Katherine "Kate" McDonald, LPC, LPCC

Katherine "Kate" McDonald, LPC, LPCC, is a licensed counselor who approaches clinical work from a place of respect for each person’s inherent worth. She holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and centers her practice on meeting people where they are, offering attentive listening and steady support as clients explore goals and next steps.

Kate grew up in Virginia and completed undergraduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2012 she relocated to Colorado to earn a master’s degree in forensic psychology from the University of Denver. Since that time she has worked primarily in community mental health, providing care to adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds, and has developed specialties in addiction, trauma, and mood and anxiety disorders.

Her clinical approach is adaptable to each person’s needs, with frequent use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. She is also trained in Brainspotting, a somatically informed method that supports processing of traumatic and emotionally charged experiences.

In 2021 Kate moved to the United Kingdom and now works as a counsellor for the National Health Service while maintaining full licensure in Colorado and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Outside of clinical work she enjoys spending time outdoors with family and pursuing quieter hobbies such as knitting, bullet journaling, and tending houseplants.

Kate recognizes that reaching out can be difficult and values the courage it takes to begin. She seeks to be a steady, compassionate partner for those navigating stress, relationships, addiction, grief, and other life challenges.