Mrs. Krystal McDonald, LPCC

(She/her )

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training™

Online Therapy

About Me

I am an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist with advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work. I specialize in trauma therapy for adults struggling with the lasting impact of childhood wounds, relational trauma, chronic stress, perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, shame, and nervous system dysregulation. My work focuses on helping clients move beyond survival to experience real, lasting internal change.

With over a decade of experience, I help clients process trauma at the root — not just intellectually understand it. Rather than stopping at coping skills or symptom management, my approach addresses the underlying trauma, attachment wounds, and protective survival responses driving the patterns beneath the surface.

Education & Experience

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Ashland Theological Seminary
B.A. — The Ohio State University

*10+ years experience in trauma therapy
*EMDR trained for 8 years
*EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist for 3 years
*Advanced Training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Parts Work
*Advanced Training in EMDR for disordered eating, addiction, complex trauma, PTSD, grief and attachment trauma

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance

FSA, HSA cards as well as provides superbills for out-of-network reimbursement