Raven Brown-McKinney, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed social worker focused on practical change

ACT and CBT
Client-centered care
Coaching and skills

About Raven Brown-McKinney

Raven Brown-McKinney is a licensed social worker practicing in Texas with 6 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, relationships, mood concerns, and life transitions. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - LICSW indicates a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and applies that training to support adults, families, and caregivers facing a wide range of challenges.

Her practice addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue, as well as career and self-esteem struggles. She also works with clients on coping with life changes, improving communication, managing anger and impulsivity, and navigating commitment or control issues. Raven incorporates coaching techniques alongside clinical interventions to help clients set and reach practical goals.

Raven blends evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered approaches, and mindfulness practices. Her style is warm, collaborative, and focused on creating individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s values, strengths, and goals. Clients work with her to build coping skills, increase emotional awareness, and take steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoaching

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Raven Brown-McKinney have?

Raven Brown-McKinney has 6 years of experience.

Is Raven Brown-McKinney a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. License details are AL LICSW 4668C and OR LCSW L12302.

In which languages does Raven Brown-McKinney provide therapy?

Raven Brown-McKinney provides therapy in English.

Where is Raven Brown-McKinney located?

Raven Brown-McKinney is located in Texas.

How can I work with Raven Brown-McKinney as my therapist?

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

Does Raven Brown-McKinney work with international clients?

Raven Brown-McKinney does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Raven Brown-McKinney 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 and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete strategies to change them, which often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, supporting emotion regulation and reducing reactivity in situations like trauma, grief, or caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Raven Brown-McKinney collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so that techniques are practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy with Raven offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities. These options increase accessibility for clients who need consistent support, allow for varied ways to engage in therapy, and let therapists and licensed professionals tailor communication styles to what works best for each person.

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