A safe place to set down what you’ve been carrying.
I’m McKinsey Johnson, LCSW, though most people call me Kinsey. For over a decade I’ve specialized in helping adults and teens heal from sexual trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, using EMDR and a warm, relationship-first approach.
So many of the people I work with arrive carrying something they’ve never been able to set down, sexual trauma, an experience that overwhelmed them, a grief that never had room to breathe. They’ve often held it quietly for years, wondering if healing is even possible. It is.
I believe the relationship between us is the heart of that healing. Before any deep work begins, we build safety and trust, and we never move faster than your nervous system can handle. You stay in control the entire way.
My approach is grounded in EMDR, a research-backed therapy that helps the brain reprocess painful memories without requiring you to re-tell every detail, alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused, person-centered care. I choose tools based on what you actually need, not a single rigid method.
I earned my Master of Social Work from Utah State University and have spent my career here in Cache Valley, walking alongside survivors as they reclaim their lives. Whatever brought you here, you don’t have to do the next part alone.
Licenses & credentials
- LCSW, Utah #9824978-3501
- LCSW, Idaho Telehealth #6361578
- EMDR Certified through EMDRIA
- MSW, Utah State University
- Member, National Association of Social Workers
Who I work with
Teens and adults seeking individual therapy, in person in Hyde Park or online across Utah and Idaho. Many of my clients are women navigating trauma, anxiety, or the tender seasons of infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum life.
MSW, Master of Social Work
Utah State University, 2016
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Trauma-Focused & Person-Centered Care
“Our relationship is the most important part of therapy, and I can’t wait to get to know you.”
Kinsey Johnson, LCSW
See how we can work togetherWhat her colleagues say
Therapy is built on trust, so we’ll let Kinsey’s colleagues speak to it. These are verified endorsements from fellow therapists and social workers on her Psychology Today profile.
McKinsey has a way of making others feel loved, valued, and accepted just as they are. Anyone that interacts with her can feel that she genuinely cares! Her ability to help those with sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, or PTSD is unparalleled!
McKinsey is one of the sweetest people. She is very intuitive, honest and authentic and does a fabulous job with EMDR to process trauma, especially for sex-related traumas. If you've been hesitant to process that deeper stuff, McKinsey could be a great fit.
McKinsey is an incredible therapist! She provides a wonderful and safe environment for clients with a good dose of humor added in. She provides EMDR and has a great skillset when it comes to working with clients with sexual assault trauma.
McKinsey is the best at what she does! She has an amazing ability to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients. This makes the trauma work she does so much more effective.
McKinsey has extensive experience treating clients who have experienced trauma in life. She is warm and authentic, creating a comfortable environment to work through difficult life experiences. I trust her to enhance the well-being of those she works with!
McKinsey is knowledgeable in trauma and brings a warm, uplifting energy to her work. She is trained in EMDR and skillfully uses her expertise to help clients discover new ways forward. Her fun, approachable style makes her a wonderful therapist.
McKinsey Johnson is where I refer all my friends and family to first when they are looking for a therapist. She does a fantastic job staying up to date on best practice as well as having a caring and professional relationship with her clients.
McKinsey is a highly skilled therapist who has a gift for bringing out the best in her clients and her colleagues. She is an expert in our field and is so easy to talk to! She can be trusted to provide best treatment practices with care and compassion.
Kinsey is an amazing therapist! She is so warm and compassionate! Kinsey creates a safe space for her clients as they walk along their healing journey! She is well versed in various modalities and tailors her therapy to the needs of her clients!
McKinsey does a great job of authentically connecting with her clients. Her kindness and empathy for others really come through as she meets with others and helps them through the therapeutic process. She is amazing to work with and I refer to her often.
McKinsey is compassionate, intelligent, experienced, and down to earth. She's easy to talk to and likable. These qualities combined with her training, skill, and good judgement make her an excellent therapist and her clients are lucky to have her!
McKinsey is an excellent therapist and shows up authentically and passionately in this work!
McKinsey is a great therapist to work with. She is kind and compassionate. I feel confident when sending referrals to her.
14 clinicians have endorsed McKinsey on Psychology Today.
You don't have to carry everything alone.
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, and whether we're the right fit to work together.