Dr. McGinnis' specialty training is in providing evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, complex trauma, depression, insomnia, and various anxiety disorders. The treatment modalities Dr. McGinnis uses include cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders, family-based treatment for anorexia nervosa, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, exposure and response prevention, modified dialectical behavioral therapy, process based cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness based interventions.
Dr. McGinnis' approach centers on helping individuals gain awareness and understanding of their internal experiences, as well as identifying and clarifying their values, in order to inform treatment goals and facilitate behavior change. She is passionate about her work and strives to help individuals create a life of meaning and value.
Dr. McGinnis received her Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming and completed her internship at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) and the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center located in Augusta Georgia. She is able to see clients via telehealth who reside in DC, VA, and SC.