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Tainesha McKinney

Therapist(She/Her)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Tainesha McKinney, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. I am a mother and have extensive experience in child welfare, women's issues, maternal child health, fertility issues, relationships, couples, teens, trauma, and grief/loss. My counseling style is pretty laid back, down-to earth and tailored to each individual. I am supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor.

My approach to therapy

A down-to-earth, supportive and solution-focused approach to addressing their goals and interests in therapy. I'd like to help you work on the struggles you are facing; and offer you a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings. Tough decisions and transitions might be impacting your mood and energy. Let's take the next step together to figure things out and move forward in the best direction for your total well-being.

What you can expect from me

Sessions will be thought-provoking! Together we will strategize to address your life's challenges and transitions. Clients will leave our sessions feeling empowered, supported, and ready for the world. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Structural Family, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English