Dr. Rebecca McDonough
Compassionate guidance for life transitions
LMHC Florida
- Experience
- 32 years in practice
- Focus areas
- LGBT, Grief, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca McDonough is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 32 years of clinical experience guiding people through major life transitions and emotional challenges.
Background and approach
She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help clients address issues such as grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and matters related to LGBT identity and wellbeing. Her background also includes professional and executive coaching and supervising LMHC interns, which informs a practical, growth-oriented approach to therapy.
She emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. Rebecca frames therapy as a collaborative process that balances emotional support with actionable strategies, tailoring sessions to each person's priorities and strengths.
Whether someone is navigating the aftermath of a loss, reassessing life purpose, or seeking clearer communication skills, she aims to empower clients to make meaningful, sustained changes at their own pace.
Approaches That Guide Online Sessions
cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills to manage emotions and behaviors, which is useful for issues like low self-esteem, grief, and life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients clarify their values and goals, making it helpful for emotional processing and self-exploration. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and practices that reduce reactivity and increase coping capacity for stress and loss.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing meetings through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make scheduling easier around work and life commitments and let clients access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of local travel constraints. The variety of formats also lets people pick interactive or lighter-touch modes of engagement according to the issue at hand and what feels most comfortable for them.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
Does the therapist offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Which session formats are available for online work?
How is pricing handled for sessions?
What steps are required to begin therapy?
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English