Gina McKinney-Thompson, LCSW

Gina McKinney-Thompson is a licensed New York clinician with 30 years of professional experience. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has spent her career supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every therapeutic relationship, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s individual circumstances. Her practice focuses on meeting clients where they are, offering practical guidance alongside emotional support to help navigate difficult transitions and symptoms.

Gina believes that deciding to pursue change requires courage, and she aims to be a steady source of support and empowerment throughout that process. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and develop strategies that align with their values and priorities, always tailoring her approach to the unique needs of the person in front of her.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Gina McKinney-Thompson

Gina McKinney-Thompson uses a range of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it often helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns influence emotions and behavior, supporting work on relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and healing from relational trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and managing mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gina works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adjusts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and shorter contacts are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support, fit therapy into a busy life, and maintain continuity of care across locations, including for international clients.