Paris McDonald, MS, LMHC
Paris is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida.
About
Paris, a U.S. Army Veteran, brings a unique blend of military insight and specialized training to counseling. With a background on serving first responders, military personnel, veterans, and their families, she understands the critical importance of resilience, a sense of community, and the necessity of therapeutic intervention for holistic healing.
Her approach is customized and empathetic, ensuring each session is tailored to the client's individual goals, fostering improvement in their overall quality of life. Paris utilizes a collaborative therapy model, nurturing growth and change while recognizing the uniqueness of each therapeutic journey. Her goal is to empower clients, helping them tap into their internal strengths for profound personal development.
EDUCATION
Paris's graduated with a Master’s degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of South Carolina, Aiken.
EXPERIENCE
In therapy, Paris is experienced in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, anger, grief, and personality disorders. Her client base spans across various demographics, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Paris is adept at guiding clients through challenges like interpersonal relationship dynamics, identity exploration, self-esteem issues, and navigating significant life changes. In her work with couples, she focuses on fostering meaningful connections, addressing key issues such as infidelity, trust, intimacy, and communication.
Her therapeutic techniques are comprehensive and evidence-based, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for adolescents, among others.
Specialties
Approaches
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EMDR is designed to help individuals process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact, promoting healing and recovery.
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy uses proven techniques to help couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen their connection.
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Group Therapy provides a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences and gain insights through interactions with others facing similar challenges.