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Cheryl McDonald, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cheryl is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

FSA/HSA accepted
Great news, Cheryl is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oregon

More about Cheryl

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Over ten years of experience in community mental health, and providing trauma informed treatment for individuals living with depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, SMI diagnoses and crisis de-escalation

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Co-morbidity Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Phobias Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia

Insurance Accepted

  • Cigna

Licenses

Cheryl McDonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578082822.

  • LCSW · Oregon · L10466 · Renews April 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cheryl McDonald offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cheryl McDonald works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cheryl McDonald speak?

Cheryl McDonald speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cheryl McDonald have?

Cheryl McDonald has 10 years of experience.

Where is Cheryl McDonald licensed to practice?

Cheryl McDonald is licensed to practice in Oregon.

Does Cheryl McDonald accept FSA/HSA?

Yes, Cheryl McDonald accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.

Does Cheryl McDonald accept insurance?

Yes, Cheryl McDonald accepts Cigna.

Does Cheryl McDonald accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cheryl McDonald does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Cheryl McDonald?

Cheryl McDonald can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cheryl McDonald?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

FSA/HSA eligible