Frances McNamara , LPC

Frances McNamara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania. Her practice has addressed a wide range of concerns, from adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and ADHD to more severe and persistent mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.

She brings an authentic, present-focused style to sessions, combining training in cognitive and dialectical therapies with client-centered and emotion-focused approaches. Frances emphasizes respect and gives clients the space to process the unique and very real circumstances of their lives while exploring both successes and barriers encountered in therapy.

Frances views reaching out for support as an act of courage and offers to walk alongside clients as they work toward greater strength and wellness. Her LPC credential denotes formal licensure to provide counseling services and reflects her professional training and experience in the field.

Approach-Focused Online Care

Frances McNamara integrates several evidence-informed methods into her online practice to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying patterns of unhelpful thinking and behavior and learning practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches strategies for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for mood instability and strong emotional reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and providing a supportive space where clients lead the conversation while the therapist offers understanding and validation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Frances collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into work, family, and other commitments. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these options to maintain continuity of care, offer timely support, and tailor the format to what works best for each individual.