
Nora McNally
Compassionate, experienced mental health care
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Compassionate, experienced mental health care
Start with Nora McNallyLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Nora McNally is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York with 15 years of clinical experience supporting adults who face barriers to living their lives fully. She has worked with a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, compromised self-esteem, major life transitions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, anger management, parenting and intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder.
She views the therapeutic relationship as the essential first step in effective treatment. By building a strong, trusting connection, Nora creates a safe and compassionate space where each person’s life story can be explored on its own terms and addressed with respect for their unique experience.
Her approach is client-centered and trauma-informed and she integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Nora believes choosing to pursue mental health support is an act of courage and commitment, and she considers it a privilege to accompany someone as they work to improve the fullness and quality of their life.
She is licensed to practice as a mental health counselor in New York (NY LMHC 011303). If someone thinks Nora can be of service as they pursue greater well-being, she welcomes hearing from them.
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One of the main advantages is convenience and flexibility - individuals can choose the format that fits their life, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability can make it easier to attend sessions consistently and integrate therapeutic work into a busy schedule.
These services are provided by licensed professionals, and if someone decides they need a different fit they may switch therapists at any time. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, practical way to pursue improvements in overall well-being while working with a trained therapist.