Tyler MacDonald, MA, LMHC
Tyler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida.
About
Always passionate about utilizing a systemic approach, Tyler incorporates a combination of motivational interviewing, person-centered, Jungian and existential approaches that balance one's individual strengths and motivations against the deeper, universal challenges each client faces in their own way. Tyler brings a trauma-informed approach to each relationship, always ensuring a compassionate conversation as clients generate insight on their strengths, skill sets, and passions. Tyler believes that counseling is not a process of creating something new, but of removing the barriers to what has always been.
EDUCATION
Tyler earned his Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida where he focused in Clinical Mental Health. Prior to this, Tyler attended Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities.
EXPERIENCE
Tyler's clinical experience includes residential-based substance use disorder care, crisis-level eating disorder programs, adolescent in-patient psychiatric hospitals, and work with multiple victim's advocacy centers. His areas of interest include Identity Exploration, Anxiety, Depression, Neurodivergence, Self Esteem, Mens Work, Substance Use, Anger Work, Spirituality, and Grief Work.
Personally, Tyler enjoys spending his time with movies, books, and family. Born and raised in Florida, he enjoys spending time outdoors and can generally be found following his curiosity wherever it may lead. From his family owning and operating a funeral home in his youth where he first worked to his volunteering in men’s bystander education and victim’s advocacy groups, Tyler is not just comfortable in confronting challenging conversations but feels his clients benefit most from developing the skill sets to be able to initiate them in their own lives.
Specialties
Approaches
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to achieve lasting positive changes.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps individuals manage emotions, develop healthier relationships, and cope with stress effectively.
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TF-CBT is a specialized form of CBT designed to help children and adolescents overcome the effects of trauma.
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ACT encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values.