy tailored to the uniqueness of each client. As a former business consultant to Fortune 500 companies, I also have a deep understanding of clients dealing with the demands of high-pressure careers and job stress. My education includes: MS Counseling and Development, Texas Woman's University; MS in Marketing and Communication, Northwestern University; Bachelor's Behavioral Sciences, Indiana University. I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and often combine relaxation and breathing techniques with psychotherapy to address the mind-body connection necessary to achieve emotional wellbeing. In accordance with Texas law (House Bill 4224 and Section 181.105 of the Texas Health and Safety Code), the following information is provided to help consumers understand their rights and available resources: Requesting Your Health Care Records - You have the right to request a copy of your mental health records. To request your records, please submit a written request to me directly. Requests may be made via email, secure client portal, or in writing. Records will be provided in accordance with Texas law and applicable privacy regulations. If you have questions about accessing your records, please contact me for assistance. Contacting the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC): The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council regulates licensed mental health professionals in Texas. If you have questions about licensure or professional standards, you may contact BHEC directly at Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council – https://bhec.texas.gov/contact-us/ Filing a Consumer Complaint: If you wish to file a consumer complaint regarding mental health services, you may do so with the Texas Office of the Attorney General at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection​