I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, having worked in the field for the past 15 yrs. My experience has ranged from adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD all the way to severe and persistent mental illness, including bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
I look forward to working with you, offering an authentic, present approach to the needs you bring to the session, specifically trained in cognitive and dialectical approaches, as well as, client and emotion focused therapies.
I believe in respect, wanting you, as the client, to have the space you need to process the unique and “very real” circumstances of your life and be able to express the success and barriers you are experiencing in this process.
It takes a lot of courage and strength to reach out for help, and I look forward to walking alongside you as a support in your journey to health, strength and better wellness!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
PA LPC PC010157
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Frances McNamara. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Fran has always been available and supportive - would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Frances for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
She is kind, easy to talk to, personable, professional, and extremely helpful!!!
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Frances for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
