Gina McKinney-Thompson , LCSW

Gina McKinney-Thompson is a New York licensed clinician with three decades of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the specifics of each individual situation. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines practical clinical skills with a focus on empowerment and personal growth.

Gina emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which the goals and pace of work reflect the client's needs and readiness for change. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and commits to offering steady support along that journey. Her practice centers on tailoring interventions so they resonate with each person's values, strengths, and circumstances.

Whether someone is managing mood symptoms, recovering from past harm, or navigating major life transitions, Gina aims to help people build coping strategies and clearer direction. Her work is guided by a belief in dignity and individualized care, intended to help people move toward greater wellbeing and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gina McKinney-Thompson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and connection formed in early relationships and helps address attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and trauma by building safer ways of relating and emotional regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Gina approaches that choice collaboratively. She works with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and insights emerge.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose communication styles that feel most helpful during each stage of the work.