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Gina McKinney-Thompson , LCSW

Therapist in New York

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About Gina

Gina McKinney-Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 30 years of professional experience. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, offering steady guidance grounded in years of clinical work.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect the unique circumstances and goals of every client. Her style emphasizes individualized care - listening carefully, identifying strengths, and collaborating on realistic steps toward greater well-being.

Gina recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and to pursue a more fulfilling life. She positions herself as a supportive and empowering partner in that process, helping clients build practical skills and find new perspectives while honoring their lived experience. Her long tenure in the field reflects a sustained commitment to helping people navigate difficult emotions and life transitions with clarity and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches Available for Online Care

Gina McKinney-Thompson integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her online work, tailoring them to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and learn practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns that developed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections - it is often helpful for relationship challenges, attachment issues, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, supporting improvement in mood, anxiety, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Gina works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for individuals to engage in consistent care from home or while traveling, supporting ongoing progress even when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Gina McKinney-Thompson have?

Gina McKinney-Thompson has 30 years of professional experience in clinical social work.

Is Gina McKinney-Thompson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details - NY LCSW 075785.

In which languages does Gina McKinney-Thompson provide therapy?

Gina McKinney-Thompson provides therapy in English.

Where is Gina McKinney-Thompson located?

Gina McKinney-Thompson is located in New York.

How can I work with Gina McKinney-Thompson as my therapist?

Work with Gina McKinney-Thompson is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gina McKinney-Thompson work with international clients?

Yes, Gina McKinney-Thompson works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gina McKinney-Thompson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, interested individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Interested individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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