Licensed clinical psychologist, in private practice in the West Los Angeles area since 2018. Dr. McDonald holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Pomona College as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has 16 years of experience as a lead clinician, program director, and clinical supervisor in medical settings at UCLA and the VA Palo Alto. She enjoys bringing kindness and compassion to her work, always striving to respect the client’s goals as they work together in the therapeutic process. Dr. McDonald prefers to work with her clients in-person, rather than virtually, order to provide the best quality experience.