Christina Macnamara

Trusted, experienced LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW Florida

Experience: 29 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Christina

Christina Macnamara brings nearly three decades of clinical social work experience to her practice in Florida. She uses a collaborative, client-centered stance that values each person's unique story while drawing on practical, evidence-informed techniques to address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related life challenges.

Background and approach

As an LCSW she blends person-focused listening with solution-oriented interventions and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients clarify goals and develop workable coping strategies. Christina works with people navigating relationship strain, parenting challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress, as well as issues around attachment, self-esteem and life transitions.

Her style emphasizes partnership and mutual problem solving, helping clients move through overwhelming moments toward clearer decision-making and improved day-to-day functioning. She invites those facing loss, major change, or persistent symptoms to explore practical steps forward within a compassionate, goal-focused framework.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Christina commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing practical skills to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and accepting difficult emotions while building psychological flexibility for coping with grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Determining which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful and practical for each person’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, letting clients choose formats that fit their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or changing routines while still allowing for structured, goal-oriented work using CBT and ACT techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina commonly address?

She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues such as attachment and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends client-centered listening with solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral techniques to set clear, practical goals and build coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 29 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, bringing long-term practice experience to current client care.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW13068 and practices from that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English