Meet Lori
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Student Counsellor)
​(Truro Location)
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** Accepting New Clients **
It is our pleasure to introduce Lori MacDonald as part of the growing LivingWell team!  

After completing her undergraduate degree at Saint Mary's University and Mount Saint Vincent University, Lori decided to pursue the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) program at Yorkville University. She will be doing her practicum placement at LivingWell starting in May 2025. 

Lori considers it a privilege to have offered mental health support over the the past 20 years. Throughout her career, she has been a part of the intervention team at the IWK as an Early Interventionist and Residential Counsellor, a community support worker with Family and Children Services, Hants County, as well as a Youth Worker with the NS Youth Detention Centre. Lori believes in offering an integrative approach to therapy, holding the sacred space that each client has a unique capacity to overcome the myriad of difficulties they are facing.

Lori is a compassionate and skilled clinician in training and aims to help you identify and build upon your personal strengths, values, and beliefs to better navigate life’s challenges and achieve your goals. 

Lori is looking forward to meeting you as you take this next step into your healing journey!

Some Areas of Strength/Expertise Include: 
Person Centered                          Emotional regulation                  Relationship Building           
Grief/Loss                                     Spiritual/Faith Direction             Youth & Families
Self Esteem                                   Conflict Resolution                      Emotion Focused
Anxiety                                          Depression                                     Solution Focused
​Somatic experiencing                 Stress reduction                            Trauma Informed
                             
Education
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Student) 2022-present 
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology - Saint Mary's University & Mount Saint Vincent University - 2003

Professional Development: ​
  • Motivational Communication - Michael Vallis, PhD, IWK Health
  • Advanced Training in Family Centered Positive Behaviour Support - Joseph Lucyshyn, PhD, BCBA-D, IWK Health
  • Psychological Safety in the Workplace - Joseph Lucyshyn, PhD, BCBA-D, IWK Health
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification, IWK Health
  • Conflict Resolution certification, IWK Health
  • Crucial Conversations Workshop, IWK Health
  • New Directions Certificate: Praising Effectively, Devereux Glenholme School
  • New Directions Certificate: Teaching to Promote Positive Behaviours, Devereux Glenholme School
  • New Directions Certificate: Leading Activities, Devereux Glenholme School
  • New Directions Certificate: Building Relationships, Devereux Glenholme School
  • Risk Reduction Certificate for suicide prevention, QPR Institute (Question. Persuade. Refer.) - Devereux Glenholme School
  • Lead presenter for Active Listening Workshop: Leadership Summit, Saint Benedict Parish
  • Co-presenter with Dr. Alana Cormier on Dignity Conserving Care: Caring Ministries Workshop, Saint Benedict Parish

​** Lori MacDonald is a practicum student and is learning to practice her counselling skills and refine her approach to therapy. Lori is under clinical supervision with Valerie Brown, founder and therapist of LivingWell Counselling Therapy. As such, her therapy sessions are offered at a reduced rate of $60 for individuals and $80 for couples/families per 50 minutes. Please note Lori is not covered under insurance, and it will be up the to the client to cover payment and any late cancellation fees. **
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