Dr. Shayne McKinsey, LPC

Dr. Shayne McKinsey holds a PhD in School Psychology from Fordham University, a doctoral degree that focused on the psychological and developmental needs of students. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in New Jersey.

Dr. McKinsey has practiced in several different capacities across both California and New Jersey. Her experience spans work in public and private schools as well as roles in private practices, and she has taught undergraduate courses at Monmouth University. Those varied settings have contributed to a practical understanding of educational and clinical environments.

Her therapeutic work includes social skills training, strategies for dealing with anxiety, and support related to divorce. She assists clients in addressing interpersonal and life transitions through interventions tailored to each person’s situation and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action in line with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions when avoidance has become limiting.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathic relationship in which the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring relationship concerns, and navigating personal decisions because the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating challenges, and anger by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Shayne McKinsey will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy makes those options accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across locations, and make it easier for clients to engage in therapy from their daily environments while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor treatment to each individual.