Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 46 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem and 9 more.
Francine McNamara
(she/her)
Hi ! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive clinical experience working with individuals and couples. In addition to my private practice,I have been an Adjunct Professor for 15 years in a Graduate Program in Mental Health Counseling. I am also an author of a number of books dealing with mental health issues. I feel honored to work in this field and have established relationships built on mutual respect. My focus has always been on proving my clients with practical evidence based outcomes that have enriched their lives.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session, I will listen without judgement and be supportive of your concerns. We will come up with a treatment plan going forward that is tailored specifically to your needs. Based on my years of experience, many clients are anxious about their first session. I will do everything possible to allay your anxiety.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My clients have told me that my strengths are being empathetic ,practical and nonjudgmental. Having been in this field for a number of years, my clients appreciate my knowledge of evidence based interventions.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I thoroughly enjoy working together with clients who are motivated to explore solutions to their issues and challenges that life throws at us. Together we can explore practical solutions that yield more positive outcomes.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
School Issues
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $175 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT as a goal oriented and collaborative approach that will allow us to work together to focus on your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. You will learn effective coping skills for dealing with issues in your life. Additionally, we will focus on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions.
Psychodynamic
Together we will examine through self-reflection and self-examination the symptoms that may arise from dysfunctional and problematic relationship patterns in your life.
Supportive
I will help you feel deeply supported and understood while helping you find ways to resolve issues you might be dealing with. I will encourage you to discuss your concerns ,feelings and difficulties in a safe nonjudgemental environment.
Interpersonal
We will focus on what is happening between you and the people in your life and how we can make it healthier.
37 ratings with written reviews
June 16, 2026
Fran is just the best!! I always leave our sessions with a strategy. Not to mention, I feel so good having had the freedom to express myself without any judgment, I feel her complete compassion and understanding. It’s a wonderful gift I’ve given myself.
Verified client, age 55-64
June 8, 2026
I picked Fran because her bio stood out to me in regard to her experience as a LCSW. I also felt a warmth just from her picture and then on our first session we clicked.
Verified client, age 25-34
May 29, 2026
loved francine! so warm and easy to talk to