- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Gina
Gina McKinney-Thompson is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in New York. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood struggles and major life changes. Gina emphasizes respectful, compassionate care tailored to each person's needs.
She uses straightforward conversation to understand what feels difficult and what a better day would look like. Sessions aim to build skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with loss or transitions.
Background and approach
Gina draws on a range of approaches to match the work to each person. Parents who are juggling care, grief, or the complicated feelings that come with change may find her approach clear and solution-oriented. She helps people talk through parenting stress without assuming a single path forward.
The focus is on practical steps and clearer communication at home. Over her three decades of work, she has supported people through addiction, identity questions, career strain, and compassion fatigue. Gina pays attention to attachment and how early relationships affect current patterns.
This can help when trust, boundaries, or emotional reactivity are at issue. In sessions she blends talk therapy with tools from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies. The pace and methods depend on what the client wants to accomplish.
Gina encourages small changes that add up to steadier days.
What Gina works with
Everything Gina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gina helps people with.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and identify personal values to guide action. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and when a person feels stuck during life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current interactions and emotional responses. It can help people understand trust, closeness, and communication problems that affect parenting and adult relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gina will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. The plan can shift over time based on what helps most, and the therapist and client make those choices together.
Online therapy provides flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions work when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, and live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter contact fits the day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between visits.
Questions people ask about Gina
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, parenting stress, relationship challenges, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and practical. She combines listening with concrete skills to manage emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.
What is her professional background?
Gina has 30 years of professional experience helping people with mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions. She emphasizes tailored care for each person.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in New York.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary by 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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