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.
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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
RI LMHC MHC00454
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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