Gina McKinney-Thompson , LCSW

Gina McKinney-Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with three decades of professional experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of challenges. She specializes in stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, and issues related to self-esteem and career transitions. Her additional focus includes attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.

Gina approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client's unique circumstances and goals. She emphasizes practical coping strategies and evidence-informed techniques drawn from several therapeutic approaches to help clients manage symptoms and navigate life changes. Seeking help for a more fulfilling life takes courage, and Gina aims to support and empower individuals as they take those first steps toward meaningful change.

She draws on her long experience to collaborate with clients, tailoring interventions to meet their specific needs while honoring their pace and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Gina McKinney-Thompson

Gina McKinney-Thompson integrates therapies that emphasize values, relationships, and practical skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with their values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it is helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns of relating that developed early in life and how those patterns affect current relationships; this approach is useful for attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and family concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance supports realistic goals and a clear path forward.

Online therapy with Gina is 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 clients to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and choose the communication style that fits their day-to-day life.