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Donna McDonald(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Rhode Island
ADHD-Alcohol use disorder & addiction- Anxiety - Loss, grief, and bereavement-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Mood disorders-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Donna McDonald is a board-certified advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in treating adults and children with mental health illnesses. Donna has cared for patients with psychiatric illnesses for over 12 years and is passionate about providing quality care and treatment. She is known for her caring and empathetic demeanor.

Donna specializes in treating adolescents and adults across the lifespan living with depression including due to acute or chronic medical illness, anxiety, bipolar, spectrum disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and substance and alcohol abuse disorders..


Licensure

Rhode Island: APRN03221

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$250 (60min)
  • Initial session:$250 (60min)
  • Medication management sessions:$150 (30min)