I work with individuals navigating trauma and anxiety, as well as couples working to rebuild connection and communication. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) alongside talk therapy, especially for clients whose difficult experiences feel "stuck" — replaying, overwhelming, or hard to put into words. I think of myself as a "process consultant" — my job isn't to talk you out of your emotions, but to help you understand what they're telling you. We don't get to choose our emotions, but we can learn to understand and use them as information. My work is helping you tolerate, process, and make meaning of what you're feeling, whether that's on your own or alongside your partner. This can be deep, sometimes hard, work — but it's worth it. My hope is that my office, and my presence, offer the safety you need to do it.

Hi! I'm glad you're here. Navigating the ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, or challenges like infertility can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. I’m here to walk with you every step of the way, offering support and understanding as you go through this journey. I find great fulfillment in walking alongside people as they navigate the many stages of life. My particular passion lies in supporting women as they experience the trials and triumphs of pregnancy, postpartum, and child-rearing. I also partner with women who are facing the heartache of infertility, miscarriage, and child loss.. When I was pregnant with my daughter a few years ago, I had the typical dream that I would move into motherhood smoothly and adjust to all the changes easily. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out that way. I was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) throughout my pregnancy and suffered from intense Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. After working through my own healing journey, I realized that no parent should have to walk through these challenges alone. My goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive space where healing and growth can flourish. I am committed to meeting you with empowerment, encouragement, support, and empathy as you share your story. Anna McDonald is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Rebecca Johnson, LMFT 99028

Trauma shows up in our lives in silent yet indelible ways. Whether it’s via dissociation, anger, self-isolation, or substances, we all have unique ways we learn to unconsciously protect ourselves, so that the past can never repeat; so that we can never be hurt in the same ways ever again. As such, the ghosts from our past continue to haunt us in invisible, unexpected ways. They are unfortunately too insidious to defeat by ourselves. Psychoanalytic therapy can help put these ghosts to rest once and for all. Let’s dream together of new possibilities for your future. I am licensed in CA, NY, NJ, and MA. I love what I do, and I am committed to the health and well-being of everyone I have the privilege of supporting in psychotherapy. I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation.

As an associate marriage and family therapist, my work centers on helping individuals and couples navigate the complex terrain of intimacy, loss, and renewal. I believe therapy is not just about symptom relief, but about understanding the deeper stories that shape our emotional lives — the patterns, inherited narratives, and inner conflicts that influence how we love, connect, and heal. My style is direct yet deeply compassionate, creating a space where honesty and empathy work hand in hand. I help clients uncover the truth beneath their struggles while feeling supported, seen, and safely challenged toward growth and healing. I specialize in working with those impacted by sex addiction and betrayal, guiding both individuals and couples through the painful process of rebuilding trust and rediscovering connection. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending depth psychology with evidence-based methods to honor each client’s unique story and pace of healing. I also support young women in exploring identity, self-worth, and relationship patterns, as well as individuals navigating significant life transitions such as divorce, retirement, or the empty-nest stage. In addition, I work with grief and loss, helping clients make sense of what feels unbearable and find meaning in the space between what was and what is becoming. These seasons of change often bring questions of belonging and purpose, and I see therapy as a place to explore those thresholds with curiosity and care. At the heart of my work is the belief that crisis can be a powerful catalyst for transformation. Whether you are facing betrayal, grief, or a loss of direction, my intention is to help you move from crisis toward clarity, rebuild connection with yourself and others, and rediscover the deeper sense of meaning that makes life feel whole again. My style is direct yet deeply compassionate, creating a space where honesty and empathy work hand in hand. I help clients uncover the truth beneath their struggles while feeling supported, seen, and safely challenged toward growth and healing. I specialize in working with those impacted by sex addiction and betrayal, guiding both individuals and couples through the painful process of rebuilding trust and rediscovering connection. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending depth psychology with evidence-based methods to honor each client’s unique story and pace of healing. I also support young women in exploring identity, self-worth, and relationship patterns, as well as individuals navigating significant life transitions such as divorce, retirement, or the empty-nest stage. In addition, I work with grief and loss, helping clients make sense of what feels unbearable and find meaning in the space between what was and what is becoming. These seasons of change often bring questions of belonging and purpose, and I see therapy as a place to explore those thresholds with curiosity and care. At the heart of my work is the belief that crisis can be a powerful catalyst for transformation. Whether you are facing betrayal, grief, or a loss of direction, my intention is to help you move from crisis toward clarity, rebuild connection with yourself and others, and rediscover the deeper sense of meaning that makes life feel whole again.

Deciding to enter therapy can be a challenging decision. The idea of talking about things that you may be struggling to understand yourself can feel daunting and intimidating. People often ask me, "how does therapy work?" Well, much of our daily life is rushed and focused on the needs of others. Therapy is a space that gives you the opportunity to focus on yourself. It's a time where you can slow down, process, and make sense of the parts of your life that feel messy or cause stress. I'm passionate about helping individuals understand the relationships, experiences, and sometimes unconscious patterns that have shaped their lives. By sharing my understanding of your concerns with the respect and thoughtfulness that it deserves, I hope to not only help you find insight and relief from these stressors, but help form new understandings of your past and present so you can feel good about the next chapter of your life.

You have the power to change your life. We all have moments when we struggle with periods of difficult transitions, relationship conflict and loss. At times we become overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, worry and confusion, not knowing where to turn for answers. We get disconnected from our authentic self and lose touch with our life's meaning and purpose. I believe we all have an inner wisdom that we sometimes lose track of. Together we can work to identify obstacles and formulate strategies to help you unlock your full potential, pursue your goals, and make the changes you are seeking. I will help you sort through your thoughts and feelings so you can rediscover your power and reclaim your life. My practice is dedicated to listening carefully to my clients' concerns and offering insight with compassion and understanding. I provide a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental space I am not the kind of therapist that sits passively and nods. I listen intently to what you have to say and help you make sense of what life has thrown at you. I am active, honest and real. My clients can count on me for an authentic relationship. My goal is to provide you with the experience of working through your challenges with the support, understanding, and perspective of another person who has your best interest at heart as you find your own answers.

Therapy helps you become your best self. The person you want to be. If you are weighed down with uncertainty, ambivalence, depression, anxiety or fear there is a way through and we will find it together. In a safe, caring, compassionate space you can be seen and heard, understood and known, perhaps for the first time in your life. No matter how dire things may seem right now, there is a way forward. Yes, it can be difficult and painful. This way forward can also be exciting, inspiring and life-changing. Effective Couples Therapy. Whether you'd like your relationship to be even better than it is, or if your intimate relationship is a quagmire of uncertainty, conflict and fear, I can help. You will learn to use powerful communication methods to promote genuine mutual understanding with your mate, and develop the caring, compassionate, loving, growing relationship you yearn for. I have worked in Addiction Recovery for some time now. Whether you're still making a commitment to stop using, or you've made your commitment, I can help and support you without judgement through whatever program is working for you; I specialize in mindfulness relapse-prevention skills and cognitive skills from SMART Recovery.

I work with highly insightful women and members of the LGBTQ+ community who, despite their best efforts, feel stuck. Often admired for their competence and charisma, it may not be apparent they've overcome early trauma, abandonment, or emotional neglect. They struggle privately with overthinking and intense feelings like guilt, shame, jealousy, and anger. Dynamics with romantic partners, family members, colleagues, or friends are painful and confusing, resulting in conflict or anxiety. Coping mechanisms like perfectionism, control, avoidance, and people-pleasing provide a false sense of safety while actually sabotaging intimacy and inner-peace. Intelligent and introspective, my clients know there's more to life than survival—they're committed to self-actualization. I specialize in synthesizing advanced, evidence-based interventions with depth-oriented, trauma-focused, and attachment-informed care. By strategically blending behavioral, cognitive, experiential, and relational modalities, I'm able to effectively target the specific problems my clients face, facilitating both immediate, practical improvements and sustained, profound growth. I practice flexibly and tailor treatment for the individual needs of each of my clients. How I work with you will depend on what works for you. We might start by addressing your most urgent problems, decreasing your symptoms, and learning coping skills, then naturally progress to practicing mindful awareness, regulating your nervous syste, safely experiencing emotions, and finding spiritual fulfillment. Over time, my clients develop a more secure sense of self, a deeper trust in their intuition, and greater self-compassion. They learn to communicate their needs clearly, set and maintain boundaries, and build healthy relationships. They increase their capacity to feel difficult emotions and make room for painful experiences without being consumed by them. In the safety of our relationship, my clients heal the wounds of the past, integrate the protective and vulnerable aspects of themselves, and build a future aligned with who they really are.

My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families who find themselves stuck in patterns, yet no matter how much insight they gain, still struggle to break free. These patterns often show up as repeated conflicts in relationships, infidelity, emotional shutdowns, avoidance, people-pleasing, impulsivity, substance use, or coping strategies that feel out of alignment with the life they want to lead. Whether you’re an individual wrestling with internal contradictions, a couple caught in reactive cycles, or a family overwhelmed by disconnection, we share a common yearning: a desire for authentic connection, love, and peace within. Drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), attachment theory, and holistic, energetic-based modalities, I help clients explore the internal systems and relational dynamics that shape their current struggles. This work can help you see your patterns with more clarity and compassion, freeing you to make new choices rooted in values rather than fear or habit. It’s important to understand that all behaviors, even the most harmful, often arise from an attempt to cope, survive, or self-soothe. Together, we can explore the deeper needs beneath the behavior, address what’s driving it, and work toward healing the wounds that fuel it. It would be my honor to support you on this journey, and I look forward to connecting with you.

Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Whether your goals involve navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, or confronting your past, you've taken a positive and courageous step toward finding support. I bring an easy-going, nonjudgmental, and caring approach to sessions. Clients tend to see me as genuine and easy to talk to, creating a space where they feel comfortable opening up. I am deeply passionate about my work and excited to help clients learn more about themselves and ultimately reach their personal goals. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, and challenging life transitions. I utilize powerful modalities like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to help you process painful memories, alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to build essential coping skills and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. You do not have to navigate life's highs and lows alone. If you are ready to find clarity, growth, and a new perspective, I invite you to reach out to schedule a consultation.