I am licensed in New York with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & intimacy related issues and men struggling with life's transitions I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! A good fit between client and therapist is essential to move toward change.
I also support short term therapy with the need to focus on a life situation that needs to be addressed
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW-R 048090
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathleen McNamara. 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.
An absolutely wonderful therapist. She is an incredible listener, offers thoughtful and genuinely helpful advice, and creates such a comfortable, supportive environment. I always feel heard and at ease talking with her, and I’m very grateful to have found her. Highly recommend!
Written on Sep 14, 2026 after therapy with Kathleen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Kathleen was a perfect match for me and I will reach out again if needed in the future.
Written on Sep 08, 2026 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love that Kathleen is easy to talk to and most importantly, doesn’t sugarcoat reality.
Written on Jul 07, 2026 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
2sessions in and Kathleen is easily the best first impressions from a therapist in 25 years….
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
She’s been a blessing in disguise for me, very supportive and helped me to be a version of myself.
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Kathleen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Kathleen is so easy to talk to, she really makes you feel comfortable and provides great feedback!
Written on Dec 31, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue