Heather McNamara – LAC, NCC
Heather McNamara
Location: In Person Sessions in Manalapan NJ, Virtual Appointments in NJ
Credentials: LAC, NCC
License: 37AC00971100
Type Of Services: 1 on 1 Therapy, Family Therapy, Teen Therapy, Kid Therapy
Languages: English
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Please note, that we cannot guarantee you’ll receive a particular therapist should you ask for one, but we do our best to match you with what you’re looking for to the best of our ability. Therapists are based on availability and the Clinical Intake process.
Age Groups Served
- Kids (5-12)
- Teens (13-18)
- Adults (19+)
Areas of Focus:
- Abuse
- ADD & ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Cultural Experiences
- Depression
- Eating Issues & Struggling with Unhealthy Eating Habits
- Family Issues
- Financial Stress
- Food and Weight Struggles
- Friendships
- LGBTQIA+ Transitions
- Moving Transitions
- OCD
- Parenthood
- Phone & Social Media Burnout
- Psychiatric
- Self-Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Issues
Treatment Approaches:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Family and Marital Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Based Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
- Person Centered Therapy (PCT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strengths Based
- Stress Management Skills
- Structural Family Therapy (SFT)
- Supportive Therapy
- Trauma Informed Care Therapy
Accepted Insurance: See full list here
Heather McNamara is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a Minor in Child Advocacy and Policy, and a Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University.
Heather is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where individuals can feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, families, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. She has a particular interest in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Heather believes that every individual brings unique strengths and experiences to the counseling process and takes a strengths-based approach to help clients recognize their abilities, build confidence, and create meaningful and lasting change.
Her approach to counseling is person-centered and collaborative, while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based on each client’s individual needs and goals. She believes counseling should be a collaborative process in which clients feel respected and empowered to determine their direction of growth.