Work with Christina Macnamara (LCSW, OSW-C) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

Whether you are an adult or child, life can present with challenges and trials. You may feel overwhelmed or lost. Illness, divorce, death, new jobs, and change are times when we could use extra help. Adjusting to these challenges and figuring out how to cope can leave you stuck sometimes. You may be trying to find yourself again, or facing difficult decisions. Talking to a therapist can help you process your thoughts and feelings, moving you forward in this phase of your life.

I have been a licensed clinical social worker more than 20 years. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and solution-focused, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Techniques as well as relevant psychology theories. I believe we are each unique, even with shared experiences, and therapy should be tailored to the need of an individual.

I approach therapy as a partnership, where we work together toward a goal. That goal can be reducing distress related to anxiety, depression, and grief or addressing difficult life decisions or general coping. I am ready to ready to be a part of your journey and look forward to meeting you.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression

Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Attachment Issues , Blended Family Issues , Body Image , Cancer , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Chronic Pain Illness and Disability , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Dependent Personality , Domestic Violence , Eating and Food-Related Issues , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Hoarding , Hospice and End of Life Counseling , Impulsivity , Isolation/Loneliness , Life Purpose , Midlife Crisis , Money and Financial Issues , Mood Disorders , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Post-traumatic Stress , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Self-Love , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 29

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

LCSW #13068 (Expires: 2023-03-31)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christina Macnamara. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written by J.E. on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

A friend recommended Christina Macnamara , and I'm glad he did. Christina really listens to me and is extremely easy to open up and talk to. She offers me the tools I need to achieving my peace. I look forward to the appointments and highly recommend Christina as a very qualified therapist.

Written by L.E. on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief

Christina is awesome. She is ready to talk to and cares....I trust her and wish I could continue seeing her.

Written by M.I. on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Christina’s counsel is caring, thoughtful and practical. I appreciate her Christian world view.

Written by D.E. on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Helpful beyond words.

Written by T.R. on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 1 month

Christina has a wide range of knowledge and has been very helpful in bringing many points of view to my situation. She's very enjoyable to be with and easy to talk to, which is really important.

Written by S.T. on Mar 06, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Christina Macnamara is wonderful and helpful. Two thumbs up.

Written by J.O. on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes

Christina is an awesome therapist and has been a great asset in helping me with this stage in my life.

Written by K.E. on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse

Christina is an absolute blessing

Written by A.M. on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Christina is great all around, I immediately felt myself open up and surprised at how much we get out of our sessions together. She sends homework that helps a lot in filling in the gaps between sessions and maximizing the next calls.

Written by G.A. on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Christina is very reassuring and a great listener.

Written by C.H. on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Christina is very genuine and loving. She accepts me and supports me and helps me through my struggles. I have been blessed to have her by my side while I learn to live a healthy life!

Written by E.M. on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Christina has been an amazing therapist. She actually takes the time to listen about your life and what's going on. She has a very nurturing approach in therapy which has helped me a lot. Out of a few therapists I've seen, she has been the best one.

Written by H.I. on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, relationship issues, and family conflicts

I feel very lucky and grateful to have been paired with Christina Macnamara for therapy sessions. She's very supportive and attentive to my concerns. She has gone above and beyond in offering different worksheets, articles, and helpful tools that aid in reaching my overall goal. If you are looking for a therapist that you can easily connect to, I'd highly recommend looking no further!

Written by K.A. on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

She is amazing!! She makes me feel comfortable to speak about what I feel in all honesty. She is a great listener and encourager. She notices the small victories and makes sure to emphasize them. I love my sessions with her, highly recommend her!!

Written by D.E. on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Christina is great. She’s really helping my relationship with my daughter.

Written by T.H. on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

I have recommended Better Help to multiple friends of mine. It's so much better than going to an office. Christina is attentive and listens and I feel like she actually hears me. I very much appreciated all the questions I was asked on my intake to help match me with the right therapist for me. Better Help got it perfectly right on the first try!

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