Helen McDonald
They/them
Helen
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Helen believes in the importance of collaboration, creativity, and exploration in the therapeutic process. Using an anti-oppressive, person-in-environment approach, Helen works together with clients to process emotional "stuck points" and to highlight clients' inherent strengths. They approach therapy with a strong emphasis on the role of relationships and how individuals make meaning out of their lived experiences to navigate challenges and build capacity.
In their spare time, Helen enjoys rock climbing, hiking, reading a good book, or watching horror movies. They love a good adventure and a good laugh.
License Information
Education and Experience
- Clinical Services Manager at the DC Rape Crisis Center
- Associate Director of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Program at Doorways
- Youth Education Specialist at the Fairfax County Division for Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
- Prevention Specialist and Youth Advocate at Sojourner House
Modalities
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
Somatic Therapies
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Seeking Safety
Psychodynamic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Narrative Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Schema Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Motivational Interviewing
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Clinical Issues
Substance Use
ADHD
Sex/Intimacy
Cultural or Racial Identity
Eating Disorders
Gender Identity
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Autism
Sleep or Insomnia
Relationship Difficulties
Hoarding
Anger
Life Transitions
Anxiety
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Physical Health
Stress
Depression
Weight Management
Childhood Challenges
Trauma and PTSD
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Borderline Personality Disorder
Specialties
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion