Mind Body Psychotherapy

Compassionate Alternative Paths to Healing and Growth - David J. MacDonald, LCSW

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    • EMDR Therapy – Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
      • IADC – The Induced After Death Communication to Heal Grief
    • HeartMath – State of the Heart Healing
    • IFS – Internal Family Systems
    • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
    • AlphaStim SCS – A Drug-Free Treatment for Anxiety, Depression & Insomnia
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Your Treatment Options

Below you will find brief descriptions of the main styles of therapy I use.

Click on the heading for an extended explanation.  You may click on the links to reach independent websites with more information.

Therapeutic styles may be used separately on in combination depending on your unique treatment goals.

EMDR Therapy – Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

EMDR  Therapy is a breakthrough therapy approved for the treatment of PTSD and other issues.

Links to independent webpages with more info:
EMDR International Association
EMDR Institute, Inc

IFS – Internal Family Systems Model of Psychotherapy

IFS is a new type of psychotherapy that understands that each of our minds is made up of many sub-personalities.  By applying the principles of family therapy this model seeks to build inner co-operation and harmony as a way to promote healing.

Links to independent webpages with more info:
Center for Self-Leadership

Affect and Attachment informed Experiential Psychotherapy

HeartMath – emWave – Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training

Whether we are frustrated, anxious or serene our central nervous system is busy adjusting our body & brain to handle these emotional states. HeartMath’s technology uses a type of biofeedback to measure and report the activity of your heart.

For more information about this service:
Institute of HeartMath

Alpha-Stim SCS – non drug / alternative treatment for anxiety, depression and insomnia

Cranial Electrical Stimulation is a well tolerated non-pharmaceutical means to manage anxiety, depression and insomnia.   This small medical device can be used in the office or at home.  Small electrodes are clipped to each ear for a treatment session of 20 to 60 minutes.  Treatment lasts several weeks with some patients also continuing less frequently for a maintenance program.

Consultation & Training

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    • Guided Imagery (1)
    • HeartMath (2)
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  • Veterans (3)

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Thank-you for your interest in my practice

Currenty I’m accepting new patients/clients into my practice only for short-term Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy using Ketamine (KAP).  I also offer Trauma-Informed Case Consultation and Consultation for EMDR Clinicians.

If you are searching for a Trauma-Informed psychotherapist, I encourage you to take some time to look through the Your Treatment Options section of my site for information on current and effective models of psychotherapy.

If you are interested in help with a referral to a clinician who practices in a manner similar to me please check my Links to Resources page.  There I’ve listed professional organizations which oversee the training I’ve received.  Each has a directory of practitioners which is searchable by geographic location.

If you are a student or clinician seeking consultation or training, please use my Contact page to e-mail me or call.

Dave MacDonald MSW, LCSW
Fall – 2022

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