Licensed to practice in 5 states and accepts 32 insurances. Specializes in Mood Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and 9 more.
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Hello! Thank you for your time! I'm Janel McDonald, and I aim to provide compassionate, non-judgmental, empathetic care. My mission is to ease your apprehension and provide you with a safe and comfortable place to discuss your specific motivation for seeking counseling services. I served in the military for 22 years and have experience working with military veterans and civilians through some of the most challenging transitions in their lives. In the past four years, I have been working with clients by meeting via telehealth in their homes and the community to overcome barriers to treatment (e.g., transportation and childcare). My job as your therapist is to address the areas in your life where you need help. You don't have to do it alone. So, whenever you're ready, don't hesitate to get in touch with me, and let me share your path to grow towards a better tomorrow.
In our first session, we will review your scores, discuss what brings you to counseling, discuss your diagnosis and treatment plan, and exchange contact information. If you're up to it, maybe learn some pleasant coping exercises for after the session.
When working with clients it is most important for me to build a working relationship that is biased-free. I continually work towards understanding and meeting my clients where they are in relation to their own values and belief systems and helping them with their issues by being mindful of their available resources and helping them network with resources in their community.
Military veterans, Fertility issues (e.g., infertility, sexual dysfunction, IVF, Peri/Postpartum depression), Bereavement/Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Trauma/PTSD, and Anger Management.
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
I draw upon several theoretical frameworks completely dependent on the presenting issues of each individual client. I have training in CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR.
30 ratings with written reviews
August 24, 2026
Janel has helped to give me a new perspective to life. Her warm approach gives the familiar feeling of catching up with a friend while also giving you the tools to put in the work ahead. She is such a great listener and every session feels like a step in the right direction.
June 17, 2026
I came to Janel with a multitude of problems. I thought I was the most difficult case out there. She has made me feel comfortable and open minded enough to broach any subject. Janel is empathetic and warm. I am getting a lot out of our time together.
April 23, 2026
This session felt very welcoming. I didn’t feel uncomfortable talking to Mrs. Janel. I look forward to working with her.