Therapist profile
Kathleen McNamara, LCSW-R
LCSW-R focused on family and relationship concerns
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- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
- Relationship issues
About Kathleen
Kathleen McNamara is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as addictions, grief and loss, intimacy concerns, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Kathleen also addresses depression and family-related problems in her practice.
Her approach is conversational and straightforward. She adapts the talk and plan to the situation the person brings. Sessions can focus on a single issue for short-term work or on longer-standing patterns that keep coming up.
Kathleen uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to look at repeating patterns that come from past relationships. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, practical steps when a specific problem needs attention.
She has particular experience with topics such as abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family issues, communication problems, and substance problems. Kathleen helps people sort through the practical and emotional parts of separation, divorce, or aging-related concerns.
Sessions are aimed at making everyday life more manageable. Kathleen works with adults who want clear conversation, practical next steps, and help understanding patterns that affect relationships and mood. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session so they can see whether the approach fits their needs.
How sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions fit
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client’s concerns, listens without directing, and helps people name their priorities and next steps. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns that often come from earlier relationships and life experiences. That perspective can help when similar problems keep showing up across situations. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical goals and small, achievable changes the client can make between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to choose which combination of approaches fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the emphasis as those needs change over time.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people keep continuity of care when life requires flexibility. Licensed professionals can use these options to help maintain momentum on practical goals while exploring deeper patterns that affect relationships and mood.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps adults with addictions, grief, intimacy issues, depression, relationship strain, and family-related problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a conversational, practical style that adapts to the person’s needs and focuses on clear steps when appropriate.
How long has she practiced?
She has 18 years of professional experience as a social worker in New York.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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