Frances McNamara , LPC

Frances McNamara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience supporting people through a wide spectrum of mental health concerns. Her practice has addressed adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, ADHD and grief as well as more severe and persistent conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. She draws on extensive clinical experience to tailor care to each person's situation and strengths.

Frances is specifically trained in cognitive and dialectical approaches and also uses client-centered and emotionally focused methods to meet the needs clients bring to sessions. She emphasizes an authentic, present approach that honors each person’s lived experience and the very real circumstances shaping their life. Her work aims to create space for clients to process challenges, recognize successes, and identify barriers to change.

Respect and collaboration are central to her practice. Frances seeks to walk alongside clients as a steady support while they pursue greater resilience, stability, and overall wellness. She meets people where they are and partners with them to develop practical strategies for coping, growth, and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by teaching practical skills to shift reactions and responses.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for those facing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or patterns of self-defeating behavior.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and insights guide the process. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth through empathic listening and collaboration.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Frances works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into busy lives or to access support from different locations. These options allow for consistent, timely care and make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions.