Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
How Amy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- WY Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Wyoming
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amy
Amy McKinney is a clinical psychologist who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, trauma, grief, and problems with sleep and mood. She brings a calm, practical style to sessions and focuses on small, useful changes people can use every day. She uses straightforward talk and practical skills rather than jargon.
Amy listens first, then helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. The goal is clearer thinking, less reactivity, and more confidence in handling hard moments.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with military service members, which shaped how she approaches trauma, anxiety, and grief. That experience taught her to combine real-world tools with steady support. She draws on several approaches to match the client and the issue at hand.
Amy favors therapies that teach skills people can practice between sessions. She helps clients with emotion regulation, managing cravings and addictions, improving sleep, and rebuilding a sense of purpose after loss or big life changes. She also supports people working through relationship strain and identity concerns.
Clients can expect a collaborative process. Amy will help set clear goals and check progress along the way. Her style is patient and encouraging, with an emphasis on practical steps that fit daily life.
She holds the credential WY Psychologist 607 and has practiced for 10 years in Wyoming. Sessions are offered in English and use several formats to meet different needs.
What Amy works with
Everything Amy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amy lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It focuses on what matters most and builds small steps toward a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical strategies to change thinking and behavior patterns that keep anxiety, anger, or depression active. It often includes simple exercises and practice between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge; it can help when trauma or past events continue to cause strong reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide which techniques are used.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching, or quick skill reminders between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals.
Questions people ask about Amy
What concerns does Amy address?
She works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and career concerns, and related mood or life-change challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, practical, and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people practice skills to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of clinical experience and began her career treating military service members, which informs her work with trauma, grief, and anxiety.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as WY Psychologist 607 and practices in Wyoming.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.