Mary MacDonald

Credentials: LCSW, Clinical Supervisor

Title: Therapist

Education: Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver

Specialties & Techniques: Mary has worked in the field for 27 years and has an extensive history of working with those who have developed posttraumatic stress disorder after going through a traumatic event. She has also specialized in complex trauma and is trained in the evidenced based therapy treatments including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and EMDR. Mary also has training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and STAIR Therapy which is intended for persons who were sexually, physically, and/or emotionally abused as children.

Works with: Adults

Experience:

Motivation: I have wanted to do this work since I was in the eighth grade after taking a psychology class. It seemed so valuable to me to be able to aid people in finding their own ways to heal their pain.
The Experience: My approach to therapy is finding that client-centered place of listening to individual stories and seeing each person as their own individual self. Of most importance is providing trauma-informed interventions and building rapport based on each individual’s experiences. Empathy and validation are the keys for me.
The Details: I am a licensed clinical social worker who has 31 years of extensive experience working with persons who have been through traumatic events and are still re-experiencing the traumas.
Specialties: My love is working to heal these memories by use of EMDR, ego state therapy, and/or prolonged exposure therapy.