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Shakirra McKinley
Shakirra McKinley is a licensed clinician in Rockville, MD, specializing in ADHD, behavioral issues, and anxiety for children and adults.
Shakirra McKinley is a licensed clinician (LMHC, LCPC, NCC) providing telehealth services to children, teens, and adults in Maryland and New York. She specializes in supporting neurodiverse and neurodivergent populations, offering targeted expertise for ADHD, behavioral issues, emotional disturbances, and school-related challenges. Her practice is rooted in cultural humility and racial justice, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients navigating complex identities and life transitions.
Her therapeutic approach focuses on building a strong, trusting alliance to help clients develop essential coping skills and manage anxiety, depression, and stress. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, addressing specific needs such as peer relationships, family conflict, and self-esteem. As an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and a specialist in women's issues, she provides an inclusive environment where every client's unique background is honored.
Currently accepting new clients, Shakirra McKinley offers convenient online therapy sessions at a rate of $150 per individual session. She accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as various digital payment methods like Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal, making specialized mental health support more accessible to families.
At a Glance
Age GroupsToddler, Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)
SpecialtiesBisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Single Parent
InsuranceAetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser (Out-of-Network), Medicare, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
FeesIndividual sessions: $150
WaitlistCurrently accepting new clients
OnlineYes
Credentials
LMHC
LCPC, NCC
Basic Information
| Licenses | NY / 015848 |
| Additional Qualifications | LMHC · LCPC · NCC |
| Age Group | Toddler · Children (6 to 10) · Preteen · Teen · Adults · Elders (65+) |
Education and Training
| Attended School | Alfred University |
| Degree/Diploma | Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling |
| Year Graduated | 2020 |
| Credentials | LMHC · LCPC · NCC |
Modalities and Specialties
Issue
ADHDAnger ManagementAnxietyBehavioral IssuesCodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionEmotional DisturbanceFamily ConflictLife TransitionsPeer RelationshipsRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSelf EsteemStressWomen's Issues
Specialty
Bisexual AlliedGay AlliedLesbian AlliedNon-Binary AlliedQueer AlliedRacial Justice AlliedSingle Parent
Client Focus Participants
IndividualsCouplesGroup
Therapy Delivery MethodsOnline / Telehealth
Availability and Payment Options
| Payment Methods | ACH Bank transfer · American Express · Apple Cash · Discover · Mastercard · Paypal · Venmo · Visa · Wire · Zelle |
| Accepted Insurance Plans | Aetna · Anthem · BlueCross and BlueShield · Carelon Behavioral Health · Cigna and Evernorth · Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield · Independence Blue Cross · Kaiser (Out-of-Network) · Medicare · Optum · Oscar Health · Oxford · Quest Behavioral Health · UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| Offers Online Sessions | Yes |
| Waitlist Status | Currently accepting new clients |
| Fees | Individual sessions: $150 |
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