Profile / United States
Gina McKinney-Thompson, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Gina
Gina McKinney-Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and other life challenges. Gina focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions and clear ways to track progress.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. She listens to what feels most pressing and then suggests ways to change thoughts, behaviors, or routines that get in the way. Sessions often include short skills practice and problem-solving to address day-to-day difficulties.
Gina uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work and helps identify unhelpful thinking and test alternatives. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies when emotional regulation or acceptance are central concerns.
She pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment issues when they affect mood or behavior. That can mean talking through how past losses or family dynamics show up now and trying different ways of relating. Practical communication skills and boundary work are common topics.
Many clients come for help with life transitions, caregiving stress, or problems with self-esteem and body image. Gina aims to make plans that fit each person’s daily life and goals. The focus is on usable tools and steady, measurable steps forward.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Gina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in clear, step-by-step ways. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through short exercises and experiments that can be practiced between sessions. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions, helping people move toward what matters even when uncomfortable feelings remain.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. That work typically involves noticing interaction habits and trying different responses to reduce repeating the same problems. Deciding which mix of methods to use is collaborative; the therapist and client choose approaches based on the client’s goals, needs, and what feels most practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. The focus is on making therapy usable day to day and finding approaches that match a person’s life and schedule.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, parenting strain, addiction concerns, relationship and family issues, and career or self-esteem problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is practical and problem-focused. She uses CBT techniques alongside ACT and DBT strategies to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience as a social worker providing mental health care in varied settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or payment details that may apply for your location before booking.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the specific subscription terms for current pricing.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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