About Rita McKinney
Focus areas
Anxiety
Premarital Conflict Resolution
Women's Mental Health Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Relationship Struggles
Work-Related Counseling
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Women's Issues Therapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gestalt
Compassion Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Family Systems
Multicultural
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Rita McKinney
Hi there, I'm Rita!
My name is Rita I. Mckinney, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in sunny San Diego, California. I provide telehealth services to anyone located in California. I work with individuals (teens and adults) and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from San Diego State University, which laid the foundation for my passion and skills in mental health care.
My approach
My approach to therapy is tailored to the needs of each client I work with. I am guided by Structural Family Therapy lenses but often use tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and other modalities to help my clients create goals that get them closer to the fulfilled lives they want to experience.
My focus
I have found that my approach to therapy is a good fit for working with teens and adults who may be dealing with symptoms of depression and anxiety brought on by life transitions and relationships. My focus is to help clients increase their emotional toolbox skills so that they can navigate the transitions life brings them.
My communication style
My communication style is warm, empathic, and personable. I want my clients to feel accepted, welcome, and heard as we work together to reach their goals. I pride myself on always providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients.
My journey to mental healthcare
Since I was a kid, I always knew I wanted to work in a career where I could help people. As a child, I wanted to be a pediatrician; however, in college, I discovered psychology and was drawn to the mental health field. People always told me I was a good listener, so it was only natural for me to go into Marriage and Family Therapy. I enjoy hearing my clients report that they feel they are living the best version of the life they want to live.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- San Diego State University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1952741506
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What practice does Rita McKinney work with?
Rita McKinney works with Rula Health - San Jose.
What are common reasons for patients to see Rita McKinney?
Rita McKinney frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Rita McKinney on their profile.
What languages does Rita McKinney speak?
Rita McKinney speaks English and Spanish.