Joseph McKinney, LCSW
Independent Contractor
Joe’s approach to counseling:
You deserve to feel good and to experience joy — not just survive, but truly live.
And yet, so many of us find ourselves stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, disconnection, or an underlying sense that something’s missing. Even when life looks “fine” on the outside, it can still feel overwhelming, hopeless, or just… off.
Joe works with individuals and couples navigating a wide range of challenges — from anxiety, depression, and trauma, to conflict in relationships, emotional numbness, shame, or simply the ache of not feeling at peace with yourself or your life.
Therapy is a space to slow down, tune in, and begin to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. Together, we’ll make sense of your experiences and emotions, and work toward healing, clarity, and lasting change — both within yourself and in your most important relationships.
For couples or any relationship in distress, Joe uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — a powerful, research-backed approach that helps people reconnect, feel secure, and break painful cycles of conflict.
For individuals, he draws from a variety of trauma-informed and emotion-focused methods, including:
- EFT and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
- EMDR, Brainspotting, and Progressive Counting
- Trauma-Informed Yoga to gently integrate body movement and breath when helpful
These approaches allow us to work with both the emotional and physical impact of distress, helping you move from survival to resilience.
A Faith-Rooted Approach
At the heart of Joe’s work is his faith in Jesus and identity as a Christian. This naturally shapes the way he shows up in the therapy room — with compassion, hope, and deep respect for your story.
That said, you don’t need to share the same faith to work with us. We won’t push any beliefs on you. Our commitment is simply to care for your whole self — body, mind, and soul — in a way that honors who you are and what matters most to you.
Joe sees clients at the following locations:
- virtual sessions only
