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Bennisha McKinney, LPC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationArkansas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Bennisha

Bennisha McKinney is an LPC based in Arkansas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting struggles, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She builds a collaborative environment where clients are encouraged to share thoughts and feelings openly, and she emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional support. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, impulsivity, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, social anxiety, and challenges common to young adults.

With six years of clinical experience, Bennisha combines client-centered listening with structured interventions when appropriate. She draws from cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, uses solution-focused techniques to set achievable goals, and incorporates trauma-focused work when past events are affecting present functioning.

Bennisha aims to meet clients where they are and tailor her approach to each person’s needs, encouraging small, measurable steps toward improved coping and day-to-day functioning.

Approach-driven care delivered online

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps people explore feelings and priorities while building trust and self-awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping skills, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and impulsivity. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic events by using techniques that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning when trauma is a core concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Bennisha collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. She tailors plans based on individual needs and adjusts strategies over time, inviting clients to provide feedback so therapy evolves in a way that feels helpful and realistic.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care from different locations and choose the format that best supports their comfort and schedule while working on skills, goal-setting, and symptom management with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Bennisha help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related issues like panic attacks and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Bennisha emphasizes a client-centered approach that combines empathetic listening with practical strategies, using collaborative planning to help clients set goals and practice skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in clinical settings.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC practicing in Arkansas and also holds an Oklahoma LPC credential listed as OK LPC LPC07575 and AR LPC P2305019.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers a variety of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepression

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

Licensed

Oklahoma, Arkansas

Languages

English

About

Bennisha McKinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arkansas, with 6 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.