Hi! And welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island with 14 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, improving self-esteem and building confidence I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
14 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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She has done an excellent job so far. Very good listener and insightful.
Written on Nov 03, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She is an extremely nice women who is there to listen when you want to talk, and explain how she sees the situation and how to take it further, in a respectful and caring way!
Written on Oct 26, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Susan listens. She offers her perspective, and listens to you again. If the goal or trajectory of the conversation isn't aligned, she adjusts. I left my session feeling heard, treated with respect, and a sense of relief.
Written on Oct 05, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
She listens so well
Written on Sep 15, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Susan is very easy to talk to and relatable! I always look forward to our next session and the conversations flow so well that I’m always surprised when our session end time arrives!
Written on May 02, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Susan offers methods to help you think deeper and resolve issues. She’s easy to talk to and very friendly.
Written on Apr 07, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Susan is phenomenal! She really works with you at your pace/level and serves you the best way! Susan really helped me get back on my feet.
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I loved how she was able to help me pin point where I need to go first and guide me to better myself!
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Thank you
Written on Nov 09, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I have never had much luck with therapy until finding BetterHelp and Susan MacDonald. I feel heard and respected and am given multiple options for solutions or ways to work through/address any issues. It doesn't feel like a generic "1 fits all" approach, each response is tailored specifically for me and what I am facing. The best part is that it feels like talking to a friend, there's no pressure or awkward barrier. I am forever grateful and cannot thank Susan/BetterHelp enough for giving me hope that I can grow and become the version of myself that I wish to be.
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Making very good progress with Susan. Love her responses and thoughtfulness. Empathetic and friendly.
Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coaching
I really appreciate Susan as she allows me to be my authentic self in session with no judgements. She is very knowledgeable and gives feedback that is essential for my healing.
Written on Aug 10, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s great.
Written on Aug 03, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Susan is great I truly feel listened too
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Susan is incredibly patient and understanding.
Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and sleeping disorders
Excellent therapist highly recommended her to anyone that needs therapy
Written on Mar 02, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Susan is by far the best therapist I have ever had. She allows me to feel seen and heard. Susan is attentive and continues to offer amazing advice, support, encouragement and always has a friendly and welcoming smile for me. Because of her I have been able to address many personal and relational issues in my life and continue to better them each week. I look forward to our sessions and will continue to implement the helpful techniques and coping skills I have learned through her and provided worksheets. Thank you for all you do Susan!
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Great listener, very kind, understanding and patient.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Susan is the best! She’s super nice, easy to talk to, relatable, and has good advice!
Written on Nov 28, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Susan is amazing so helpful! Highly recommend!
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Susan was prompt for my visit time and took the time to listen to all of my areas of concern. Susan provided active listening, empathetic responses and allowed me to recognize my strengths. Susan provided good insight regarding my concerns and some ideas on how to process my emotions. She took steps to help me move forward instead of being stuck in the past. I truly appreciate all of her support.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Only had one session so far but in that one session she seemed to perform her job well.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Susan is a wonderful listener and provides helpful guidance and resources. I recommend her wholeheartedly!
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Susan is very attentive. We had 1 meeting and she was skillful in getting to the important things that I needed to convey.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Susan has been very helpful at helping me find the answers I am looking for, without telling me what to do.
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Very supportive, patient, and kind.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression
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