Nora McNally , LMHC

Nora McNally is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience supporting adults who face obstacles that keep them from living fully. She has worked extensively with trauma, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, as well as with clients experiencing compromised self-esteem, major life transitions, and physical or emotional abuse.

Nora places a high priority on building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. She treats each person’s experiences as a unique story to be heard and explored with empathy and compassion. That collaborative relationship allows therapist and client to examine life events and current challenges together and to shape treatment around the client’s priorities.

Her approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, and she integrates a range of evidence-informed techniques to meet individual needs. Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help clients develop practical skills, process difficult experiences, and identify meaningful directions for their lives.

Nora views the decision to seek mental health support as an act of courage and commitment. She aims to offer a respectful, nonjudgmental space where adults can work toward increased well-being and greater life satisfaction.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify personal values and to take flexible, values-driven action even in the presence of uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It is often used to support people facing anxiety, stress, or life transitions by helping them focus on what matters most.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns that developed in close relationships and how those patterns influence current connections and intimacy. It can be especially relevant when working on relationship concerns, attachment issues, or the emotional impacts of loss and abandonment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges and offers practical tools for coping and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nora will work with each person to consider symptoms, life circumstances, and personal preferences to tailor a mix of strategies that fit their goals and comfort level.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the format that feels most supportive for the work at hand.