- Grief and loss
- Self esteem support
- LGBT concerns
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca McDonough is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 32 years of experience. She helps people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also supports those exploring LGBT concerns and people looking for professional or executive coaching.
Dr. McDonough focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space. She encourages people to name their goals and take small steps toward them. Her approach emphasizes listening first, then working together on practical strategies.
Her background includes long clinical experience and supervising new counselors during their internships. That history gives her a broad view of common struggles and what typically helps. She draws on different methods to match each person’s needs rather than using a single fixed plan.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. People often talk through feelings, try small behavior changes, and practice new ways of coping between meetings. She offers coaching-style support for career and leadership concerns alongside emotional work.
Because she works with adults across a range of life shifts, people turn to her for help recovering from loss, building confidence, or navigating major transitions. The first visits focus on understanding what matters most to the client and choosing practical next steps.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps people clarify their values and goals. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of big feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. CBT is often useful for low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits each person’s needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses. Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. It also lets people continue work when dealing with grief or transitions without rearranging their whole schedule.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, and career coaching. Additional focus areas include communication problems, HIV/AIDS, life purpose, and coping after disasters.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is warm and nonjudgmental with an emphasis on listening. Sessions are collaborative and often include practical steps to try between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 32 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical roles. That experience includes supervising LMHC interns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida as an FL LMHC. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.