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Bianca McDonald, LICSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Washington, DC, 20005 (202) 810-4314

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About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Washington, DC. Works with Addiction, Adoption and Anxiety. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

  • Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
  • Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
  • Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
  • NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
  • Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
  • Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
  • Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions
Online only
Accepting new clients
Yes
Specialties
Addiction, Adoption, Anxiety, At Risk Youth, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Caregivers, Child, Child Welfare System Involvement, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Parenting, Substance Use, Teen Violence, Trauma and PTSD
Insurance
Aetna, CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Kaiser (Out-of-Network), Medicaid, Quest Behavioral Health
Ages
Toddler, Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults
Works with
Individuals, Family
Languages
English
Gender
Female
Education
Simmons University
Years in practice
10
Other offices
Washington, 20032

Education & qualifications

LICSW, Simmons University

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