Connie Mcdonald

Connie Mcdonald, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with 25 years of experience, specializes in supporting children, teens, and adults through various challenges, including depression, trauma, and PTSD. Her practice emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents to achieve positive outcomes for children. Connie provides vital information, encouragement, and support to enhance parenting skills, recognizing that a strong alliance between parents and their children is essential. With a keen understanding of the unique issues teenagers face, she works to foster effective communication and understanding, allowing for a healthier transition into maturity.

For adult clients, Connie assists in identifying and enhancing their strengths, skills, and resources, guided by a commitment to addressing each individual's unique concerns. Her background as a former U.S. Army Reservist informs her empathetic approach to military personnel and their specific challenges. Highly trained and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) certified, Connie is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, dedicated to promoting emotional health as a cornerstone of well-being and resilience.

In her work with couples, Connie aims to reignite the joy in their relationships, focusing on building closeness through effective communication skills. She is passionate about guiding families toward negotiating healthy maturity and fostering familial cohesion, always with the goal of empowering clients to lead fulfilling lives filled with healing and growth.