Dr. Kinney is a licensed psychologist (Texas #37176), a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor, and founding Director of Insight & Change. In this role, he works with children and adults with depression and anxiety, as well as couples with relationship issues. He received his doctoral degree from the APA accredited Counseling Psychology Graduate Program at the Seton Hall University in South Orange New Jersey, along with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University (NYU).

Dr. Kinney holds a doctorate in counseling psychology from Seton Hall University as well as a master’s in Mental Health and Wellness from New York University. He is licensed to practice both counseling and psychology. Dr. Kinney’s focus on work with depression, anxiety, and couples arise from experiences in diverse settings. His previous work includes counseling services for adolescents and adults at Newark Public Schools, New York University’s Counseling and Wellness Center, Kings County Hospital Center, University of Texas at Dallas, and University of North Texas, Counseling and Testing Service. Dr. Kinney also has training and experience in couple therapy. He works with clients to increase communication and gain better understanding of relationship patterns.

Outside of clinical practice Dr. Kinney teaches courses in theories of psychotherapy and fundamentals of clinical practice, lifespan development, abnormal psychology, and the history of psychology. As such, he values theories of psychology in guiding clinical work. He uses Psychodynamic as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) oriented interventions.

Professional Organizations

American Psychological Association (APA)

Texas Counseling Association (TCA)

Texas Psychological Association (TPA)

American Counseling Association (ACA)

EDUCATION

Seton Hall University - Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

New York University - M.A. in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness with an emphasis in College Mental Health

Pittsburg State University - B.S. in Psychology