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Raven Brown-McKinney

Raven Brown-McKinney

LICSW, LCSW

Helping people build practical, mindful coping skills

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Texas, Alabama, Oregon, Louisiana

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LCSW, Texas36527
  • LICSW, Alabama4668C
  • LCSW, OregonL12302
  • LCSW, Louisiana16879
  • NPI 1871118745

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness focused
  • Practical skills
  • Values centered

About Raven

Raven Brown-McKinney is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, job issues, and major life changes. Her style is warm and collaborative, and she aims to help people build workable habits that fit their daily lives.

Raven uses mindfulness techniques alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small steps toward it. Sessions tend to focus on skills you can use between meetings, such as grounding exercises, behavior changes, and values-based choices. She also offers coaching-oriented work when clients want goal-focused plans for career or life transitions.

Her background includes social work practice in crisis intervention, assessment, and domestic violence support. Raven combines that experience with coaching skills to help people manage grief, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and recovery from trauma or abuse. She brings six years of professional experience as a licensed social worker.

In sessions she works on practical problems like communication breakdowns, impulsivity, panic attacks, and burnout or compassion fatigue. She also addresses long-term mood concerns such as depression, bipolar challenges, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder symptoms when relevant to an individual's goals. Language of service is English and her practice is located in Texas.

People who choose Raven usually want down-to-earth help they can use right away. She partners with each person to set clear goals, try manageable strategies, and adjust the plan as needs change.

How Raven's approaches translate to online work

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It uses simple attention and grounding practices that are easy to try during sessions and between meetings, and it can help with anxiety, stress, and emotional reactivity.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that match those values. It pairs well with mindfulness skills and is useful for coping with life changes, low mood, and persistent worries.

Raven approaches online work as a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about their goals and try different techniques together to find what fits. Deciding on an approach is part of early sessions, and she adjusts plans based on what is helpful for each person.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since available formats are not specified here. Many clients find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to join from work or home without traveling. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick times and formats that match your schedule.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Raven address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career questions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar issues, panic attacks, and related concerns.

What is Raven's therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm, open, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical skills, mindfulness, and steps you can take between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Raven has experience in crisis intervention, assessment, domestic violence work, health education, and coaching. She has six years as a licensed social worker.

Which credentials and region apply to this practice?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Raven?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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