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Dr. Rebecca McDonough

Dr. Rebecca McDonough

LMHC

Florida

Experienced counselor guiding personal change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH7703
Experience
32 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Client centered
    • Goal focused
    • Mindfulness informed

    About Rebecca

    Dr. Rebecca McDonough is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 32 years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing grief, questions about sexual orientation and identity, dips in self-esteem, and major life changes. She also offers professional and executive coaching and supervises LMHC interns.

    Her approach centers on building an open space where people can talk without judgment. She listens closely and helps clients set practical steps toward change. Sessions emphasize collaboration and respect for each person's pace.

    Rebecca uses tools from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns and try new behaviors. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and emotions without getting overwhelmed. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when people want clear, goal-focused support for change.

    Over three decades she has guided clients through loss, life transitions, and challenges around identity and purpose. She helps people clarify values, strengthen coping skills, and rebuild confidence after difficult events.

    Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She aims to empower people to make decisions that fit their lives. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  2. How motivational and mindful methods work online

    Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the client. Online sessions let the therapist reflect back concerns and values so people can speak through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. In an online visit this looks like naming a pattern, practicing a new response, and checking progress together. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want change but feel unsure. It uses guided questions to clarify reasons for change and build small, doable steps. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That planning can change over time as needs evolve. The practical benefit of online therapy is fitting sessions into everyday life. Online options can make it easier to schedule around work or family, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are offered before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    LGBTGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterHIV / AIDSLife purpose

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    32+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She works with people facing grief, LGBT related issues, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Coaching around career and life purpose is also part of her focus.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental. She listens, helps set practical goals, and uses short-term strategies alongside reflective conversation.

    What is her professional background?

    She has 32 years of professional experience and has worked with clients on grief, identity, and coaching issues. She also supervises LMHC interns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds the credential LMHC, licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.

    How are fees handled?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin working together?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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