- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- WY Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Wyoming
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Amy
Amy McKinney is a clinical psychologist licensed in Wyoming (WY Psychologist 607) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and parenting concerns. She draws on a decade of experience and a background that began treating military personnel. Amy focuses on helping people shift how they see themselves so they can feel more confident and calm in daily life.
She approaches sessions in a down-to-earth way. Conversations are practical and straightforward.
Background and approach
She aims to make new perspectives feel doable rather than overwhelming. Amy blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and client-centered care. She also uses therapies aimed at trauma processing when that fits a person’s needs.
Treatment plans are based on what each person brings to the room and what they hope to change. Her work often addresses sleep problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, mood disorders, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people navigating life changes, career questions, adoption and foster care matters, and substance use challenges.
Many who come for help want clearer thinking and better daily coping skills. Amy’s past work with soldiers informs her approach to trauma and grief. She emphasizes small steps and practical tools that can be used between sessions.
A warm style and a sense of humor can help lighten difficult work as people build new habits and perspectives.
What Amy works with
Everything Amy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Amy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amy lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose meaningful actions instead of getting stuck. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where values and action matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and changing behaviors through practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supports processing traumatic memories to reduce their emotional intensity and the distress they cause.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most useful and will adapt tools based on goals, preferences, and what shows progress. Sessions can combine methods when that better meets a person’s needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility and practical access. Video calls let conversations feel most like an in-person visit, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are available for shorter check-ins, notes between sessions, or for people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing family, work, and other life commitments.
Questions people ask about Amy
What concerns does Amy commonly address?
Amy sees people for stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, depression, addictions, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, and related issues such as self-esteem and anger.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical, focusing on small steps and usable tools. The tone is warm and down-to-earth with an emphasis on finding realistic ways to change thinking and behavior.
What is her professional background?
Amy has 10 years of clinical experience and began her career treating soldiers in the military, which shaped her work with trauma and grief.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is listed as WY Psychologist 607 and practices in Wyoming.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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