Take the time to heal and focus on you
What does healing look like for you?
Welcome! My name is Lindsay . My journey began many years ago as a therapist (2003!), and has continued over the past twenty years as the desire to help people has continued to grow.
Why work with me?
I am down-to-earth and have been doing this for a long time. Twenty years of counseling experience has helped me to form a unique perspective that is only possible through experience.
I am trained in EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma focused approaches solution focused therapy, and multiple others. We will figure out together the right combination for you.
Offering:
Individual Counseling for all ages (children to senior)
Couples Counseling
Telehealth Services (Online) only
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Insurances Accepted:
Blue Cross
Tufts Public Plans- Together, Unify, Direct
Aetna
Harvard Pilgrim (through Headway)
Specific EAP Plans (Spring Health)
Evernorth/ Cigna
Links to Schedule:
Headway link: https://headway.co/providers/lindsay-mckinney?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=97473
Spring health (EAP)
https://care.springhealth.com/members/providers/fb54ed7d-bb66-4aa2-9a67-b4edebaf82c2
How do I get started?
Fill out the forms below to begin the process.
Required Forms
Consent Form https://intakeq.com/c/gR8eGr
Privacy Practices https://intakeq.com/c/mTs0El
Email/Text Consent https://intakeq.com/c/y9o6M7
About Me https://intakeq.com/c/1Mlfck
Telehealth Consent https://intakeq.com/c/eSnKB7
Setting Yourself Up for Success in Therapy https://intakeq.com/c/tRdKWZ
Required Questionaires (Adult)
PHQ9 https://intakeq.com/new/mdb81p
GAD7 https://intakeq.com/new/ext9ee
Telehealth Services
I offer exclusively Telehealth Services. Telehealth therapy allows you to have therapy in your own home. Relax in your favorite chair, grab a coffee or tea, light a candle- this hour is just for you.
It is recommended to have therapy in an area with minimal interruptions (if possible).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a first session like?
The first session is an intake session. We discuss what brought you into treatment, important information about your past and present, as well as what you would like to get out of counseling.
How long does therapy take?
It varies from person to person, and problem to problem. Magic fixes are not the norm. Generally, it depends on how long you have had the problem, how difficult the problem is, how motivated you are to change, how many problems there are, and what it is we are working on. Progress is not always linear, and can be a journey of ups and downs. It is important to have realistic expectations. If you have had anxiety for 10 years, it is unlikely to go away in 3 sessions.
How does therapy with kids work?
Parents play a major role during the intake for kids and young teens. It is important for me to hear your view of what is going on in order to be able to figure out how to help your child. Your child will also have their turn to explain to me what is going on.
Often, I use play, art, and therapeutic activities to help children and pre-teens. Play is the way that kids communicate, and using this in therapy can really help.
My goals for children are to help them express and communicate feeling in more comfortable ways, teach them new skills, and understand how to manage their symptoms or challenges. I also like to involve parents especially with younger kids and pre-teens to be able to learn to support their mental health at home.
Parents are the most important people involved in their child’s life, and can really benefit the child when they learn new skills.