About me

Hi, my name is Sally I am excited about working with Better Help to expand my ability to help others. I have been a therapist in New York for twenty years and I really love what I do and hope to share that love with you. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Masters Degree in Social Work and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in addiction, outpatient clinics, mental health clinics, in- home care and with crime victims. I have worked with all ages from children to elderly adults, with many different issues. My approach is very eclectic in style and client based. I believe the client is the most important person in the relationship and therapy works best when we build a relationship of trust and respect for one another in an accepting environment. My job is to guide you to a place of optimal functioning by identifying the skills that help you be the best version of yourself. I want you to recognize your progress and feel empowered to confront any problem or emotion that may come your way. I am looking forward to meeting you.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Antisocial Personality , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NY LCSW 072583-1

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for SALLY RUOCCO MCDONALD. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Mar 01, 2021 after therapy with SALLY for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

As a review i honestly can't put into words how thankful i am. I can tell you since doing sessions with Mrs. Ruocco my life have gotten better, I've made progress in my relationship with my significant other as well as grown as a person. She honestly makes you feel as if your almost talking to a friend you knew your whole life. When me and my lady first started doing sessions we barley talked much less wanted to be around each other. I can honestly say she saved my family and continues to work with us to be even better. So thank you i appreciate everything you've done Mrs. Ruocco

Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with SALLY for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Sally has been very responsive and accommodating. She has been supportive in guiding me through bettering my relationship with my husband.

Written on Jun 26, 2020 after therapy with SALLY for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Sally Ruocco Mcdonald is a great listener and takes her time understanding both partners. I love how she never gets lost finding us a solution, she have multiple suggestions on what we can do to solve our issues. Even throughout the week after we already had our video session she gives us assignments that helps alot. She responds back in a timely manner and makes me feel comfortable expressing myself and doesn't come off as judgemental just helpful and I love that about her.

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