Gina McKinney-Thompson, LCSW
Therapist in New York
Gina McKinney-Thompson is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice based in New York.
- Licensed inNew York
- License075785
- NPI 1710264775
- Experience30+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Gina
Gina McKinney-Thompson is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice based in New York. She offers steady, practical help for people facing anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar spectrum concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Gina makes space for honest conversation and meets people where they are.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then shapes a plan with clear steps tailored to each person’s life.
Background and approach
That plan can include skills for managing mood, ways to handle difficult reactions, and strategies for everyday coping. Gina draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships affect present feelings. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and act on them despite hard emotions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools may be used to teach practical skills for thinking and behavior. She works with concerns beyond mood, including relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, addiction, and identity issues. Gina also supports people dealing with adoption or foster care histories, abandonment wounds, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges.
Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Gina aims to help clients build habits that change daily life, not just talk about problems. The tone in sessions is calm, compassionate, and focused on what helps now.
Credentials
- LCSW (New York)
- License 075785 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1710264775 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gina names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Gina uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early connections shape current emotions and relationship patterns; this helps people understand why they react a certain way and learn new patterns of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small, values-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions to change mood and behavior.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Gina will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit their needs. That collaboration means methods can be adjusted as progress is made or challenges arise.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and mirror in-person rhythm. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or when a simpler check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short updates, brief skill practice, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she address?
Gina helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and practical. She listens first, then collaborates on a plan with concrete steps and skills to try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, and life stressors.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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