Erica McKinney

Dr. Erica N. McKinney, PhD is a licensed psychologist, educator, and consultant specializing in reproductive mental health, health psychology, and culturally responsive psychological care. She is licensed in Wisconsin and Iowa and holds authorization to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology through PSYPACT.

Dr. McKinney brings a unique perspective to clinical education through her experience in academic medicine, higher education, private practice, and psychological consultation. Her clinical expertise includes infertility, third-party reproduction, perinatal mental health, reproductive trauma, adjustment to medical diagnoses, and the psychological impact of chronic health conditions. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

As an educator, Dr. McKinney teaches undergraduate psychology and graduate-level counseling courses, including Multicultural Counseling. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes bridging research, clinical theory, and real-world application while encouraging clinicians to critically examine the influence of culture, identity, systemic inequities, and lived experiences on psychological well-being.

Dr. McKinney is particularly passionate about advancing women's reproductive mental health and strengthening culturally responsive practices across healthcare settings. Through professional education, consultation, and clinical practice, she strives to equip mental health professionals with the knowledge, clinical insight, and practical strategies necessary to provide thoughtful, ethical, and inclusive care.

Her approach to continuing education encourages clinicians to move beyond simply acquiring knowledge toward intentionally integrating evidence-based, culturally informed practices into their everyday clinical work.