Amy McKinney

Compassionate evidence-based care for life transitions

WY Psychologist 607 Wyoming

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Amy

Amy McKinney is a licensed clinical psychologist (WY Psychologist 607) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, addiction, and related concerns such as sleep problems, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and career challenges.

Background and approach

She brings a decade of clinical experience to her work and draws from a range of evidence-informed methods to support clients through change. Her style centers on helping clients shift unhelpful perspectives and build practical skills that promote clearer, more present-minded thinking.

Amy blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based and client-centered practices, and she also integrates approaches like DBT and EMDR when indicated. This mix aims to reduce distress while increasing resilience and everyday functioning.

Having begun her career treating service members, Amy has hands-on experience with trauma, grief, and adjustment after challenging life events. She welcomes clients seeking help for mood disorders, addiction, ADHD, parenting and blended family concerns, and many other issues, and she works collaboratively to identify goals and practical next steps toward meaningful change.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and skill-building, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and acceptance of difficult internal experiences, supporting clients who want to increase psychological flexibility and pursue meaningful goals even when symptoms persist.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. She tailors interventions over time, combining skill-based CBT work with acceptance strategies or trauma-focused techniques when those align with the client’s priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to engage in structured CBT exercises, practice ACT techniques, and maintain continuity of care without traveling, while allowing therapists to adapt tools and homework to each client’s circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amy commonly help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, sleep problems, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and career issues, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and related challenges.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Amy uses a blend of client-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and EMDR when appropriate, focusing on practical skills and shifts in perspective.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 10 years of experience, including early work treating service members, which informs her approach to trauma, grief, and adjustment-related care.

What are her credentials and practice location?

Amy is credentialed as WY Psychologist 607 and practices in Wyoming.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Wyoming

Languages

English