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Welcome to
MACDONALD
COUNSELING

Beneath the waves, we begin to heal

~Individual and group therapy for adults

ABOUT

A supportive space for healing using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

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At MacDonald Counseling in Tinton Falls, NJ, I provide a supportive space for healing using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck, I’ll help you build psychological flexibility, process difficult experiences, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

 

Together, we’ll focus on what truly matters to you, developing skills to navigate challenges with clarity and purpose. I am a registered STAR Behavioral Health provider and have had success working with active military, veterans and their family members. Together, we will work toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.

SPECIALTIES

I offer individual and group therapy to adults with expertise in the treatment of substance abuse and dependence (for both the person experiencing a substance use disorder and their loved ones), anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am a trauma-informed therapist with extensive experience working with trauma related struggles.
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Private Practice Consultation
Melissa MacDonald Licensed Professional Counselor MA, LPC, LCADC

About 
Melissa MacDonald

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC

I provide a supportive space for healing using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck, I’ll help you build psychological flexibility, process difficult experiences, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll focus on what truly matters to you, developing skills to navigate challenges with clarity and purpose. I am a registered STAR Behavioral Health provider and have had success working with active military, veterans and their family members. Together, we will work toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.

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Waves

“You can’t stop the waves,

but you can learn to surf."

 

Jon Kabat-Zinn

 

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Contact Us

Interested clients and those looking to refer or partner with me can schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation through my HIPPA compliant site here (select "New Client" even if you're looking to refer or partner). You will be asked to answer a few questions and choose a call back time that works for you. Before confirming, I’ll review your responses to make sure my availability fits yours, I accept your insurance, and I'm the right person to help you meet your goals.

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