Therapist profile
Laurie McNamara, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Parenting areas
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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and MI methods
- Career and life changes
About Laurie
Laurie McNamara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Delaware with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, career difficulties, life changes, and related challenges that affect day-to-day life.
She works with adults who are facing grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, or compassion fatigue. Laurie also offers coaching-style support and helps with ADHD-related struggles. Additional areas she pays attention to include first responder issues, intellectual disability, jealousy, and challenges common to young adults.
Laurie uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. She draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people clarify goals and try small, manageable steps. Sessions aim to identify patterns, test new approaches, and build everyday coping skills.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. She listens to what matters most to each person and adjusts discussions and plans accordingly. People can expect focused conversations that move toward clearer decisions and actions.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies by location.
How sessions work
How Laurie uses structured approaches in online sessions
Laurie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT sessions often focus on clear problems like anxiety, low mood, or persistent worry and include practical exercises to try between meetings.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. That approach centers on identifying personal reasons for change and strengthening motivation in short, focused conversations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. She aims to adapt strategies based on how someone responds over a few sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life and reduce travel time. Some formats make it easier to have a brief check-in during a work break, or to avoid long commutes, while others support more in-depth conversation. Ask about the available session types when you schedule so arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Delaware
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career issues, grief, trauma and related life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to clarify goals and try new strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laurie has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LCSW licensed in Delaware and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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