Diane A McKay, PsyD, PA
Psychologist, PsyD
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8437 Tuttle Avenue, PMB #315, Sarasota, FL 34243
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"Our goal is to get you back to being you". Psychological services are offered for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties.
Dr. McKay is a clinical psychologist providing evidence-based treatment, such as cognitive-behavioral or dialectical behavioral therapy. She has extensive experience working with patients who have eating disorders or medical problems, as well as onducting psychological evaluations. Dr. McKay is also a Level 2 Gottman Therapist using an evidence-based method to help couples build a better relationship.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in the community and treat all of our patients with respect and compassion.
Psychotherapy has many different approaches and various formats in which it occurs. Regardless, psychotherapy is a partnership between the patient and the psychologist. Each party must openly communicate and has a responsibility in establishing and maintaining a healthy and successful working relationship.
In 2011, Dr. McKay was awarded the US Army "Achievement Medal for Civilian Service. Awards: "Outstanding Early Career Contributions to Psychology", "Distinguished Psychologist", the "What a Woman Award" (Florida Psychologically Health Workplace Program), and the Jefferson Cup (APA's Committee of State Leaders - 2011-2015).
President of FPA (2011-2013) President of SPIM (2013-2016).
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- WEBTPA
- Out of Network
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Diane A McKay, PsyD, PA
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Psychologist: Diane A McKay
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / PY6237 Diane A McKay
- In Practice for 24 Years
- Certificate from International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Certification / 2015
- Certificate from (Crisis Intervention Team) CIT International Master Trainer / 2015
- Attended Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Graduated 1999
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (941) 877-6456
Diane A McKay, PsyD, PA
Psychologist, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Eating Disorders
- Life Coaching
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Positive Psychology
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (941) 877-6456
Diane A McKay, PsyD, PA
Psychologist, PsyD
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Executive and Personal Coaching
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Forensic Psychology
- Gottman Method
- Imago
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Organizational Consulting
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (941) 877-6456
Diane A McKay, PsyD, PA
Psychologist, PsyD
Groups
Making Marriage Work: An Interactive Workshop
This workshop is designed to teach couples (married, living together, recently engaged, etc.) the tools needed for achieving success in a relationship. This program is generally offered over the course of two weekends (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm) OR once-a-week for a total of 8 -weeks (one evening for 2.5 hours). This program is generally offered twice a year only (April and October) for between 4-8 couples at a time. Space is limited so if you are interested, please contact us early to assure that you are able to attend.
Expertise
Family Conflict
Marital and Premarital
Relationship Issues
Types of Therapy
Gottman Method
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$500
Group Meets
Third Sun, Fri, Sat 10:99 A.M. - 4:99 P.M.
Location
LWR Area
TBD
Sarasota, FL 34243
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Location
Primary Location
Diane A McKay, PsyD, PA
8437 Tuttle Avenue
PMB #315
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 877-6456Email us
Additional Location
205 N. Orange Avenue
Suite #304
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 877-6456Nearby Areas
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Diane A McKay, PsyD, PA
Psychologist, PsyD
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2020