She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, a Certified Professionals Counselor Supervisor, and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She earned her Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Practice in 2009 and her Master's degree in Expressive Arts Therapy and Counseling in 2002. She has been teaching and supervising students in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at GSU since 2009. Dr. McNary has dedicated her entire professional career to counseling children and families impacted by trauma. She has 17 years of clinical experience serving clients in the non-profit, hospital and private practice settings. Dr. McNary has an expertise in working with traumatized and chronically ill children through incorporating the Expressive Arts and Play Therapy into her counseling sessions.