Nora McNally, LMHC
Therapist in New York
Nora McNally is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and major life changes.
- Licensed inNew York
- License011303
- NPI 1770814386
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Nora
Nora McNally is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and major life changes. She also assists people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and mood disorders such as bipolar.
Nora aims to make therapy a straightforward place to talk about what matters most. Her approach begins by building a trusting, respectful relationship.
Background and approach
She listens to each person’s story and helps them name patterns that cause pain. Work in sessions can include talking through difficult memories, learning new coping skills, and practicing different ways of responding in relationships. Nora uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early connections shape adult feelings and behavior.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer practical tools for managing emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. Sessions are guided by the client’s goals. Nora keeps the focus on practical steps people can try between meetings while also addressing deeper patterns tied to attachment and trauma.
She emphasizes compassion and steady support during change. Based in New York, Nora holds a New York LMHC credential and works with adults facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She offers straightforward, empathetic care for people ready to work on lasting change.
Credentials
- LMHC (New York)
- License 011303 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1770814386 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nora lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Nora names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and skills-based therapy fit online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions; online sessions can help people notice these patterns and try new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to valued actions, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers clear exercises to practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, then suggest a mix of methods to try. Sessions often combine talk with concrete skills practice so clients can test what works and adjust the plan together.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face-to-face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is low or you prefer no video. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, homework prompts, or quick emotional support between scheduled meetings. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Nora commonly address?
She supports adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and bipolar mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Nora builds a trusting relationship first and then works collaboratively. Her style is client-centered and trauma-aware, combining talk and skills practice to address both immediate problems and deeper patterns.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life issues, including trauma, mood disorders, and compromised self-esteem.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nora?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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