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Debra Mckinney-Hill

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Debra McKinney-Hill is a seasoned mental health and addictions therapist with over 20 years of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through the challenges of mental health and substance misuse. Her extensive background includes working with a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression to complex addiction recovery, always with compassion and a solution-focused mindset.

My approach to therapy

Debra integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness practices, tailoring each approach to meet the unique needs of her clients. Grounded in a person-centered, solution-focused philosophy, she empowers clients to uncover their strengths and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Her work also extends to pastoral counseling, offering spiritual support when desired, as well as couples counseling and individual therapy to foster healing and connection across relationships.

What you can expect from me

Clients often describe Debra as helpful, non-judgmental, and deeply empathetic, while also appreciating her direct and honest approach that encourages growth and accountability. Her ability to combine warmth with clarity makes her a trusted partner in the therapeutic journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Humorous, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Liberty University
  • License type
    LCADC - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English