Nancy McDonald

Nancy McDonald accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Health Net, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Nancy McDonald is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Nancy is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Nancy’s California license number is 121992, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Nancy McDonald has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Nancy’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Antioch University. Over that time, Nancy has worked closely with Black community, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+.

Nancy McDonald works with Black community, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Nancy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Nancy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Nancy McDonald draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Nancy’s style is affirming, casual, holistic, open-minded, and warm. In Nancy’s words: “Some of my favorite populations include Neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people — especially within the common overlap.”

Nancy McDonald (she/her) offers therapy in English. Nancy identifies as White. Nancy provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Nancy McDonald offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Nancy is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Nancy McDonald is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Nancy will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Nancy’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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