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Christina Macnamara, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Christina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Christina. View 59 reviews
Great news, Christina is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Christina is great.

Reviewed September 2024

Christina is amazing! Her professionalism and compassion really stands out in our sessions. Her suggestions and follow ups really helps with keeping me accountable. I recommend her 100/100!

Reviewed September 2024

More about Christina

  • 29 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Whether you are an adult or child, life can present with challenges and trials. You may feel overwhelmed or lost. Illness, divorce, death, new jobs, and change are times when we could use extra help. Adjusting to these challenges and figuring out how to cope can leave you stuck sometimes. You may be trying to find yourself again, or facing difficult decisions. Talking to a therapist can help you process your thoughts and feelings, moving you forward in this phase of your life.

I have been a licensed clinical social worker more than 20 years. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and solution-focused, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Techniques as well as relevant psychology theories. I believe we are each unique, even with shared experiences, and therapy should be tailored to the need of an individual.

I approach therapy as a partnership, where we work together toward a goal. That goal can be reducing distress related to anxiety, depression, and grief or addressing difficult life decisions or general coping. I am ready to ready to be a part of your journey and look forward to meeting you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Relationship issues Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Aging and Geriatric Issues Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent Personality Domestic Violence Eating and Food-Related Issues Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and End of Life Counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Christina Macnamara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750422036.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW13068 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Christina Macnamara

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

59 reviews

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Christina is great.

Reviewed September 2024

Christina is amazing! Her professionalism and compassion really stands out in our sessions. Her suggestions and follow ups really helps with keeping me accountable. I recommend her 100/100!

Reviewed September 2024

Christina is a wonderful therapist. She has helped me so much in the last year. She responds in a sincere manner. She is kind and gentle but can give me the advice I need without being hurtful or brunt. She is wise and open to new things and I never feel judged. She gives so many words of encouragement and makes me feel heard. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2024

After working with Christina for several years, I can confidently say she has been instrumental in my personal growth. I have been blessed to have her guidance and unwavering support throughout my journey. Christina creates a safe and welcoming space, allowing me to explore my thoughts and emotions without judgment. Her insightful approach and compassionate nature have helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself, overcome challenges, and develop healthier coping strategies. Each session with Christina leaves me feeling empowered and more in tune with my authentic self. I am incredibly grateful for the impact she has had on my life.

Reviewed September 2024

Christina is so easy to talk to! She follows up by sending helpful articles or information on things we've talked about. I love her easy demeanor & her steadfast faith.

Reviewed September 2024

Kind. Smart. Great listener. Wonderful at getting to the heart of an issue. Follows up with relatable and helpful articles.

Reviewed August 2024

Christina is excellent! She has a great balance of listening and offering advice. She is the best therapist and I highly recommend her!

Reviewed July 2024

So thankful for Christina! She’s amazing

Reviewed May 2024

Christiana has been a great blessing in my life. I love sharing my life with her. She is kind, wise and always prays for me. Thank you!

Reviewed May 2024

10/10

Reviewed May 2024

Great therapist

Reviewed March 2024

I am grateful that my questionnaire has linked me with Christina. I am very comfortable when speaking with her. I always feel better after talking with her.

Reviewed March 2024

My time spent with Christina Macnamara is and has been a vital step in my journey of positive and healthy mental health.

Reviewed February 2024

Great therapist and consistently helpful.

Reviewed January 2024

Christina is fantastic and understanding. Highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2023

Christina is wonderful! She’s very supportive and seems to always know what to say- and her advice is always helpful. I am very grateful for her and her experience. She is very knowledgeable and caring.

Reviewed April 2023

Love Christina..she's supportive, listens. An gives godly advice

Reviewed March 2023

Christina is an amazing Therapist. She is a pleasure to speak to and really breaks down to find the root causes of your issues. We continue to work through and so much has improved in my life! I recommended her to many people and truly appreciate her.

Reviewed December 2023

She does a great job at figuring out the root issues, and listening to concerns and issues. Very helpful with discovering new life perspectives that heal and help. Would difinantly recommend her

Reviewed November 2023

I took some time off therapy and now that I’m back I’m so excited to be talking to Christina again. She’s a great listener and I’m always excited to catch up with her.

Reviewed November 2023

Christina is a great listener and compassionate. She understands my needs and does a great job with follow-through articles. I highly recommend Christina!

Reviewed September 2023

Christina has helped me walk through some personal challenges and I appreciate her guidance and advice so much.

Reviewed August 2023

I’ve been receiving therapy with Christina for over a year now and she is amazing. She has a great way of helping me refrain my thoughts and is something I look forward to each week

Reviewed June 2023

Wonderful, she has me excited for this journey through therapy and has already taught me some tools for navigating my grief, I've put them into practice and experienced success. I haven't felt this positive or optimistic in 7 years!

Reviewed March 2023

Christian is a life saver, she is a kind and loving professional woman strong in her faith and I feel safe with her and feel confident in confiding in her

Reviewed March 2023

Christiana is a great listener and provides excellent insight through worksheets and resources. I’m so grateful for our talks every week

Reviewed March 2023

Christina makes me feel comfortable.

Reviewed April 2023

So grateful for her

Reviewed February 2023

Christina keeps the objectives we set in mind and works hard to keep us focused. She always has a suggestion of something to try or understand better. She recommends outside resources of high quality. . She respects Gods word and helps me apply it to everyday situations. She cares.

Reviewed February 2023

Christina has been so supportive and helpful in processing some really heavy events in my life. I appreciate her walking with me through this journey of strength and healing.

Reviewed February 2023

Christina has been amazing from start to now highly recommended

Reviewed February 2023

Christina has been awesome!

Reviewed February 2023

My therapist is the best always listening to my concerns and responding with positive feedback.

Reviewed January 2023

Comfortable and easy , relaxed and articulate.

Reviewed November 2022

I was paired with Christina. I feel she was exactly what I needed in a therapist. She is a great listener and I feel like she understands my situation and helps me learn new healthy ways to heal. She gives great ideas on how to handle something that I could not see a better way. She is very empathetic and cheers on my growths and accomplishments. I definitely recommend Christina.

Reviewed November 2022

I’ve seen tremendous growth this past year in therapy with Christina and I look forward to our sessions every week!

Reviewed November 2022

Christina is a wonderful listener and offers incredibly thoughtful insight. I feel lucky to have been matched with her!

Reviewed November 2022

Absolutely intelligent, friendly, and compassionate therapist!

Reviewed November 2022

I've only been working with Christina and Better Help for a few weeks and already I have gained confidence, understanding to my circumstance. Christina is very genuine and provides helpful insight and tools to assist in my growth.

Reviewed August 2022

Christina has been an absolute lifesaver, she has been willing to be compassionate and understanding

Reviewed August 2022

I look forward to speaking with Christina every week. She encourages me, prays for me and helps me uncover things I've been struggling with for so long. I'm very grateful for our time together.

Reviewed June 2022

Christina has been a wonderful introduction to therapy and in my journey to resolve many of my issues. I love working with her and look forward to our calls. She provides tips and advice and really listens without judgement.

Reviewed June 2022

very understanding and kind

Reviewed June 2022

A friend recommended Christina Macnamara , and I'm glad he did. Christina really listens to me and is extremely easy to open up and talk to. She offers me the tools I need to achieving my peace. I look forward to the appointments and highly recommend Christina as a very qualified therapist.

Reviewed May 2022

Christina is awesome. She is ready to talk to and cares....I trust her and wish I could continue seeing her.

Reviewed May 2022

Christina’s counsel is caring, thoughtful and practical. I appreciate her Christian world view.

Reviewed April 2022

Helpful beyond words.

Reviewed April 2022

Christina has a wide range of knowledge and has been very helpful in bringing many points of view to my situation. She's very enjoyable to be with and easy to talk to, which is really important.

Reviewed March 2022

Christina Macnamara is wonderful and helpful. Two thumbs up.

Reviewed March 2022

Christina is an awesome therapist and has been a great asset in helping me with this stage in my life.

Reviewed February 2022

Christina is an absolute blessing

Reviewed January 2022

Christina is great all around, I immediately felt myself open up and surprised at how much we get out of our sessions together. She sends homework that helps a lot in filling in the gaps between sessions and maximizing the next calls.

Reviewed January 2022

Christina is very reassuring and a great listener.

Reviewed December 2021

Christina is very genuine and loving. She accepts me and supports me and helps me through my struggles. I have been blessed to have her by my side while I learn to live a healthy life!

Reviewed December 2021

Christina has been an amazing therapist. She actually takes the time to listen about your life and what's going on. She has a very nurturing approach in therapy which has helped me a lot. Out of a few therapists I've seen, she has been the best one.

Reviewed December 2021

I feel very lucky and grateful to have been paired with Christina Macnamara for therapy sessions. She's very supportive and attentive to my concerns. She has gone above and beyond in offering different worksheets, articles, and helpful tools that aid in reaching my overall goal. If you are looking for a therapist that you can easily connect to, I'd highly recommend looking no further!

Reviewed November 2021

She is amazing!! She makes me feel comfortable to speak about what I feel in all honesty. She is a great listener and encourager. She notices the small victories and makes sure to emphasize them. I love my sessions with her, highly recommend her!!

Reviewed November 2021

Christina is great. She’s really helping my relationship with my daughter.

Reviewed November 2021

I have recommended Better Help to multiple friends of mine. It's so much better than going to an office. Christina is attentive and listens and I feel like she actually hears me. I very much appreciated all the questions I was asked on my intake to help match me with the right therapist for me. Better Help got it perfectly right on the first try!

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Christina Macnamara offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Christina Macnamara works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Christina Macnamara speak?

Christina Macnamara speaks English.

How many years of experience does Christina Macnamara have?

Christina Macnamara has 29 years of experience.

Where is Christina Macnamara licensed to practice?

Christina Macnamara is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Christina Macnamara accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Christina Macnamara does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Christina Macnamara offer?

Christina Macnamara offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Christina Macnamara?

Christina Macnamara can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Christina Macnamara?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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