- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Amy
Amy McKinney is a clinical psychologist (WY Psychologist 607) with ten years of experience based in Wyoming. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, addictions, sleep problems, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns. Amy also supports those moving through life changes and people dealing with career strain or compassion fatigue.
Her work often begins by looking at how a person views themselves. She helps people shift toward a more realistic, present-focused view. That change in perspective is described as a way many clients notice improved confidence, calmer reactions, and greater contentment.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Amy draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR when appropriate. She uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the person in the room.
Amy’s early career included treating soldiers in the military, which shaped her experience with trauma, anxiety, and grief. She also works with issues such as ADHD, mood disorders, and substance use concerns, and with people affected by adoption, foster care, or veteran and armed forces experiences.
She encourages small changes that fit into daily life and values clear, direct work. To start, Amy asks people to complete a short intake so she can learn about current struggles and goals. She notes that laughter and simple relief strategies can be part of making things feel more manageable along the way.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT is useful for managing anger tied to rumination, regret, or feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaching practical skills to change reactive patterns; it can help with anger at work or at home.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods feel like the best fit. Over time the plan can be adjusted as skills are practiced and new priorities emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce time spent traveling. Therapists can use a mix of conversation, skills coaching, and guided exercises that translate well to distance sessions, and they will work with clients to pick the pace and focus that helps most.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Wyoming
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, resentment, and reactions that affect daily life and close relationships.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational, using client-centered work and evidence-based methods to focus on present problems and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience, including early work treating soldiers in the military which informed her trauma and grief practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She practices as a clinical psychologist with the credential WY Psychologist 607 and is located in Wyoming.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.