Sara McDonough, ATR-BC, MS LMFT

I bring warmth, humor, curiosity and respect to the psychotherapy relationship, and strive to help individuals and families discover new meaning, hope and choice in their lives.

In addition to my training as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). I utilize expressive therapies such as Art Therapy and Sandplay Therapy as an adjunct to traditional talk therapy, when appriopriate. This integration assists with communication and externalization, and helps to contain and manage difficult emotions and perceptions. Please visit my website to learn more about these modalities.

Contact & Location

sara.mcdonough@comcast.net

Office Phone: (541) 654-2990

Site: Sara McDonough

3484 Chaucer Way
Eugene, OR 97405
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Therapy Approaches

  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family or Marital Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Object Relations

Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Elder Issues
  • Fear
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Midlife Concerns
  • Relationship Concerns
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma (PTSD)
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Worry

 

My Focus

The focus of my practice is working with heart, mind, body and spirit to help others find more balance, meaning and self-acceptance in their lives. This includes working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss and past trauma, as well as assisting individuals, couples and families in understanding and overcoming obstacles to communication, intimacy and fulfillment.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health
  • Check with me about billing other companies.
  • LifeWise
  • ODS
  • PacificCare
  • PacificSource
  • Providence
  • UBH
  • United

Education

BFA Studio Art MS Educational Administration MA Counseling (Marriage & Family Therapy, Art Therapy)

Licenses

ATR-BC
MS LMFT

Professional Memberships

American Art Therapy Association
American Counseling Association
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists

Accessibility

On-street parking

Age Ranges

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Elders