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Frances McNamara, LPC
Pennsylvania
LPC in Pennsylvania - Anxiety and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Client-centered listening
About Frances
Frances McNamara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She sees people for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Her background includes work across a wide range of needs, from adjustment difficulties and mood disorders to complex and persistent mental health conditions. She uses cognitive and dialectical approaches alongside client-centered and emotion-focused methods. Frances aims to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and then try different responses.
Sessions focus on practical skills and straightforward conversation. She gives space for people to describe what’s working and what’s getting in the way. The emphasis is on learning small changes that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Frances uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and guide action. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. These methods get applied in clear, concrete steps during sessions.
People can expect a direct, present approach that balances skill teaching with listening. Frances aims to help clients try methods in life between sessions and review what helps. Her practice is based in Pennsylvania and sessions are conducted in English.
How Frances uses structured approaches in online sessions
Frances draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include brief, targeted exercises and homework to practice between meetings. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage actions that match those values, which can help with motivation and decision-making.She aims to work collaboratively to find the best approaches for each person. That means discussing what techniques feel useful, adjusting the focus as goals change, and deciding together whether skills practice, values work, or emotion-regulation tools are most helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use visual tools and worksheets on screen or try exercises at home and then review progress in the next meeting.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she typically address?
Frances helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based methods and clear conversation. Sessions combine teaching of techniques with time to describe current struggles.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience working across adjustment issues, mood disorders, and more severe mental health conditions.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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