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Dr. Shayne McKinsey

Compassionate, evidence-informed counseling for life transitions

LPC New Jersey

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Shayne

Dr. Shayne McKinsey is a licensed professional counselor based in New Jersey who specializes in helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, career issues, depression, family dynamics, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, and anger.

Background and approach

With 15 years of experience, she brings a background in school psychology and a practical history of work across personal and public school settings as well as independent practice environments. Her training includes a PhD in School Psychology from Fordham University and an LPC credential in New Jersey.

Her clinical work blends evidence-informed methods to teach coping strategies, build social skills, and address transitions such as divorce. She has also taught undergraduate courses at Monmouth University, which informs her interest in education and applied interventions.

Dr. McKinsey offers services to international clients as well as those locally in New Jersey, and she uses a mix of therapy formats to match client needs.

Clients can expect a therapist who integrates practical techniques with a client-centered stance, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor treatment to individual goals and life circumstances.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Dr. McKinsey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and anger management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she draws on; it emphasizes values-based action and mindfulness strategies to increase psychological flexibility and support coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and she treats approach selection as collaborative. Together with each client she explores goals, personal preferences, and life circumstances to determine whether CBT, ACT, or a client-centered stance will best support progress, and she adjusts methods over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Dr. McKinsey is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from New Jersey or abroad, and they allow therapists and clients to work consistently toward goals while fitting sessions into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. McKinsey works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, career matters, depression, family and grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and anger. She also has an additional focus on intellectual disability.
What is Dr. McKinsey's therapeutic style?
Her approach combines client-centered care with structured interventions, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy among other methods to help clients develop skills and clarity.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of experience in clinical and educational settings, including roles in public and personal schools and in independent practice.
Where is Dr. McKinsey licensed to practice?
She holds an LPC credential in New Jersey with licence number NJ LPC 37PC00311200 and is based in New Jersey.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can provide services to people located outside the United States.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger management

Additional focus areas

Intellectual disability

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English