- Client-centered therapy
- Psychodynamic approach
- Solution-focused work
About Kathleen
Kathleen McNamara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Recredentialed (LCSW-R) in New York with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing addictions, grief and loss, intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem, life changes, relationship and family problems, trauma and depression. Kathleen also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and problems tied to family of origin.
She uses a straightforward, person-focused style. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most and identifying a clear goal. Kathleen adapts the conversation and plan to what an individual needs, whether that is short-term problem solving or longer work on recurring patterns.
In practice she supports people who need to address a specific life situation and those who want broader change over time. She has experience working with men navigating transitions in life and with people coping with drug and alcohol addiction and domestic violence aftermaths. Kathleen helps people examine relationships, communication patterns, and commitment concerns.
Her approach blends client-centered ways of listening with psychodynamic thinking about past patterns and solution-focused steps to move forward. This mix lets clients reflect on where problems started while also testing small changes that can ease day-to-day strain.
Kathleen is based in New York and conducts therapy in English. Her practice can work with short-term focused plans as well as ongoing therapy depending on what a person wants to address.
How Kathleen adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
Kathleen draws on client-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy means listening closely and centering the conversation on the person’s priorities so they set the pace. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and patterns influence current feelings and behaviors, which can help with long-standing shame or recurring relationship problems. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and goals that can be tried between sessions to reduce overwhelm and test new ways of coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean focusing on short-term problem solving at first, then shifting to deeper pattern work if needed. The choice of techniques is reviewed and adjusted together as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also work better for quieter conversations while others suit shorter practical check-ins, so clarifying session options helps match therapy to everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, life changes, relationship and family problems, trauma, and depression.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines listening closely with practical steps. She adapts dialogue and plans to focus either on short-term needs or deeper patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience in social work and psychotherapy practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a NY LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Recredentialed) practicing in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.