Timothy McNamara, M.A., LP
Locations
- Nursing Homes (Long Term Care Facilities)
Licensures/Certifications/Titles
- Minnesota Licensed Psychologist
Services Offered
- Counseling and psychotherapy for residents of long-term care facilities
- Cognitive screening
- Behavioral programming development
- Consultation with primary care providers and specialists
- Training and education for long-term care facilities
- Long-term care facility consultation and organizational development
- Presentations to the general public and professionals
I have worked in mental health since 1981 in various settings including residential psychiatric treatment, outpatient services, a Rule 29 clinic and group homes with behaviorally and emotionally disturbed adolescents. When I joined the Associated Clinic of Psychology in 1990, I was asked to begin providing services in long term care facilities, which was something I had never considered. Somewhat dubiously, I agreed to give it a try and quickly discovered that I really enjoyed serving residents in nursing homes. I have very much enjoyed providing services to older adults and other residents of long term care facilities. Working with ACP, I feel that I have been able to make a difference in the quality of life of residents in nursing homes and board and care facilities. It's a privilege to serve this unique population.
My working approach is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, ecological psychology and the Gestalt approach. My general philosophy is borrowed from the observation of Kurt Lewin that B=ƒ(P,E) or "behavior is a function of the person within their environment." This approach can include working directly with residents from a counseling perspective, working with the facility staff to use helpful behavior management approaches, changing the environment to promote more healthful functioning, education for families, training for caregivers, consultation with the care team, organizational development, coordination of care strategies between providers.
Education
- Master's Degree in Human Development, St. Mary's University, May 1988
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Development, St. Mary's University, May 1981
- Gestalt Institute of the Twin Cities, Postgraduate Intensive Training Program, May 1988
- Gestalt Institute of the Twin Cities, Advanced Training Program, May 1990
- Ongoing training in geropsychology, psychopharmacology, serious and persistent mental illnesses, mood disorders