McDonald Therapy Group

Licensed Therapists in NY & GA

Therapy is for all of us, but what it means and how it works is unique to each of us. While we share much in common, we all carry experiences, beliefs, dreams, and fears that are ours alone. They give us our distinct perspectives. They shape our present and future, often in surprising ways.

At the practice, we tailor our therapeutic approach to suit what makes you uniquely you. We like to explore how our pasts shape our current experience. We focus on our relationships, as our attachments often are a driving force in how we go about our daily lives. Oftentimes, these attachments go unexamined, causing or reinforcing behaviors that we find unhelpful or even damaging. Sometimes we all need help identifying those behaviors and their triggers, and finding solutions to better address them.

We want very much to hear your story, and help you identify and overcome challenges that impact your relationships and daily life. We offer a welcoming, safe, and judgment-free space where you can be your most honest self. We work hard to make sure our clients feel heard and supported. We will listen carefully to you and offer tailored perspectives and ideas to help you maximize your strengths, conquer obstacles, and live a happier life.

Meet the team:

Marsha McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW ( Licensed in NY & GA). Her practice is geared towards women and young adults on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, perinatal mental health to name a few. She sees therapy as a collaboration between the therapist and her clients. Her approach is practical and solution focused. Ms. McDonald provide a safe place for women to be heard, valued, and supported. Being a therapist allows her to center her engagements and conversations around empathy and compassion, while keeping her clients accountable, empowered, and inspired to live a well-balanced, authentic life.

Alexis Palmeri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW in NY. Ms. Palmeri utilize an eclectic approach that is comprised of Humanistic, Client Centered Therapy and Mindfulness Training. While applying her own down to earth approach in therapy to support and adapt to her clients individual style. After all this is about her clients! Her career experiences have provided her with the skills to assess and help guide you.

Shari Bispham Jacob is a Licensed Master Social Worker- LMSW. Ms. Bispham specialize in providing psychotherapy to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment disorders in individuals from adolescence through adulthood. she believe in evidence based therapy methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and various solution based models that will help her clients heal and grow.

Debby Jean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, based in New York, NY. Ms. Jean has over 10 years of experience working with individuals from many different backgrounds. She has worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, trauma history, grief/loss and relational issues. She utilize multiple treatment modalities when treating individuals including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Psychotherapy.

Working with you

We’re looking forward to meeting you and hearing your story. Knowing what you’ve been through and what’s important to you will help us define goals you can work towards. We’re excited to support you in making lasting positive changes.