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Laurie McNamara, LCSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationDelaware
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
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About Laurie

Laurie McNamara is a Delaware-licensed LCSW with five years of clinical experience supporting people through stressful life transitions and emotional challenges. She has worked with concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship and intimacy-related issues, and brings a practical, person-centered approach to each client.

Background and approach

Laurie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients build motivation, confidence, and clearer career direction. Her practice adapts to individual needs rather than applying a single template, and she collaborates with clients to shape conversations and treatment plans that fit their goals.

Laurie also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related difficulties, and other areas such as family concerns and coping with life changes. She aims to empower clients to take courageous first steps toward improved wellbeing and more fulfilling daily life.

Approaches for Online Growth and Change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's own motivation to change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment, which can be helpful for career transitions, lifestyle shifts, or when someone feels stuck.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend techniques so the plan fits each individual rather than applying a single method automatically.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or limited transportation. Video calls approximate face-to-face conversations, phone sessions provide a straightforward option, and live chat or text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These formats make regular engagement with a licensed professional more accessible and adaptable to day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Laurie focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and career difficulties, as well as grief, trauma and compassion fatigue. ADHD-related struggles and coaching needs are also listed among her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Laurie combines respect and sensitivity with practical, collaborative guidance, tailoring dialogue and plans to each person to build motivation, confidence, and clearer direction.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience delivering behavioral health support and interventions across a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Laurie holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Delaware with the designation DE LCSW Q1-0012004.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Laurie offers a variety of remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesIntellectual disabilityJealousyYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Delaware

Languages

English