Dr. Shayne McKinsey , LPC

Dr. Shayne McKinsey brings doctoral training in school psychology and professional counseling experience to work with children, adolescents, and adults. She earned a PhD in School Psychology from Fordham University - a doctorate focused on assessment, intervention, and supporting learning and development - and is also a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey.

Her career spans roles in both California and New Jersey, including positions in public and private schools as well as work in private practice settings. In addition to direct clinical work, she has taught undergraduate courses at Monmouth University, sharing practical and theoretical knowledge with students preparing for careers in education and mental health.

Her clinical work has included social skills training, practical strategies for coping with anxiety, and guidance around the challenges that accompany divorce. Across settings she combines school-based insight with counseling skills to address emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal concerns, tailoring interventions to each individual or family she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Shayne McKinsey

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that get in the way of living a valued life.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, respectful therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own goals and solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and personal growth by prioritizing the client’s perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing practical strategies to change them. CBT tends to be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and managing everyday stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Shayne McKinsey collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques from these approaches to create a tailored plan.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling around work, school, and family commitments. Remote therapy makes it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and to choose the communication style that fits each person’s life.