Sean McDonald

Analytic Therapy

Finding the right therapist means finding someone who sees you as a whole person, not just a collection of symptoms. I work with individuals, couples, and families to develop deeper self-knowledge and create meaningful change. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, or addiction, therapy offers a space for dialogue, understanding, and transformation. This process takes time and commitment, but it's rewarding work that gives you insight to shape your own future. I'm here to help you move through your difficulties and see them in a new light.

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About

I'm Sean McDonald, a Licensed Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in West Los Angeles. With over ten years of experience across diverse therapeutic settings, I've worked with people facing everything from current life transitions to deep-rooted, long-term challenges. I'm trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and EMDR, and hold certifications as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My approach is comprehensive and individualized because I believe there's no single solution for any person. I'm married with three children and live in Santa Monica, and I consult from offices in West Los Angeles, Venice, and Ventura.

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Experience

My clinical experience spans residential addiction treatment programs, psychiatric hospitals, and community mental health centers. I've worked with patients experiencing psychosis, PTSD, institutional trauma, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, and co-occurring disorders. I specialize in addiction services, gender and sexuality issues, couples therapy, and personality disorders. Additionally, I'm trained in EMDR therapy, which helps patients gain distance from traumatic events and regain control over their responses. The issues people bring to therapy are deeply personal and sensitive. My varied experience allows me to hold space for pain and help patients move through their struggles with compassion and expertise—a privilege I don't take lightly.

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