Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Raven Brown-McKinney, LICSW, LCSW
Texas
Licensed social worker - Mood and life stress
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 36527
- Licensed in Alabama
- LICSW, licence 4668C
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L12302
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 16879
- NPI
- 1871118745
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Raven supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Coaching approach
About Raven
Raven Brown-McKinney is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on common life problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and attention-related issues. Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
She works in a straightforward, collaborative way. That means talking through what's happening now, identifying what matters most to the client, and trying small, practical steps to make changes. Raven blends methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices to address feelings, behaviors, and patterns that get in the way.
Her background includes social work roles involving crisis intervention, assessment, domestic violence, health education, and life coaching. She draws on that experience when clients are managing urgent stressors or complicated situations at home or work. Raven typically helps people sort priorities, improve communication, and build coping skills that fit daily life.
Clients can expect a direct, conversational style in sessions. Raven and the client set goals together and track progress from visit to visit. She uses evidence-informed techniques in ways that match each person's circumstances and preferences.
If someone is considering therapy for mood concerns, stress, parenting strain, career questions, or grief, Raven offers practical support and skills-based tools to address those issues.
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How Raven’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to the client and taking committed steps toward those values. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure what to prioritize. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment focus, which can support emotion regulation and stress relief.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raven will collaborate with clients to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That may mean trying CBT techniques for a few sessions, then adding ACT or mindfulness tools based on how the client responds.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins during workday breaks or after school. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because clients can practice skills between meetings and review them together in follow-up visits. Raven uses practical exercises and brief skill-building that can be adapted for remote work once the session format is confirmed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas, Alabama, Oregon, Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Raven help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, career problems, relationship and family issues, parenting, trauma, grief, ADHD and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach combining ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker and additional background in social work roles involving crisis intervention and coaching.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and practices in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers