- guilt and shame
- coping skills
- trauma informed
About McKenna
McKenna Blankenship is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with five years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people facing guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and issues like chronic illness, communication problems, and life purpose concerns.
McKenna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a trauma-informed way. She aims to help people name what’s happening, manage overwhelming feelings, and try new coping strategies. Sessions move at a practical pace, focusing on what feels useful right now rather than abstract theories.
In an initial meeting she reviews scheduling and how sessions are structured, then talks about your goals for therapy. That first conversation is used to see whether the fit feels right and to begin shaping the work together. She keeps the process collaborative and straightforward.
Her background includes work across hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings. That variety has given her experience with different kinds of stressors and life stages. She brings that experience into session by helping people apply concrete skills to everyday situations.
People who come to McKenna often want practical ways to handle guilt, process past hurt, or reduce anxiety that interrupts daily life. She helps clients develop coping plans, practice communication techniques, and build routines that support mood and functioning.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
McKenna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage strong emotions and rebuild day-to-day functioning. One common approach focuses on emotion regulation and coping skills - teaching concrete tools for anxiety, low mood, or overwhelming shame. Another approach is a trauma-informed framework that helps people process painful experiences at a pace that feels tolerable, reducing the hold past events can have on current life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. Together they check in regularly and adjust techniques as progress is made or needs change.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week - for example shorter check-ins during a work lunch, avoiding travel time, or choosing audio-only if bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help people keep continuity with therapy while managing daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, chronic illness, communication problems, and isolation.
How does she approach treatment?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques within a trauma-informed, collaborative style. Sessions focus on practical skills, emotion management, and setting clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a clinician and has worked in hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings. That range informs how she supports everyday coping and more acute concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Missouri. Her practice location is listed as Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The first session reviews structure and goals.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.