Sondra McKinney is the owner and operator of New Life Counseling Center. Sondra holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Relations from Doane College, and a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Sondra has several years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with behavioral health and mental health diagnosis', as well as individuals with intellectual disabilities. Her experience has been gained in different settings such as public schools, adult day treatment, and working with clients, in a clinical setting.
She is well trained and highly motivated to assist her clients as they see fit. She enjoys working with clients to offer them treatment that best fits their needs.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy