Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Entry 057935Arkansas / United States

Bennisha McKinney

Bennisha McKinney, LPC

Arkansas 6 years in practice

Continue with Bennisha

Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety

Sheet 1

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Bennisha

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma and Arkansas with 6 years of experience. Bennisha McKinney helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and ADHD. She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to address everyday problems.

Bennisha keeps sessions straightforward. She encourages people to talk about what matters most and looks for concrete steps that reduce distress. That might mean identifying patterns that feed anxiety, testing small changes, or practicing new ways to handle strong emotions.

Her approach borrows from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, so thought patterns and behaviors get examined and adjusted. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and build practical skills. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and Trauma-Focused Therapy informs her work with past hurt.

Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress. Bennisha pays attention to communication problems, impulsivity, panic symptoms, social anxiety, and young adult issues. She also addresses disruptive mood dysregulation concerns and self-harm thoughts with direct, safety-minded planning.

People who choose her can expect a candid, task-oriented style that favors simple language and doable steps. To begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Sheet 2

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the person's lead, helps clarify concerns, and supports decisions the person already values. This method is useful for building rapport and working through emotional topics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns. In sessions this means identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and practical steps. Sessions often start by naming a specific, achievable change and agreeing on a next action to try between meetings.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help the person identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques as therapy progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking. The site’s signup flow asks for a short questionnaire and scheduling details to begin. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or skipping travel time when schedules are tight. Ask about formats and timing when you complete the matching steps.

Sheet 3

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsImpulsivityPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Oklahoma, Arkansas

Languages

English

Sheet 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and related problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Sessions are practical and client-centered. She combines CBT, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing to set goals and try small changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Oklahoma and Arkansas and works with people in Arkansas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Bennisha McKinney

Continue with Bennisha