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Gina McKinney-Thompson, LCSW

New York LCSW with 30 years experience
  • Trauma and anxiety
  • Relationship and family
  • Online and international

About Gina McKinney-Thompson

Gina McKinney-Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 30 years of professional experience. As an LCSW she provides clinical social work and therapeutic services, combining deep clinical knowledge with a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to care.

Her practice focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, and she works with a wide range of life challenges including relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, addictions, career issues, and self esteem. Gina emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s distinct needs, drawing on evidence-informed methods to support coping and growth.

Gina views the decision to seek change as an act of courage and aims to create an empowering space that supports clients through transitions and healing. She meets people where they are, offering collaborative guidance to build resilience, clarify goals, and pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her long experience in the field informs a calm, practical, and compassionate style of therapy that respects each person’s story and strengths.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Gina McKinney-Thompson have?

Gina McKinney-Thompson has 30 years of professional experience.

Is Gina McKinney-Thompson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NY LCSW 075785.

In which languages does Gina McKinney-Thompson provide therapy?

Gina McKinney-Thompson provides therapy in English.

Where is Gina McKinney-Thompson located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Gina McKinney-Thompson as my therapist?

You can work with Gina McKinney-Thompson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gina McKinney-Thompson work with international clients?

Yes, Gina McKinney-Thompson works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gina McKinney-Thompson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Gina McKinney-Thompson uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy as part of her clinical work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports taking meaningful action in line with personal values - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in close relationships that developed over time and helps rebuild more secure ways of relating - it can be useful for relationship challenges, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gina works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Gina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support during transitions, and engage in therapy in the format that feels most comfortable.

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