Craig McKinney
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years in the field with experience treating a wide range of psychological issues.
I have experience working with people of all ages including college students . I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have enjoyed working with people experiencing the more severe symptoms of mental health so that they may live a more stable and fulfilling life. I am located in Boone NC but can offer Telehealth services to those in need anywhere in North Carolina. Using traditional evidence based psychotherapy as well as specific treatment methodology (i.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy , Cognitive Processing, etc.) in a safe therapeutic environment your goals can be turned into success. Our office can also offer Psychological / Academic Evaluations to meet a wide range of needs. We will work together overcoming barriers, while capitalizing upon your strengths and commitment as we achieve your goals.
Practice hours (EST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Altered mental status or delirium
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Borderline Personality
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Disability
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- Eating Concerns
- Gambling Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Panic
- Paranoid Personality
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Sexual Assault
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Medcost – North Carolina
- Optum – North Carolina
- Tricare – North Carolina
- UMR – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- Out-of-pocket
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Apple Pay
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
CO10375, North Carolina