Dr. Alyssa MacDonald, Psy.D., (Supervised Practice)

Dr. Alyssa MacDonald, Psy.D., C.Psych. (supervised practice) is a doctoral-level clinician serving adults across Toronto and Ontario online. She is supervised by Dr. Lauren Steinhart, a registered clinical psychologist. All sessions are held virtually via secure video, no travel required.

Alyssa holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Prince Edward Island. Her research has focused on supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and on women’s experiences with sexual violence. She completed her residency at Waypoint Centre for Mental Healthcare, a leading forensic and mental health facility in Ontario.

She works with adults who struggle with OCD, social anxiety, general anxiety, PTSD, and depression. She uses evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Research shows these approaches produce strong, lasting results for OCD and trauma (Foa et al., 2005; Resick et al., 2017).

Alyssa tailors every treatment plan to you. She draws on mindfulness, self-compassion, and motivational interviewing to support your goals. No two people are the same — and your therapy should reflect that.

She brings a strong commitment to social justice, inclusivity, and intersectionality to her work. She welcomes clients of all identities, cultures, and backgrounds. Her practice is affirming and non-judgmental.

Above all, Alyssa believes that real change starts with a strong therapeutic relationship. She builds that relationship with trust, warmth, and honesty. Whatever you are facing, she will meet you where you are.

Alyssa’s Therapy Modalities

• Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD

• Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD

• Mindfulness

Therapist Specialties

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and betrayal trauma

• Phobias (e.g. emetophobia, driving phobia, claustrophobia, flying phobia)

• Relationship difficulties

• Feelings of shame

Population Served

• Adults

• Ontario residents

• Individuals who have experienced sexual assault

• Members of the LGBTQIA+ community

Appointment Availability

• Morning

• Afternoon

Therapy Fees

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References

Foa, E. B., Liebowitz, M. R., Kozak, M. J., Davies, S., Campeas, R., Franklin, M. E., Huppert, J. D., Kjernisted, K., Rowan, V., Schmidt, A. B., Simpson, H. B., & Tu, X. (2005). Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of exposure and ritual prevention, clomipramine, and their combination in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 162(1), 151–161.

Resick, P. A., Monson, C. M., & Chard, K. M. (2017). Cognitive processing therapy for PTSD: A comprehensive manual. Guilford Press.