Gina McKinney Thompson

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Social Worker in New York State, with over 33 years of experience in clinical social work and behavioral health. My clinical practice is rooted in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and informed by decades of experience assisting individuals who are dealing with emotional distress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and complex personal circumstances. In December 2020, I founded Quad Behavioral Health, LLC, based on the principle that psychological well-being cannot be fully understood or addressed in isolation from the broader aspects of a person's life. My approach recognizes four interconnected dimensions of the self: psychological, biological, spiritual, and environmental. Together, these dimensions influence our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and responses to life's challenges. I also acknowledge the importance of faith and spirituality in many people's lives and incorporate clients' biblical beliefs, spiritual perspectives, and personal values into the therapeutic process when appropriate and aligned with their preferences.

I use a variety of evidence-based interventions to tailor treatment to each client's needs, experiences, and circumstances. My approach focuses on careful clinical assessment, building self-awareness, recognizing behavioral and emotional patterns, and developing practical strategies that support meaningful, sustainable change.

My therapeutic goal extends beyond symptom relief. I aim to help clients better understand themselves, address the underlying factors contributing to their psychological distress, and move toward greater emotional well-being, personal agency, and alignment in their lives.