About Intentional Minds
Our mental health center offers a holistic perspective that includes unique ideas for natural alternatives to support you and your family's overall well-being.
For as long as I can remember, I have been intrigued with understanding others, helping them understand how their struggles came about, and how to unlearn the patterns that have been keeping them stuck. As a teenager and young adult, I needed a non-judgmental, guiding space where talking about struggles and feeling understood were the norm. My desire to prevent others from feeling alone ultimately led me to pursue a career in mental health therapy and, in 2024, open my own private practice.
I work with children as young as three years old, as well as young women navigating anxiety, trauma, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and eating disorders. One of the things I love most about working with children is helping them learn tools and build their emotional intelligence so they are better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs.
Meet Alexis McDonald, MS, LPC
On a personal note…
I am a very driven, motivated person, so I choose outdoor, mindful activities to help me recenter and slow down.
Morning walks with my dogs have become the best part of my day. The calmness of the morning paired with chirping birds makes it easy to be present and appreciate small things.
I have renewed my love for reading and if I can lay in my hammock on a sunny day while I read- even better. Needlepoint, golf, strength training, and tending to my collection of plants have become new hobbies.
I am one of those energetic morning people, and the best treat in the morning is savoring the first sip of a deliciously sweet coffee.
Education & Training
I earned both my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin–Stout.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Play Therapy.
Services
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Are you and your child feeling frustrated & stuck with managing their big emotions? Do they seem to be overreacting often, rather than being willing to use their coping or communication tools? I specialize in in working with children ages 3-12 with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and/or trauma. Learn More!
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Is your adolescent struggling with their mental health, or the many challenges of middle or high school? Are you struggling to communicate with your adolescent? See how giving your adolescent a relationship with a therapist could provide support and create changes you’re looking for! Learn More!
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Are you wanting to process your thoughts, emotions, or trauma in hopes to change your parenting patterns with your children? I thrive in helping parents who are processing through general and personal difficulties. Learn More!
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Do you have anxiety or stress that you would like to figure out how to manage? Are you feeling the challenges of the prenatal or postpartum experience? Are you going through big changes that you would like guidance in? Or, do you have family trauma/issues that you want help working through? Learn More!
