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the best version of you awaits…

Healing begins

with grace.

At EMC Psychological Services and Consulting, we specialize in compassionate reproductive and perinatal mental health, infertility counseling, and trauma-informed therapy designed to support your emotional well-being through life’s most tender seasons.

Whether you’re navigating infertility, postpartum depression or anxiety, or adjusting to a new health diagnosis, we’re here to help you heal: mind, body, and spirit.

Begin Your Healing Journey Today

Anti-Oppressive
Equity guides our care.

Compassionate
Kindness is our foundation.

Trauma-Informed
We hold space gently.

Integrity
We do what’s right.

Welcome to EMC Psychological Services and Consulting

Led by Dr. Erica McKinney, a licensed Psychologist specializing in reproductive and perinatal mental health, EMC is a safe space where healing is approached holistically.

We believe emotional wellness and physical health are deeply connected. Our mission is to help you move from a state of overwhelm and uncertainty toward peace, purpose, and strength.

Here, healing isn’t rushed; it’s nurtured. Through evidence-based care and compassionate understanding, you’ll find tools to restore balance and rediscover hope.

❊ Here you will find…

A listening ear
A listening ear that honors your story, meets you without judgment, and creates space for you to be fully seen and heard.

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Evidence-based guidance
Evidence-based guidance rooted in proven psychological practices designed to support your healing with clarity, intention, and care.

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A path toward wholeness
A path toward wholeness that helps you reconnect with yourself, rebuild inner strength, and move forward with renewed peace and confidence.

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Learn About Our Offerings
Meet Dr. Erica Mckinney

Meet
Dr. Erica McKinney

Dr. McKinney is a Licensed Psychologist with specialized expertise in reproductive and perinatal mental health, including infertility, pregnancy loss, reproductive trauma, substance use during pregnancy, and adjustment to health conditions.

With over a decade of clinical experience and a deep commitment to supporting individuals through complex emotional and medical journeys, she provides therapy that is culturally informed, trauma-responsive, scientifically grounded, and deeply human.

Professional Licensure & Certifications

Licensed Psychologist, State of Wisconsin (5188-57)

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), State of Wisconsin (6016-125)

  • Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) – PSYPACT (22103)

Certified Provider, International Partnership for Perinatal Excellence (IPPE)

Education & Training

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Counseling Psychology
Subspecialty: Health Psychology
University of Georgia

Master of Science (MS), Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specialization: Addictions Counseling
Marquette University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Welfare and Sociology
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Clinical Training

Predoctoral Internship
Henry Ford Health

  • Track: Health Psychology / Consultation-Liaison

Postdoctoral Fellowship
University of Florida Health Sciences Center

  • Track: Clinical Health Psychology

Our specialities,
because you’re more than a service.

Consultations:

I specialize in providing thoughtful, evidence-informed consultations to help clients gain clarity, support, and direction. Each consultation is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you receive guidance that is both compassionate and clinically grounded.

  • Third-Party Reproductive Consultations and Evaluations
    Grounded in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) guidelines, I provide psychological consultations and evaluations for individuals and couples pursuing family building through gamete donation or gestational surrogacy. Family looks different for everyone, and it is my privilege to support each unique journey toward parenthood.

    If you are seeking third-party consultation services, Dr. McKinney works in collaboration with partners (in)fertility.

    Pre-Surgical Evaluations
    Bariatric surgery is a life-changing medical intervention. Surgeons frequently request that patients complete a psychological evaluation to assess readiness and suitability. My approach centers on understanding each individual’s strengths, motivations, and support systems to help prepare for successful long-term outcomes.

Psychotherapy:

I offer individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. My therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and guided by evidence-based practices that promote healing, resilience, and growth.

    • Infertility-related distress and reproductive trauma

    • Adjustment to pregnancy and pregnancy loss

    • Pregnancy after infertility

    • Perinatal and postpartum mental health conditions

    • Substance use during pregnancy

    • Adjustment to perimenopause and menopause

    • Coping with medical conditions and chronic illness

    • Optimizing wellness for BIPOC individuals and families

    • Substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors

    • Disordered eating patterns

Clinical Supervision:

As a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Wisconsin, I provide clinical supervision for LPC-ITs (Licensed Professional Counselors – In Training) working toward independent licensure. My supervision approach is collaborative, developmentally attuned, and grounded in cultural humility and anti-oppressive practice.

Workshops & Speaking Engagements:

As an educator and advocate, I am regularly invited to present locally, regionally, and nationally. My presentations are designed to inspire reflection, advance clinical skill, and promote systemic change within healthcare and behavioral health settings.

    • Reproductive endocrinology and infertility

    • Perinatal and postpartum mental health

    • Adjustment to illness and medical trauma

    • High-effort coping and resilience among Black women

    • The intersection of Christianity and psychology

    • Anti-oppressive psychological assessment and intervention

    • Anti-oppressive supervision and training for medical and mental health professionals

Research & Academic Collaboration:

As a Scientist–Practitioner, I integrate clinical work with research inquiry. My research interests include the intersections of health, identity, and systems of care, with a particular focus on equity and lived experience.

    • Serve on thesis or dissertation committees aligned with my areas of expertise.

    • Collaborate on research studies and grant proposals as Co-PI or consultant.

    • Co-author manuscripts focused on women’s health, reproductive mental health, and anti-oppressive clinical practice.

Practice Information

  • Consultations and therapy are offered solely through telepsychology (secure video therapy platform).
    Services are available to individuals physically located in PSYPACT participating states, including:

    AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

  • Investing in your mental health and wellness is an important step toward meaningful change and personal growth.

    • Initial Intake Evaluation (60 minutes): $275

    • Psychotherapy Session (60 minutes): $225

    Private pay only; insurance is not accepted.
    A superbill can be provided upon request, which you may submit to your insurance company for potential partial or full reimbursement.

    A small number of slots for sliding scale fee clients.

    Accepted payment methods:
    Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, debit cards, and HSA/FSA cards.

  • If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, please notify the office at least 48 business hours in advance via phone or email.
    Appointments canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice—or missed without notice—will be subject to a $150 late cancellation/no-show fee.

Let’s start your
healing journey.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing, clarity, and balance, we’re here to walk with you.