Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
How Shayne works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shayne
Dr. Shayne McKinsey greets people who are worn out by anger, stress, or anxiety with calm, direct support. She listens closely and helps people set clear, realistic goals.
Sessions focus on practical skills that can be used right away to reduce tension and improve daily functioning. She has 15 years of experience and holds a PhD in School Psychology from Fordham University. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in personal and public schools, independent practice, and teaching undergraduate courses at Monmouth University. In the therapy room she draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts and act in ways that match their values. She uses plain language and step-by-step tools for anxiety, sleep problems, eating concerns, grief, and relationship stress.
Anger and intimacy-related issues are addressed with concrete strategies rather than long lectures. She also offers support for career questions, self-esteem struggles, and family-related stress by helping individuals identify patterns and try small, manageable changes. For people with intellectual disability she focuses on clear communication and practical skill-building.
Sessions mix talk, skill practice, and simple exercises to try between meetings. Dr. McKinsey aims to make therapy feel usable and relevant, so people leave each session with one or two things they can try right away.
What Shayne works with
Everything Shayne lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shayne's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Intellectual disability
Approaches Shayne lists
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 adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that align with what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, grief, and getting unstuck from patterns that cause distress.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace. The therapist listens deeply and reflects what is said, which helps people feel heard and clarify their own goals for change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other and teaches practical techniques to interrupt unhelpful cycles. CBT skills are often used for anxiety, sleep and eating problems, and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans together as therapy progresses. This collaborative process helps tailor care to each person’s needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful when visual cues matter, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or shorter reflections between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people with busy schedules or limited local choices.
Questions people ask about Shayne
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem and career concerns, and family-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth, combining talk with skill practice and simple exercises to use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience and holds a PhD in School Psychology from Fordham University, with work in schools, independent practice, and undergraduate teaching.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.