Profile / United States
Mary Dann-McNamee, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Self-esteem
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Communication skills
About Mary
Mary Dann-McNamee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, and low self-esteem. Mary focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to see what helps in real life.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and shift everyday patterns. Sessions focus on clear goals, small experiments, and improving communication. Mary encourages people to identify strengths they already have and build on them.
Mary often helps with attachment questions, caregiver stress, and communication problems that wear on daily life. She also supports those dealing with divorce or separation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose or midlife changes. Practical concerns such as money stress, workplace strain, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and sexual or women’s health topics are included in her work.
Her approach keeps things straightforward. Conversations are used to pinpoint what’s getting in the way, then develop specific skills and behaviors to try. Homework tasks are common and kept manageable to fit into busy lives.
Mary offers therapy in English and works from a perspective that values the client’s knowledge of their own life. People who want structured, step-by-step change and clearer communication tend to find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mary combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques in a practical way. CBT focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve relationships. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping people use their own strengths to move forward.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and recommend exercises or strategies that fit your situation. That process is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports practicing communication and behavioral experiments between meetings in real-world settings. Licensed professionals help clients adapt techniques so they can be tried and adjusted between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does she help with most often?
She helps people with relationship and family problems, grief and intimacy-related issues, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, and workplace or money concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to create clear goals and steps. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and trying small behavioral changes between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on relational and personal concerns.
What is her credential and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm available formats before booking to know whether phone or video options are offered.
How does pricing work for her services?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen subscription tier.
How do you start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
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