Frances McNamara, LPC
Pennsylvania · 15 years in practice
Frances McNamara is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LPC, Pennsylvania
- PC010157 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1851937098 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Frances
Frances McNamara is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, anger, and attention challenges. Her manner is straightforward and present; she offers a calm space to talk through what feels overwhelming right now.
In sessions Frances uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and shift difficult emotional patterns.
Background and approach
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach skills for managing moods and strong reactions. Frances aims to keep work practical. She helps people identify goals, learn coping strategies, and practice new ways of responding between sessions.
Conversations focus on what matters day to day and what gets in the way of feeling steadier. She has worked across a range of difficulties, from mood conditions and panic to persistent mental health concerns. That background shapes a steady, respectful approach that balances emotional exploration with skill-building.
Frances believes reaching out takes courage. She tries to be a dependable partner as people sort through life changes, recover from loss, and build better habits. Her style is warm, direct, and focused on what helps in real life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Frances lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- 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)
Approaches Frances names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Frances blends approaches online
Frances uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and shift painful emotional patterns and strengthen how they relate to their feelings. This approach helps when emotions feel overwhelming or keep leading to the same problems.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build willingness to live a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and practice concrete behavior changes for mood and anxiety concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Frances will talk with each person about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan together so it fits what matters most to the client.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick, ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep steady progress over time.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Frances address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other mood and anxiety-related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is present and straightforward, combining emotional exploration with practical skill teaching to help people manage strong feelings and daily challenges.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has 15 years of experience working across a range of difficulties from adjustment issues to more persistent mood and personality concerns.
Where is Frances licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor holding a Pennsylvania LPC credential and is based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I meet with her from outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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