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Rosemary McFadden

Supportive CBT-informed therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Rosemary

Rosemary McFadden is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with 23 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and depression, and pays attention to related issues such as abandonment, communication breakdowns, control struggles, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, women's issues, and workplace challenges. Her approach emphasizes the client's strengths and lived experience as the foundation for change.

Rosemary typically uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, while also supporting practical skills for managing emotions and relationships. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, encouraging clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and offering support and empowerment throughout that journey.

Her work aims to help clients build resilience and find clearer direction as they address the problems that brought them to therapy.

CBT-informed care and flexible online sessions

Rosemary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. CBT emphasizes practical strategies such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing new coping behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Her approach centers on collaboration - she works with clients to determine which therapeutic techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore whether CBT techniques or other complementary strategies best address issues like grief, communication problems, or workplace stress, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Rosemary is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into a busy life, and access support from home while working toward clearer thinking, healthier routines, and improved relationships.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rosemary commonly address?
She supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and depression, and also focuses on issues like communication, control, and workplace struggles.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her work is collaborative and strengths oriented, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while building practical coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings and community practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California with license number CA LMFT 44372 and practices with that licensure in the state.
Does she accept clients who live outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients and works with clients located within California.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide different ways to engage in therapy.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English