Rebecca McDonald
Rebecca McDonald
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Rebecca McDonald, LCSW, MSW(She/Her/Hers)

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Arizona•Colorado
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-Chronic illness- Loss, grief, and bereavement- Trauma-Caregiver stress & support- Life transitions-

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Not accepting new clients

In-network with some insurances

$0-$150

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Professional statement

Rebecca is an LCSW with over 25 years of experience. Her career began with a focus as a medical social worker, working with populations within the HIV/AIDS, LGBTQIA+ communities. After achieving her Masters in Social Work, she spent over 13 years supporting families in hospice and palliative care. She has spent most of her career working in the homes and communities of her patients and clients, developing unique expertise and perspectives on providing support and guidance to others in need. Rebecca started her private therapy practice in 2020, focusing on trauma, complex trauma, grief/loss/bereavement, and chronic/life limiting health conditions.

Rebecca uses a compassion focused, strengths based and individualized approach with clients, with a strong foundation in relational therapy practices. She is dedicated to helping clients seeking depth oriented, mind/body based therapy and a safe environment to explore the concerns and needs that arise during stressful and overwhelming times in life. Rebecca's focus is on meeting clients where they are at, guiding them on their path to deepen insight, self knowledge and connection, and building strength from within.

Rebecca uses multiple therapeutic modalities, combining both top/down and bottom/up approaches with clients, which are tailored to the individual and based on discussions of what works best - you are the expert on yourself! She has a wide range of experience and expertise in complex family systems, complex/attachment/betrayal trauma, neurobiology and nervous system connections to stress/threat responses, self compassion, mind/body connections, polyvagal systems, and learning to establishing safety within yourself, possibly for the first time. Rebecca is focused on guiding her clients on their path of healing and growth, self determination and empowerment, and creating a life that has deep meaning and value.

Rebecca is based in Colorado and is available for teletherapy in Colorado and Arizona.

Message to clients

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to take care of yourself and look for the support you need - this is a big step. Looking for a therapist can be a daunting task and I hope you can take a deep breath and appreciate getting yourself this far.

My name is Rebecca and I provide therapy services to individuals who are needing support with their mental and emotional health/wellbeing. This can look like a lot of different things, and in many ways it can feel very difficult and overwhelming to try and manage every day life with high stress, big strong emotions/feelings/sensations, and our own personal history of loss/grief, traumas, and challenges with relationships/health/family/work/other areas of our life.

I enjoy working with diverse individuals seeking to learn and understand more about their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Many of the people I work with experience very difficult symptoms of anxiety, depression; have chronic health issues, relationship challenges, extremely high stress, continuous impacts of past and present trauma in their day to day lives, and are seeking change. I focus on getting to know the individual person, exploring their own personal experiences and strengths as well as the struggles they are encountering to establish personalized intentions and goals that lead to transformative healing and growth.

I appreciate you being here and I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 19 years

SCL Hospice and Palliative Care, Hospice Social Worker, 2011 - 2020
The Denver Hospice, Inpatient Hospice Social Worker, 2007 - 2011
HIV Care Directions, Home based Case Manager, 2000 - 2007
Inland AIDS Project, Community Based Case Manager, 1999 - 2000

Arizona State University, Masters in Social Work, 2007
Northern Arizona University, Bachelors in Social Work, 1999

Licensure

Arizona: LCSW-23130 - Colorado: CSW 1749

Languages

English

Specialties

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Addressing the specific challenges that complex attachment based, relational trauma; childhood emotional neglect, and adverse childhood events have on one's development, relationships, and other areas of life. Focusing on how this connects to adult experiences of distress and overwhelm in the present moment and difficulties with nervous system/emotional regulation.

Chronic illness - Focusing on the individual experiences, needs, and challenges you have in relation to physical/emotional/mental wellbeing, identifying connections with other potential stressors of trauma, abuse/neglect, and creating a path to feel safe within yourself.

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Exploring relationships, meaning, loss, grief and related needs; focusing on exploring depth of emotional states and experiences of past and present, while establishing support for self.

Trauma - Identifying and exploring the impacts of traumatic events and experiences, and how these experiences influence each individuals emotional/physical/mental health and wellbeing.

Caregiver stress & support - Focusing on the unique challenges of caregivers and those who are in supportive roles for others. Addressing the numerous psychophysiological impacts of caregiver stress.

Life transitions - Addressing difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, parenting, aging, or career changes; these challenges can present heightened stress and overwhelm and create unique stressors in life.

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in AZ, CO)
  • Aetna - Medicare (in-network in AZ)
  • Aetna - WebTPA (in-network in AZ)
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance (in-network in AZ)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (in-network in AZ, CO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in AZ)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (in-network in AZ)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (in-network in AZ)
  • Carelon (in-network in AZ)
  • Cigna (in-network in AZ, CO)
  • Colorado State University Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) (in-network in AZ)
  • Denver Health Medical Plan (in-network in AZ)
  • EAP:Cigna (in-network in AZ)
  • Evernorth (in-network in AZ)
  • Humana - Medicare (in-network in AZ)
  • Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid) (in-network in AZ)
  • Kaiser (in-network in AZ, CO)
  • Optum (in-network in AZ)
  • Oscar Health (in-network in AZ)
  • Oxford Health Plans (in-network in AZ)
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans (in-network in AZ)
  • Surest (formerly Bind) (in-network in AZ)
  • UMR (in-network in AZ)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in AZ, CO)
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare (in-network in AZ)
  • University of Colorado Boulder Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) (in-network in AZ)

Out-of-pocket fees

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Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$150 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • As needed
Therapist's note

I offer several options for payment, including insurance reimbursement for self pay for out of network or in network/high deductible plans. I am happy to discuss your specific needs and explore what best suits you to access the care and support you need.

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