My Zen Place
“About 10 years ago I picked up a paintbrush and took lessons at a local art center. Painting for me is the way I find my Zen place, my zone, a place to free my mind.
I have a bright and cheerful palate, I work in oils and paint mostly flowers and landscape. Recently I started to experiment with Abstract art.
I have a light, airy office and my studio is located above my office. It has proved to be a wonderful outlet for me.”
Background
Kate McGinley is a licensed family therapist in private practice in Villanova, PA. She completed her Bachelor degree at the New School of Social Research in New York City and her Master's degree at Hahnemann University and Medical College (Drexel) in Philadelphia.
Prior to her career in clinical psychotherapy, Kate was a financial representative in Chicago and a real estate management executive in Chicago and Philadelphia.
Kate was born outside Chicago, the daughter of a police officer and a homemaker she was raised with her seven siblings. In 1990, Kate, a working single woman in her 40's met and married her husband Edward. They have been happily married for 27 years. Edward has 4 grown children and together they have 13 grandchildren.
Kate lives in Villanova with her husband Edward and Labrador retriever Bellissima. Kate is an accomplished painter, and in her spare time, she loves to travel. She has a particular love for Italy.
You can view some of Kate's artwork here.
Why Therapy
About 30 years ago Kate reached a turning point in her life. It was that "ah ha" moment that prompted her to go back to school. She received her Bachelors and subsequently her Masters. Then she immediately began a private practice. She has been in practice for over 28 years. During that time she has come to appreciate and marvel, and at times been in awe of the human spirit; what we face and what we are capable of overcoming. Kate holds a weekly women's group focusing on Women in Transition in her practice.
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Kate McGinley