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Dr. Ariel McKinney

Licensed Psychologist | School Psychologist Ariel McKinney PhD, PLLC
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder,
In network with Aetna, United Healthcare, BlueCross and BlueShield, UMR, Optum

Introduction

I'm Dr. Ariel McKinney, a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed School Psychologist with a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited program, a minor in Neuropsychology, and over a decade of clinical training across anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, depression, and life transitions. I work with teens and adults who are ready to move beyond managing and into actual healing — using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, TF-CBT, and somatic-informed therapy. If you've tried therapy before and something felt missing, that's worth a conversation — I accept BCBS, Aetna, and UHC/UMR/Optum, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation to get started.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LP #39093 (TX)
  • LSP #71798 (TX)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Dr. Ariel McKinney accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • UMR
  • Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual 53-minute session $235
  • Parent Management Training $175

Locations

Ariel McKinney PhD PLLC
4100 Spring Valley Rd
Dallas, TX 75244-3629
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Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, School Psychology - The University of Arizona

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

FAQ

Is Dr. Ariel McKinney accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Ariel McKinney is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Dr. Ariel McKinney also offers a free consultation.
Does Dr. Ariel McKinney offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Ariel McKinney does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Dr. Ariel McKinney specialize in? Dr. Ariel McKinney specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Life Transitions, Parenting, Trauma, and Burnout.
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