Therapist profile
Gina McKinney-Thompson, LCSW
New York
New York LCSW - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 075785
- NPI1710264775
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
About Gina
Gina McKinney-Thompson is a New York LCSW with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, and related life strains. Gina focuses on practical, straightforward work rather than labels. She uses talk and skill-building to help people manage reactions that get in the way of daily life.
Gina adapts sessions to the person in front of her. Expect a mix of conversation and exercises drawn from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She pays attention to how relationships and early attachment shape current patterns. Sessions include clearer ways to notice triggers, slow down responses, and practice alternative actions.
Her practice also addresses addictions, grief, parenting challenges, career stress, LGBT concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, abandonment, and blended family concerns. She brings experience with complex cases where several issues occur together.
Gina aims to help people make small, manageable changes that fit real life. She will work with you to set concrete goals and track progress week to week. The tone is direct and practical, with attention to skills you can use between sessions.
If you are considering therapy for anger, work stress, relationship strain, or mood concerns, she asks for a brief matching questionnaire to get started and then schedules a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anger that comes from rigid thinking or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change patterns that fuel anger and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, useful when strong reactions cause relationship strain.Figuring out which approach fits is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to emphasize based on needs, goals, and what feels practical. That choice can shift as progress is made, and the client helps guide the plan.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and letting people join from different places. Some formats need less bandwidth or let you do a shorter check-in during a work break, while others support longer skills practice on camera. Ask about the specific session types offered and how they match your schedule and daily demands.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, addictions, grief, parenting, and related concerns.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style mixes talk with practical exercises from ACT, CBT, and DBT to help people notice triggers and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, practicing in New York.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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