Nora McNally

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMHC New York

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Nora

Nora McNally is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 15 years of clinical experience supporting adults facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, mood disorders including bipolar, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting difficulties, and career or self-esteem struggles. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image, and responses to natural or human-caused disasters.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that prioritizes a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential perspectives to tailor work to each person’s story and goals.

Nora frames therapy as an opportunity to explore patterns, build coping skills, and address past harms in a compassionate, nonjudgmental setting. Clients can expect a practical, evidence-informed approach matched with empathy and respect for their unique experiences.

Nora encourages those ready to pursue mental health support to reach out and begin the process of exploring what growth and healing might look like for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

CBT helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and experiment with practical changes in thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it tends to be goal-oriented and skill-focused. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and developing psychological flexibility, supporting people who struggle with avoidance, distressing emotions, or life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed in early relationships and helps people reshape expectations and responses in close relationships to improve connection and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will discuss how methods like CBT, ACT, or attachment work might fit a person’s goals and adjust the plan as the work progresses, combining techniques when that seems helpful for the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access consistent support without geographic constraints. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain momentum between meetings, and use modalities that suit a client’s comfort level and daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nora commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, parenting and career concerns among other issues.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Nora practices a client-centered, trauma informed approach that emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship and collaborative exploration of a client’s story.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has 15 years of experience providing mental health care to adults with a variety of life and emotional challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is licensed as an LMHC with New York registration NY LMHC 011303 and maintains a practice based in New York.

Does she offer services in languages other than English?

Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with her?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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 working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English