- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT methods
- Client-centered work
About Frances
Frances McNamara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing mood and anxiety problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She uses a straightforward style and focuses on the issues a person brings to sessions.
Her background includes extensive work with adjustment disorders and both common and serious mental health concerns. She trained in cognitive and dialectical approaches and also uses client-centered and emotion-focused therapies. Frances integrates those methods in ways that fit each person's situation.
Sessions typically focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and building actionable skills for managing emotions, panic, or mood swings. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. The work can include short-term skills practice and longer-term attention to recurring problems.
Frances emphasizes respect for each person's circumstances and gives space to discuss both successes and setbacks. She aims to be present in sessions and to work collaboratively on clear next steps. That often means mixing practical strategies with conversations about feelings and relationships.
People who prefer a direct, skill-based approach combined with attention to emotional experience may find her style helpful. Prospective clients should follow the site directions to see online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How Frances uses EFT, ACT and CBT online
Frances uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and track emotion patterns that come up in relationships and personal struggles. EFT concentrates on identifying emotions and the interactional patterns they create so those responses can be changed.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic or low mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Frances will discuss goals and preferences with each client and recommend methods that fit their needs. That collaborative decision helps shape sessions and what is practiced between meetings.
Session-format details are not specified in the source profile, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that match the client’s schedule and energy. Therapists commonly adapt exercises and homework so progress continues between appointments.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes practical cognitive and dialectical methods with client-centered and emotion-focused approaches to address thoughts, behaviors, and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working across a range of conditions from adjustment difficulties to severe and persistent mental illness.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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