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Amy McKinney

Amy McKinney, WY Psychologist 607

Therapist in Wyoming

Practical, values-based therapy for everyday life

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10 years of experience listed

WY Psychologist 607 professional credentials

English languages

  • Focus on self esteem
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Values-based change

About Amy

Amy McKinney is a clinical psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem challenges. She works with individuals who want a clearer, more realistic view of themselves and their lives. Amy brings a calm, direct manner to sessions and focuses on practical changes that matter day to day.

She began her career treating soldiers in the military, which shaped how she approaches trauma and loss. That experience gave her familiarity with acute stress, grief, and the kinds of life disruptions that follow major events. Over ten years she has broadened her practice to include mood disorders, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and issues tied to identity and life purpose.

Amy uses therapies that encourage present-moment awareness, skill building, and values-based change. She often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques and client-centered conversation to help people notice what matters and take steps toward it. For trauma, she also incorporates approaches designed to process difficult memories.

Sessions focus on concrete skills, small experiments, and changes you can try between meetings. Amy emphasizes a supportive, down-to-earth tone and shows people how to build confidence and calm in everyday life. She encourages humor and normal reactions as part of resilience.

Amy holds the credential WY Psychologist 607 and practices in Wyoming. Her background includes work with military populations and a decade of clinical experience helping people navigate major life changes and recover a steadier sense of self.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Amy often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and take actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and building self-esteem by focusing on what matters most.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean trying a skill-based focus first, then adding trauma-focused work if needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Many people find it easier to practice new skills in the context of their daily routine when sessions are remote, and the therapist will help plan practical steps you can try between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

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

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 disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-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

Credentials

Wyoming

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amy focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, self-esteem, mood disorders, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues noted in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is practical and collaborative, mixing present-moment awareness, skill building, and client-centered conversation to help people make small, useful changes.

What is her professional background?

Amy began her career treating soldiers in the military and has ten years of clinical experience working with trauma, grief, and mood-related concerns.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She holds the credential WY Psychologist 607 and practices in Wyoming.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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