- Evidence-based techniques
- Communication and boundaries
- Grief and trauma work
About Ramona
Ramona McKinney is a Tennessee-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, family matters, trauma and grief. She works with adults coping with major life changes and the emotional aftermath of difficult events.
Ramona focuses on practical steps people can take when they feel stuck. She listens for patterns in relationships and day-to-day routines that keep stress and guilt active. Sessions often center on clearer communication, setting boundaries, and learning manageable coping strategies.
Her background includes supporting people who face losses, separation, and complex family histories such as adoption and blended family concerns. She also works with issues tied to attachment, abandonment, caregiver strain, aging, and challenges that can appear alongside substance use or co-occurring conditions.
In the room she tends to use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to map out what is happening and test small changes. Ramona helps people name their emotions, track how those feelings show up in behavior, and practice different responses between sessions.
People who come to her often want straightforward guidance on handling difficult conversations, reducing overwhelming guilt or shame, and finding a calmer way through transitions. She invites practical problem solving and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The therapist notes session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Ramona uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions online. One common approach she relies on involves helping people identify patterns in relationships and behavior, then testing small changes in daily life to reduce stress and guilt. This method is practical and aimed at shifting what people do between sessions. She also uses trauma-informed strategies that focus on stabilizing overwhelming emotions and building tolerable ways to process painful memories. These methods emphasize pacing and skills that support coping with grief, abuse, or sudden loss. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss which methods fit the person’s goals and comfort level, and adjust the plan as they learn what helps. That process helps match techniques to the specific situation and preferences. Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, or remove the need to travel to an office. If a quieter setting or less screen time is helpful, ask about session length or format when scheduling so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday routines rather than creating extra burden.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and substance-related concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help name those feelings, notice how they affect behavior, and practice alternative responses through short, practical exercises.
What is her clinical experience?
She has nine years of experience working with adults on relationship patterns, grief, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Tennessee LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in Tennessee.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.