Anna McDonald, LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in Minnesota

Anna McDonald is a licensed social worker based in Minnesota who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.

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License SW21953, 32791 · Florida, Minnesota Expires March 2027, May 2027
NPI 1407543069 · national registry
Experience and languages 5+ years in practice English, Spanish

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About Anna

Anna McDonald is a licensed social worker based in Minnesota who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. She brings five years of clinical social work experience and a background in broader professional roles to her sessions. Anna speaks English and Spanish and aims to make conversations feel respectful and down-to-earth.

She uses the Gottman Method alongside client-centered work to focus on how people connect and communicate.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used to address thoughts, emotions, and coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and narrative approaches shape goals and the stories people tell about their lives. Anna keeps sessions practical and goal-focused.

She helps people notice patterns, practice new ways of talking, and try small changes between meetings. Sessions often include skill coaching, structured exercises, and chance to reflect on what is working. Her approach adapts to each person’s pace and needs.

She listens first, then tailors the plan to specific concerns such as postpartum depression, career transitions, immigration stress, or compassion fatigue. She supports people working through family of origin issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and loneliness. Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances lived experience with targeted strategies.

Anna emphasizes empowerment and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She encourages people to take manageable steps toward better coping and clearer relationships.

Credentials

LCSW (Florida): License SW21953 · expires March 2027
LICSW (Minnesota): License 32791 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1407543069 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Anna names

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Online support

How Anna Uses Approaches Online

Anna combines the Gottman Method with Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address relationship patterns, individual concerns, and everyday thinking habits. The Gottman Method focuses on communication and practical exercises to improve how people interact. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and pace, allowing the therapist to reflect and respond with empathy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what feels most useful, and how methods fit their situation. Together they adjust the plan over time so sessions match changing needs and progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and needs. Video is useful for longer sessions and exercises that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging let people share updates, try brief skill coaching, or check in between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around daily life and schedules.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Anna help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include postpartum depression, compassion fatigue, and immigration-related stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is respectful, down-to-earth, and collaborative. She listens first, then tailors practical strategies and exercises to each person.

What is her background and experience?

She has five years of clinical social work experience and a longer history in professional roles. That experience informs her practical approach to everyday problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - MN LICSW and FL LCSW - and is based in Minnesota.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their routine and communication needs.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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