Lisa Junck MacDonald PsyD
Encinitas,CA
Summary
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with nearly two decades of experience specializing in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), trauma, and mood and anxiety disorders. Dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care through tailored, evidence-based interventions. Demonstrated success in achieving positive patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and adapting treatment strategies to address diverse clinical needs while maintaining the highest standards of psychological practice. Strong emphasis on utilizing measurement-based care to drive a results-oriented approach to psychological treatment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
01.2022 - Current
- Provide specialized therapy for OCD, BFRBs, and anxiety disorders using evidence-based modalities. Certifications in treatment of Obsessive compulsive and related disorders. Expert provider of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Clinical Psychologist
QTC Medical Group
01.2011 - Current
- Conduct VA Compensation and Pension Disability Evaluations for active duty service members and for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Evaluations cover a full spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, TBI, substance use, and other psychiatric conditions.
Staff Psychologist
Long Beach VA
2007 - 2008
- Assessment and treatment of homebound veterans enrolled in the multidisciplinary Home-Based Primary Care clinic. Responsible for all aspects of their mental health care, including individual, family, and couples psychotherapy, cognitive screening and psychological assessments, and coordination of patient mental health treatment with a multidisciplinary treatment team. Conduct continuing education seminars for psychology and psychiatry staff, medical students and residents, and psychology pre-doctoral interns. Compensation and pension examinations.
Staff Psychologist and Coordinator - Trauma Day Treatment
Loma Linda VA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Group, individual, and couples psychotherapy for men and women presenting with emotional and behavioral difficulties related to a traumatic event. Responsibilities included the development and evaluation of a Trauma Day Treatment program and the ongoing coordination of Trauma Day Treatment services. Supervision of pre-doctoral interns in APA APA-accredited internship program, and supervision of clinical psychology doctoral practicum students. Conduct continuing education seminars for mental health professionals, psychology staff, and pre-doctoral interns. Conduct compensation and pension examinations.Directed trauma treatment programs and supervised clinical trainees.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Intensive outpatient individual and group cognitive behavioral therapy with adults over age 65 presenting with moderate to severe psychopathology, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and personality disorders. Inpatient group psychotherapy with older adults presenting with chronic depression, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and dementia. Supervision of pre-doctoral interns in an APA-accredited internship program. Conduct continuing education seminars for mental health professionals, psychology faculty, pre-doctoral interns, and residential care facility staff.Specialized in geropsychology, providing CBT to older adults in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Education
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
Los Angeles, CA10.2004
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine University
Los Angeles, CA05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Whitewater05.1997
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05.1995
Skills
- Adult psychology
- Child and adolescent psychology
- Geriatric psychology
- Psychological assessment
- Evidence-based therapy methods
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Measurement-based care
- Expert in anxiety disorders, OCD and related conditions treatment
Certification
- California License #PSY 20359 (since 2005)
- Florida License #PY12292 (since 2024)
Affiliations
- International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
- San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA)
- Catholic Medical Association (CMA)
- Catholic Psychotherapy Association (CPA)
ADVANCED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
Certified through the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), International OCD Foundation
Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for OCD
Advanced training with Catherine Goldhouse, LCSW, and The OCD Training School
Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Model for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
Certified provider through the Trichotillomania Learning Center
TEAM-CBT Level 3 Certified Therapist
Certification through the Feeling Good Institute
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
Certification in parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Geropsychology
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, San Diego, CA
CLINICAL FOCUS
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
Trichotillomania, Dermatillomania, and other BFRBs
Trauma and PTSD
Generalized Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders
RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Multiple national and regional conference presentations
Publications in Biofeedback and contributions to The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy
Research affiliations with Duke University, University of Wisconsin, and Pepperdine University
GRANTS
Orange County Children and Families Commission – $99,700
Project: Early Childhood Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
QTC Medical Group
01.2011 - Current
Staff Psychologist and Coordinator - Trauma Day Treatment
Loma Linda VA
01.2005 - 01.2007
Postdoctoral Fellow
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Staff Psychologist
Long Beach VA
2007 - 2008
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Notre Dame
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