Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy Services in Shoreview
Sharon Stein McNamara, Ed. D Psychology is a dedicated mental health practice serving individuals, couples, families, and children seeking transformative therapeutic support. Founded on evidence-based practices and over 26 years of clinical experience, our practice specializes in adoption therapy, family therapy, anxiety and depression treatment, marriage counseling, and forensic psychology services. Dr. Sharon Stein McNamara, a licensed psychologist in Minnesota since 1993, brings expertise in treating complex issues including trauma, chemical dependency, and compulsive gambling. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, utilizing specialized methodologies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and forgiveness techniques to address emotional challenges.We serve clients in Shoreview, MN, and surrounding areas, offering both traditional therapy and coaching services for those navigating adoption-related issues or seeking birth family connections. Our practice combines academic excellence from Harvard University training with practical experience from McLean Hospital internships to deliver compassionate, non-judgmental care. We maintain certifications in mediation, addictions treatment, and forensic psychology evaluations to address diverse client needs. Our mission focuses on empowering clients to overcome life's challenges through tailored therapeutic interventions that promote lasting personal growth and improved quality of life.
Services
Adoption Therapy
Family Therapy
Anxiety & Depression Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Forensic Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 26 years of specialized mental health experience.
- Our team includes a Harvard-trained psychologist with McLean Hospital training.
- We provide evidence-based treatments for complex psychological conditions.
- Our practice combines traditional therapy with innovative coaching approaches.
- We maintain multiple specialized certifications in addictions and forensic psychology.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota
- Certified Addictions Specialist
- Certified in Mediation for Divorce
- Gambling Treatment Provider in Minnesota
Services
Adoption Therapy
Specialized therapy addressing adoption-related trauma and its lifelong effects. We help adopted individuals and families understand separation impacts through the seven core factors: loss, rejection, shame, grief, identity, intimacy, and mastery. Our approach combines trauma-informed care with practical coping strategies for all adoption constellation members.
Family Therapy
Customized family counseling addressing communication breakdowns and relationship conflicts. We work with multi-generational families to improve understanding and resolve conflicts through structured therapeutic interventions. Our approach focuses on creating safe environments for emotional expression and developing practical conflict resolution skills tailored to each family's unique dynamics.
Anxiety & Depression Therapy
Personalized treatment plans for anxiety and depression management. We employ evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping mechanisms and regain control over their mental health. Our therapy focuses on identifying triggers, modifying negative thought patterns, and implementing practical strategies for long-term emotional stability and improved daily functioning.
Marriage Counseling
Comprehensive relationship counseling for married couples and dating partners. Our services address communication issues, conflict resolution, and emotional connection challenges. We provide both traditional counseling sessions and specialized coaching to strengthen relationships through improved understanding and collaborative problem-solving techniques.
Forensic Services
Expert forensic psychology evaluations for child custody cases and co-parenting disputes. We conduct comprehensive assessments including psychological testing, document reviews, and third-party interviews to provide courts with objective recommendations. Our services support legal decision-making through evidence-based analysis of family dynamics and parental competencies.
People
Sharon Stein McNamara
Licensed Psychologist
Harvard-trained psychologist with 26 years of clinical experience specializing in adoption trauma, family therapy, and forensic psychology. Author of 'Compulsive Gambling: Theory, Research and Practice' and former Argosy University instructor. Certified in DBT, mediation, and addictions treatment.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use for adoption-related issues?
We employ trauma-informed care focusing on the seven core factors of adoption trauma, combining traditional therapy with specialized coaching techniques for birth family connections.
Do you offer services for both individuals and families?
Yes, we provide individual therapy sessions and family counseling to address relationship dynamics, communication issues, and multi-generational conflicts.
What mental health conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, chemical dependency, and compulsive gambling through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Are forensic psychology services court-ordered or available privately?
Our forensic evaluations can be conducted independently or as court-ordered assessments, providing comprehensive psychological analysis for legal proceedings.
What makes your practice different from other therapy providers?
Our unique combination of Harvard training, 26 years of clinical experience, and specialized certifications in multiple therapeutic modalities allows personalized, comprehensive care.
Do you offer coaching services in addition to traditional therapy?
Yes, we provide coaching for emotionally stable individuals seeking birth family connections or navigating DNA discovery challenges.
