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Donald Macleod, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Donald. View 34 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

I have been very happy with his approach

Reviewed November 2024

My sessions with Don always end on a positive note. Even when we’ve run long, he always finds an encouraging word for me.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Donald

  • 37 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMFT

I have been doing Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy for 34 years. I enjoy working on various issues, but am not afraid to refer as needed. Helping others in this manner has been a joy for me over the years and I would delight in helping YOU. My modality is Cognitive-Behavioral, Brief Strategic, and hypnotherapy as circumstances allow. I believe that all my clients have the ability for change and growth and, if they are motivated, we will grow together.

Specialties

Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Stress Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Personality disorders Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Donald Macleod's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295366342.

  • LMFT · Texas · 201976 · Expires November 2025

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 Donald Macleod

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

Overall rating:

4.5

34 reviews

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I have been very happy with his approach

Reviewed November 2024

My sessions with Don always end on a positive note. Even when we’ve run long, he always finds an encouraging word for me.

Reviewed November 2024

His experience in real world situations is fantastic and spiritual guidance is on par!

Reviewed November 2024

Don is awesome. I feel like I can open up to him. I will be scheduling my next session with Don.

Reviewed September 2024

Great listener and fun to work out my situation

Reviewed September 2024

First visit was very good. I feel that Don knows where I am emotionally and spiritually and understands where I want to go from here.

Reviewed July 2024

Mr. McLeod has clearly much experience in the area of counseling. I would see him again.

Reviewed July 2024

Awesome guy!

Reviewed June 2024

He’s a great guy listens well keeps things fun and doesn’t get off track. He’s want I needed in a therapist for sure

Reviewed June 2024

Don is doing a great job showing me things that I didn’t take into account when facing my difficult situation. I now see more clearly how to improve my own behavior.

Reviewed February 2024

Funny, knowledgeable, caring. Very valuable time working together so far and learning a lot!

Reviewed April 2022

My wife and I would absolutely recommend Don Macleod as a marriage and family Counselor, Therapist, Mentor, etc. He was very attentive in hearing our concerns and deep struggles that we were having in our marriage and in our parenting. He was able to talk us through the lies that we were believing about ourselves, about each other, and about who we are as parents. He also was able to provide to us a particular skill set to work on which has continually helped us to deal with life as it comes. We are very thankful to him and what he has done for us in a seemingly short amount of time.

Reviewed February 2022

My expectations have been exceeded by Donald Macleod. He has been very helpful and funny breaking up tension that is common in these instances. He’s also exactly what we were looking for in a counselor. Having this faith based platform has added to our experience in receiving faithful counsel. Thanks for your care and spirit!

Reviewed July 2021

Don is an expert in the field. He understands my issues and addresses them with good care. He has helped me work in my inner self and has provided me with just the right amount of tools to succeed as a husband, father and as a human being. Super guy who truly cares about me.

Reviewed November 2023

Dons gotta be one of the nicest therapist I’ve seen in my life. Guy really helped me in a low place and gave great advice and ways for me to make it through times I wasn’t sure of.

Reviewed November 2023

Donald is very personable, professional therapist. He creates a relaxing and trusting environment to feel good about discussing issues however big or small. He has a great sense of humor, for me that is a real positive making it easier to build rapport.

Reviewed July 2023

Don is an amazing therapist, I feel comfortable telling him things that I havent told anyone else. He understands and listens, and he also is having me actively do things that will change my thought patterns and help me with my issue. cant reccomend him enough

Reviewed January 2023

great advise, great expreience, helpful, understanding but truthful

Reviewed December 2022

Donald is an amazing therapist, he know what sessions should be like and his level of professionalism is very high. Thank D

Reviewed January 2022

I really appreciate that after I spend (a lot) of time going on about many things, Mr. MacLeod can very quickly synthesize the issues and offer good concrete feedback and suggestions.

Reviewed December 2021

Don is a great therapist. Wise, compassionate and very helpful

Reviewed December 2021

Donald is a very kind and understanding individual who providing clear feedback and assistance. I sincerely appreciate his strong ability to listen and understand my issues and what I need to do to steer me on the right path. I cannot thank him enough.

Reviewed November 2021

My husband and I were going through a rough patch of life and it was bleeding into the marriage. Don really helped us get back on track to communicating and understanding one another again. He listens and gives real world examples there’s no blame game and there’s always room to be better for our sevens and spouse.

Reviewed November 2021

Very helpful. After first visit, I was already on the path to peace. I am looking foreward to continuing with him.

Reviewed November 2021

Donald has been key in my life. With him I have unlocked a lot of things that without his help I wouldn’t have tried to find out on my own. He’s literally the best! I am still learning so much about myself though our sessions.

Reviewed November 2021

Donald is a real blessing to me. He is very supportive and keeps a no-judgment zone, so you're very comfortable sharing with him. Most of all...he's been that trusted friend-in-my-head that can help me make sense of what I feel is my complicated world. But he's kind and sensitive enough so I can receive what he has to say. Some therapists or with too firm or too passive, and you end your session still unsure of yourself. I'm so glad to have Donald on my self-care team!

Reviewed November 2021

There are not enough words in the vocabulary to define how amazing Don is; he is engaged, he has an awesome sense of humor and our sessions feel so productive and not at all pretentious. I truly enjoy my sessions with Don.

Reviewed September 2021

Don is excellent, very nice, open mind and listen very well......I appreciate that so much!!!!!!

Reviewed August 2021

Anyone would be fortunate to have Don as their counselor. From the very beginning I felt safe to share things with him I'd never shared with anyone before. He's experienced and meets you where you're at in a way that invites you to grow.

Reviewed July 2021

He uses life experiences to relate to my problems.

Reviewed July 2021

Loved this man. he truly helped me see what problems i have in my life and gave me the tools to overcome them. 10 out of 10 would recommend

Reviewed July 2021

Don has been a godsend. He’s exactly the therapist I needed. He doesn’t mince words and is very honest, while also making sure that I understand that he is there to help me in any way possible. He has a way of helping me acknowledge and accept things I haven’t been able to, while also being comforting and letting me know I’m not alone.

Reviewed July 2021

Mr. Macleod is very empathetic and responsive to my personal issue. I find quite easy to talk to.

Reviewed July 2021

He’s amazing! I love how he’s really here for me, how he listens, and then tells me exactly where I missed something and really dives deep for me to truly understand the root of the topic being discussed. I recommend him 100/100 lol

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Donald Macleod offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Donald Macleod 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 Donald Macleod speak?

Donald Macleod speaks English.

How many years of experience does Donald Macleod have?

Donald Macleod has 37 years of experience.

Where is Donald Macleod licensed to practice?

Donald Macleod is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Donald Macleod accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Donald Macleod 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 Donald Macleod offer?

Donald Macleod offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Donald Macleod?

Donald Macleod 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 Donald Macleod?

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