David Mcdonald

David McDonald, MA, AIT, is a dedicated psychoanalyst committed to assisting adults of all ages who are navigating the complexities and challenges of their lives. He specializes in areas such as relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. His therapeutic approach centers around the connection to the unconscious—which encompasses both the parts that tie individuals to their past and those that illuminate paths to the future. Through this work, clients embark on a journey towards developing a robust, self-reflective experience that breaks free from outdated, self-defeating narratives. David believes in embracing agency and responsibility to lead clients toward a fuller, more authentic life. Having trained with the Jungian Psychoanalytic Association, the WA White Institute in New York, and at Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, he draws upon a Jungian orientation enriched by Zen Buddhist and contemporary psychoanalytic insights. He views therapy as a collaborative endeavor that can vary in duration based on the individual’s goals. David also regards dreams and imagination as invaluable gateways into the often opaque and fragmentary aspects of the psyche. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of working with symptoms, understanding that, although distressing, they carry significant meaning and potential for healing. Each symptom, indicative of psychic imbalance, reveals a pathway for necessary change; within every symptom lies the seed of its own cure.