Clinicians
Home > CliniciansThe Family Center for Behavioral Health employs a staff of professional mental health clinicians, covering a wide range of treatments and clinical services.
Anna B. McDonald, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist
Anna B. McDonald, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist in the state of Washington and has been in private practice since 2005 (License #PY00003452). She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. She earned her Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Denver and completed her internship at Riverbend Community Mental Health in Concord, NH. Dr. McDonald is proud to be a native of the Pacific Northwest.
The theoretical orientations guiding Dr. McDonald's therapy include cognitive-behavioral, systems, developmental, and psychodynamic theory. She is also a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. Dr. McDonald develops a treatment plan for each client based on their unique needs, with some treatment more solution-focused and brief in n... Read More
Desiree Gaffney, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Desiree M. Gaffney, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor and child mental health specialist in Washington State (License #LH60373141). She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Self and Society and earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Saint Martin's University. Desiree completed her internship at Greater Lakes Mental Health Care in Lakewood, Washington.
The theoretical orientations guiding Desiree's therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Developmental Theory, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Desiree works in collaboration with each client to develop a treatment plan based on their unique, individual needs and strengths. She believes that every individual's experien... Read More