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Kristen McDonald

Psychology Kristen McDonald, Ph.D.
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trauma, Sleep or Insomnia,

Introduction

Dr. McDonald is a licensed psychologist and LA native with over 15 years of experience, including nine years at UCLA. She integrates behavioral and relational approaches and is known for being warm and direct. She enjoys working with clients who have general mental health or relationship concerns, as well as those with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, or OCD.

GENDER Female
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #PSY 22903 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Feminism
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Catholic
  • Jewish
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Buddhist
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Multi-Faith

Payment options Free intro call available

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Psychotherapy $275

Locations

Santa Monica
1460 7th. St. Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401-2632
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Telehealth office

Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology - University of Massachusetts, Amherst

FAQ

Is Kristen McDonald accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Kristen McDonald is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Kristen McDonald also offers a free consultation.
Does Kristen McDonald offer telehealth appointments? Kristen McDonald does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Kristen McDonald specialize in? Kristen McDonald specializes in the following areas: Agoraphobia, Anxiety, Career Counseling, College Mental Health, Depression, Existential Crisis, Family Conflict, Fears/Phobias, Grief, Life Transitions, Military/Veteran's Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Relationship Issues, Sleep or Insomnia, Social Anxiety, and Trauma.
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