About Kathleen
Kathleen McNamara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Recredentialed (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing addiction, grief, depression, and struggles with intimacy and relationships. Kathleen speaks plainly and aims to meet people where they are when they reach out for help.
Her work often centers on practical steps to cope with life transitions and ongoing family problems.
How Kathleen works
She helps people talk through communication and commitment issues, manage the effects of past trauma and abuse, and address problems linked to separation or divorce. She also supports those dealing with substance use, feelings of emptiness, and self-esteem concerns. Kathleen uses client-centered conversations that let people lead while she listens and reflects back what matters.
She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time, and she uses solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and small steps. Sessions are shaped to fit each person's needs, whether the focus is short-term problem solving or deeper work. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Kathleen believes the relationship between client and therapist is central to getting results, so she works to build trust and clarity early on. If a specific life situation needs attention, she can support short-term focused work to address it. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
The process is straightforward and designed to help someone take that first step toward change.
Kathleen lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Kathleen works with
The areas below are the ones Kathleen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW-R |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches offered online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects understanding, and helps the person clarify what matters most; this approach works well for people needing support through emotional struggles and decision points.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns that influence current feelings and behavior. It helps make sense of how past experiences affect present relationships and emotional reactions, which can be useful for issues like attachment problems, grief, or repeated relationship difficulties.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on concrete goals and small steps that move a person toward change. It is practical and goal-oriented, often helpful when someone wants focused work on a specific life situation or transition.
Deciding which approach will work best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made as the work proceeds to keep the focus useful and manageable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit people who prefer written conversation or need brief, frequent contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep continuity across changes in routine.
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