Aimée McKinney
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it… Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” —Brené Brown
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break? Are you constantly second-guessing yourself, or lying awake at night as your mind races with worries? Maybe you’re burned out from trying to be everything to everyone—especially as a parent—lost in the chaos of caring for others, silently wondering if you’re getting any of it right and unsure where your own needs fit in. Maybe your relationship feels strained, distant, or stuck in patterns of miscommunication. Or perhaps you’re navigating the rollercoaster of pregnancy, postpartum, and the unexpected shifts in your identity and relationships.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, healing from trauma, navigating the complexities of parenting, adjusting to significant life changes, or feeling disconnected in your relationships, you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving individuals (including adolescents), couples, and families. I specialize in anxiety, trauma recovery, perinatal mental health, relationship challenges, parenting, and major life transitions. I offer support to those in ministry, missions, or helping professions—including fellow counselors—who may be navigating burnout, compassion fatigue, or carrying unique emotional, relational, or spiritual burdens. I am also certified in Prepare/Enrich, a research-backed premarital and marriage assessment.
Clients often come to me feeling stuck, disconnected, or like they’ve “tried everything.” Together, we’ll explore the deeper patterns holding you back, uncover new strategies, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and rooted in attachment theory. I’m trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy for helping the brain and body heal from distressing experiences, and I often incorporate somatic techniques to support deeper emotional processing. With a strong interest in neuroscience, I help clients understand how their nervous system and past experiences shape current patterns. I offer both insight and practical strategies, always grounded in warmth, curiosity, and collaboration.
Originally from Northern Ireland, I am a TCK shaped by a cross-cultural upbringing, and have lived in France, the Dominican Republic, Spain and England before moving to Orlando in 2017. I hold a Master’s in Education with Spanish from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. Outside of work, I’m a mom of two who enjoys hanging out in local coffee shops, lifting weights, baking cakes, going on adventures and spending quality time with family and friends.
If you’re ready to move toward healing, harmony, and hope, I’d be honored to support you. I have weekday and evening availability both in person, and via Telehealth. I am in network with Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health and Quest Behavioral Health. I can also accept HSA/FSA cards, and if you are out-of-network I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement.
Aimée McKinney, M.A., LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Journeys Counseling Center
668 N Orlando Ave, Suite 210
Maitland, FL 32751
Phone: (407) 951-8829 ext 707