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Mitchell McDonald , LCSW

Therapist in Tennessee

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About Mitchell

Mitchell McDonald is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee and Oregon with 8 years of experience in mental health therapy. He works with both youth and adults, supporting people who are coping with addictions, managing intense emotions, and learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships. His clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, family and relationship concerns, LGBT-related issues, and obsessions, compulsions, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Mitchell approaches each person with respect and a belief in their capacity for growth. He draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts his approach to match each client’s needs and goals. Therapy with him emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, strategies for recovery from addictive behaviors, and tailored interventions for obsessive or compulsive patterns. Sessions are provided in English, and his LCSW credential indicates graduate-level training to offer clinical assessment and psychotherapy as a licensed social worker.

Mitchell’s practice centers on collaborative work to build coping skills, improve relationships, and address the specific challenges a person brings to therapy.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Care

Mitchell uses focused behavioral strategies to address obsessions and compulsions, helping clients reduce repetitive responses and practice alternative coping patterns in everyday situations. He also employs relapse prevention and skills-based work for addictions, which emphasizes identifying triggers, building coping responses, and planning for high-risk moments. Additionally, he incorporates emotion regulation and boundary-setting techniques to help clients manage anger, improve relationships, and strengthen interpersonal limits.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Mitchell works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time and invites client input to adjust the plan so it remains practical and effective for their life circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or work, fit therapy into a busy routine, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these methods to deliver the same evidence-based strategies and skills-based practice that guide in-person treatment.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Mitchell McDonald have?

Mitchell McDonald has 8 years of experience in mental health therapy.

Is Mitchell McDonald a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LCSW credential. License details: OR LCSW L10706, TN LCSW 8110.

In which languages does Mitchell McDonald provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Mitchell McDonald located?

Mitchell McDonald is located in Tennessee.

How can I work with Mitchell McDonald as my therapist?

You can work with Mitchell McDonald through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mitchell McDonald work with international clients?

Mitchell McDonald does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mitchell McDonald cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger management

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Tennessee, Oregon

Languages

English

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