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Mary Dann-McNamee

Compassionate guidance for relationship and life challenges

LMFT California

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Mary

Mary Dann-McNamee is an experienced California-based LMFT who focuses on supporting people navigating relationship strains, family conflict, grief, and intimacy challenges.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert in their own story, drawing on their existing strengths to address problems like self-esteem struggles, attachment concerns, and communication breakdowns. Her work emphasizes collaborative care that honors clients' lived experience while introducing practical skills.

Over 19 years of practice, she has worked with issues ranging from divorce and caregiver stress to questions of life purpose, sexuality, and workplace difficulties. Mary blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients explore patterns, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and experiment with new behaviors.

She encourages clients to take the first courageous step toward change and supports them in building sustainable strategies for healing and growth.

Integrating Behavioral Work and Client-Centered Support Online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress; it is useful for concerns like self-esteem issues, anxiety around relationships, and managing grief-related habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy, acceptance, and the client’s expertise in their own life, which helps people feel heard while exploring personal values and goals.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person’s needs and preferences. She listens to goals, assesses what feels most effective, and blends techniques so the plan evolves with the client’s progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, integrate therapeutic work into daily life, and access support without a commute, while preserving the same clinical focus on skills, insight, and relationship building that Mary uses in her practice.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, and self-esteem concerns, along with areas like attachment, caregiver stress, and workplace difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, emphasizing collaboration, strengths, and practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience practicing as a therapist in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California with license number CA LMFT 107359 and practices in that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
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 are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English