Gina McKinney-Thompson , LCSW

Gina McKinney-Thompson is a licensed clinician in New York with three decades of professional experience supporting people through life’s difficult transitions. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) she brings extensive training in clinical social work to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Gina emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and shapes conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s specific circumstances and goals.

She views the decision to seek therapy as a courageous first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life, and she aims to empower clients throughout that journey. Gina works collaboratively to identify practical strategies and clearer pathways forward, helping clients build resilience and make meaningful changes at their own pace. Her approach centers on tailoring care to what will be most useful for each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.

Throughout her career she has guided people through emotional recovery and life adjustments, offering steady support while encouraging personal insight and growth. Prospective clients in New York and beyond can expect thoughtful, individualized attention from a clinician with long-standing experience in mood, trauma, and stress-related concerns.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Gina McKinney-Thompson uses therapeutic approaches that emphasize values, relationships, and the client’s own perspective. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical steps to live in line with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that began early in life and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional safety. This work can help with relationship difficulties, grief, and attachment-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gina collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support progress. This collaborative stance ensures that therapy is tailored rather than prescriptive.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support across distances, helping clients access care that fits their daily lives.