- CBT
- DBT
- Attachment work
About Gina
Gina McKinney-Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 30 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Gina also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, addiction, and career-related stress.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies rather than jargon. She adapts conversations and plans to the circumstances each person brings to the room. That can mean focusing on skills for managing intense feelings or looking at patterns that keep problems repeating.
Gina uses several evidence-based approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps with unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take concrete steps aligned with those values.
She pays attention to attachment and how early relationships affect current patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work around trust, closeness, and communication. The therapist also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective during sessions.
Gina has additional focus areas such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and body image concerns. She sees these topics alongside other presenting problems like codependency, commitment questions, and coping with major life changes.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with life changes, low mood, and ongoing worry.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and change behavior patterns that keep problems going.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete tools for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. It is useful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and daily life, and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them keep therapy consistent during life transitions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and related concerns such as relationship strain, parenting, grief, and addictions.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods including CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment-informed work, and client-centered conversation to build skills and clarify goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has thirty years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What is the cost and how are sessions paid?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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