Kathleen MacNaughton

Dr. Kathleen MacNaughton is dedicated to helping individuals find peace amidst the specific challenges they face and facilitating changes that can significantly improve how they perceive themselves, their lives, and their relationships. Understanding that engaging in therapy requires a considerable commitment of time, money, and energy, she emphasizes the importance of a good therapist-client match. Dr. MacNaughton's approach is highly interactive, supportive, and engaged. Her primary objective is to illuminate issues that her clients may be struggling with, followed by a collaborative effort to implement effective changes that enhance their daily emotional experiences. Utilizing frameworks such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal approaches, and family systems theory, she customizes treatment to meet the unique needs of each individual. Specializing in anxiety management, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, phobias, and depression, Dr. MacNaughton works with a diverse range of clients—children, adolescents, and adults—both individually and within family settings. Recognizing that many are navigating life transitions such as parenting challenges, divorce, and the effects of illness, she is committed to equipping her clients with the skills necessary for independent management of their challenges. Finding the right therapist is crucial for a fruitful therapeutic journey, and Dr. MacNaughton embodies this philosophy in her practice.