About
My name is Archelena “Dee Dee” McDonald, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. My main desire in providing care is to "meet the client where they're at". Some of my experience has involved working with couples and families to establish effective communication, supporting individuals who are struggling with life transitions (e.g. starting a new relationship, mourning a loss), and helping clients to process childhood traumas. My goal in every interaction is to provide resourceful tools that will empower my clients to feel well equipped to live a fulfilling life despite unforeseeable circumstances. My approach to therapy includes a collaborative relationship with each individual client to identify the best treatment model. My past treatment modalities have included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I believe that therapy is just as important as receiving a medical check-up and should be viewed with the same level of normalcy, and I would be honored to build a therapeutic alliance and help you navigate life's challenges on the journey to your greatest self.
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| Qualifications: | University of Southern California |
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| Academic Suffixes: | LCSW |
| Expertise: | Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Psychosis, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Veterans |
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