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Claire McDonough, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Claire is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Claire. View 6 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey

Recent reviews

Claire is wonderful. She is responsive, empathetic, and extremely knowledgeable. I always leave each session feeling as if it was a great session. She provides expert advice while also having an amazing understanding of my personality so will explain things in a way that I truly understand and need. Claire is exceptional at being honest with me while guiding me through my trauma and sessions in the best way possible. She is truly the best in my opinion at being the best therapist I have worked with and I know my short and long term emotional health is better now that I am working with her.

Reviewed September 2024

The longest I’ve stayed with a therapist bc she really gets me

Reviewed February 2023

More about Claire

  • 21 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I have a Masters and Bachelors in Social Work and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. My experience over the past 20 years has been in a variety of mental health settings. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as several other modalities. I have worked with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar and many other issues.

Therapy can be intimidating and opening up to stranger can be difficult, which is why I feel that building trust from the beginning is important. I will take the time to listen, and treat you with respect while at the same time challenge you to help you achieve your goals. I really enjoy helping people and I hope I can help you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Claire McDonough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023439783.

  • LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC05489900 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Claire McDonough

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

6 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Wonderful The best Compassion Helped Amazing Attentive Caring Empathetic

Claire is wonderful. She is responsive, empathetic, and extremely knowledgeable. I always leave each session feeling as if it was a great session. She provides expert advice while also having an amazing understanding of my personality so will explain things in a way that I truly understand and need. Claire is exceptional at being honest with me while guiding me through my trauma and sessions in the best way possible. She is truly the best in my opinion at being the best therapist I have worked with and I know my short and long term emotional health is better now that I am working with her.

Reviewed September 2024

The longest I’ve stayed with a therapist bc she really gets me

Reviewed February 2023

Claire has been incredibly attentive to my mental health needs. She helped me get through a very difficult transition in my life and continues to challenge me to build skills to help me appraise my own beliefs and build positive relationships. I’d recommend her to work with my own family and friends.

Reviewed December 2021

Claire is a gem of a human. She is warm but also firm. So happy to be working with her!

Reviewed November 2021

Claire is great and wonderful. She is an expert to her profession. She has helped me a lot with what I have been dealing especially my difficult emotions. She gave me helpful information that I can use and practice. I am so thankful her, I have been applying what she has taught me to my family and I seen them worked wonderfully and hopefully I can continue to follow through even when I am done with therapy. Thanks to her guidance and help, I feel like I am better as a person and a mother.

Reviewed June 2021

Wonderful all around. Thoughtful and caring. Good at giving tools & a great listener

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Claire McDonough offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Claire McDonough works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Claire McDonough speak?

Claire McDonough speaks English.

How many years of experience does Claire McDonough have?

Claire McDonough has 21 years of experience.

Where is Claire McDonough licensed to practice?

Claire McDonough is licensed to practice in New Jersey.

Does Claire McDonough accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Claire McDonough does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Claire McDonough offer?

Claire McDonough offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Claire McDonough?

Claire McDonough can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Claire McDonough?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.