Dr. Nicole Mckinney

Dr. Nicole McKinney is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience empowering individuals, couples, and families. Her passion for nurturing relationships is evident in her comprehensive approach to counseling, where she inspires clients by focusing on the restoration, maintenance, and progression of their connections. Specializing in areas like marital and premarital counseling, relationship issues, and spirituality, Dr. McKinney expertly navigates life changes related to academics, family dynamics, work-related stress, and significant losses. Her specific expertise includes pre-marital counseling, financial matters, intercultural relationships, pregnancy care, and racial identity for biracial individuals. A devoted follower of Jesus, she is open to incorporating Christian principles into therapy upon request. Additionally, Dr. McKinney serves as the faculty Director of a Couple and Family Therapy graduate program at a prestigious university, where she is actively involved in educating the next generation of therapists. With a history of presenting scholarly research nationally and internationally, as well as offering clinical supervision to aspiring therapists under AAMFT standards, she is a well-respected figure in the field. Clients consistently express gratitude for her caring and supportive demeanor, noting how her youthful energy and mature wisdom create a trusting environment essential for personal discovery and healing.