- Goal focused
- Practical skills
- Values based
About Raven
Raven Brown-McKinney is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas. She helps people facing stress, depression, relationship struggles, career questions, parenting strain, and challenges like ADHD and trauma. Raven writes straightforward, collaborative plans so clients know what to expect from sessions.
Raven brings six years of experience as a licensed clinician in addition to earlier social work roles. She uses practical talk and skill-building in sessions to address everyday pressures. Clients can expect a warm, direct style focused on clear goals and small steps forward.
Her methods draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take meaningful action. Mindfulness practices and client-centered listening are also part of her toolbox. Raven tailors those tools to fit each person's situation and goals.
She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, grief, domestic violence histories, fertility issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Conversation in sessions moves at the client’s pace, with emphasis on practical coping skills and clearer decision making.
Raven encourages people to try concrete strategies between sessions, then review how those worked. She aims to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning through focused work and collaborative planning.
How Raven’s Approaches Fit into Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can aid in coping with life changes, stress, and feelings of emptiness by focusing on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It is useful for panic, mood challenges, and everyday stress. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be helpful for anger, anxiety, and caregiving stress.Finding the right approach is often a team effort. Raven will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans based on how practical tools are working. The process is collaborative, with shared decision making about which techniques to use and when to try something different.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking. Raven emphasizes making sessions fit daily life - squeezing in a short check-in, doing guided mindfulness between tasks, or using remote meetings to avoid travel time. Talk with her about what will work best for scheduling, pacing, and follow-up so therapy can be practical and easier to keep up with.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Texas, Alabama, Oregon, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems can Raven help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career questions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping after disasters.
What is her therapy style like?
Raven practices in a warm, collaborative manner. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and steps clients can try between meetings.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has six years as a licensed social worker and earlier social work experience in crisis intervention, assessment, domestic violence, health education, and coaching.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is based in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your situation.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by 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.