Meghan McDonald
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, LGPC
Maryland
Accepting Online
Indian Spring Terrace
Not Accepting In-person
Updated May 19, 2023
Meghan McDonald
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Couples counseling
- Depression
- Eating disorders & disordered eating
- Loss, grief, and bereavement
- Trauma
Professional statement
Meghan Holland McDonald is a psychotherapist in Maryland. Her practice is focused on guiding individuals, couples, and families toward better living and relationships using tools derived from IFS, CBT, Family Systems Approaches, and Narrative Therapy.
Meghan's 15 years of experience in the mental health field informs her eclectic approach to each client. She tailors the tools she uses in her work to best fit each clients' unique needs. Meghan regularly collaborates with other professionals such as psychiatrists, registered dietitians, psychologists, and primary care physicians to provide the highest level of care to her clients.
Meghan is continuously integrating new research into her work to support the therapeutic process. In 2023, some of Meghan's clients have benefited from the following literature to continue their growth beyond the counseling session:
The Wisdom of The Body by Hillary McBride, PhD
Being Mortal by Atul Gwande, MD
The State of Affairs by Esther Perel
Good Inside by Becky Kennedy, PhD
The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
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
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
Meghan McDonald is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $175 (50min)
Location(s)
Online Sessions (Maryland)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8a-6pm
- Tue 8a-6pm
- Wed 8a-6pm
- Thu 8a-6pm
- Fri 9am-3pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Indian Spring Terrace practice
10000 Colesville Rd,
#5,
Silver Spring , Maryland 20901
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8am - 6pm
- Tue 8am - 6pm
- Wed 8am - 6pm
- Thu 8am - 6pm
- Fri 9am - 3pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 15 years
MHM Therapy, Therapist, 2022 - Present
Peter Bachman Therapt, Therapist, 2021 - 2022
Montgomery County Public Schools, Counselor, 2009 - 2022
The Counseling Group, Mental Health Counselor, 2008 - 2009
ViaCord/Perkin Elmer, Clinical Support Specialist, 2002 - 2008
The New England Center for Children, Level II Teacher, 2001 - 2002
Lesley University, MA Clinical Mental Health, 2008
St. Lawrence Univsersity, BS Psychology & French, 2001
Licensure
Maryland: LGP12002
Languages
English