Allison L. McGinley, Psy, D, HSPP

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Dr. McGinley has worked  in the field of psychology since 2000 and experiences with a variety of different populations in settings in Kentucky and across the state of Indiana. Her experiences include individual work with children and adults as well as groups. She has also worked with families and couples. Dr. McGinley has received intensive training in the assessment and diagnosis of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disorders. 

Resolutions Psychological Services, LLC opened its doors in January 2012. Resolutions is a culmination of Dr. McGinley's clinical experiences, passion for psychology, and dream of having her own private practice which began when she was 17.  Her love for the field continues to grow as does the business. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.  

Education:

UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS August 2006

Psy.D - Doctor of Psychology

SPALDING UNIVERSITY August 2002

M.A. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA May 1999

B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Sociology

Formal Training:

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

*Riley Child Development Center, Riley Hospital for Children

*Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program

PREDOCTORAL INTERNSHIP

*Park Center, Inc.

*APA-accredited training facility

Dr. McGinley has evaluated hundreds of individuals throughout the Midwest. Her practical experiences have included psychological testing in schools, community mental health centers, and prison settings. Through her private practice experience, she has provided diagnostic testing of children and adults with various referral questions. She has administered intellectual testing for gifted children as well as those with intellectual disabilities. Individuals are often referred to her for diagnostic testing for ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Mood Disorders as well as psychoeducational testing of Learning Disorders. 

Of particular interest to Dr. McGinley is not only the diagnostic benefits of psychological testing, but the recommendations that she is able to provide based on testing. She enjoys assisting patients through recommendations to be used for school settings such as with IEPs. Additionally, her reports have allowed patients to accommodate their therapeutic needs or determine the need for medical follow-up. 

A large majority of Dr. McGinley’s clinical experience have been in community mental centers and private practice settings working with a wide range of adults and children with acute and chronic mental health concerns.  Specialties include helping children and adults cope with anxiety and stress, building and practicing social skills with those who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, and working through trauma. She also enjoys helping those with ADHD develop strategies to manage the diagnosis beyond medication. 

Her clinical work includes a non-directive integrative approach emphasizing psychodynamic, attachment-focused, family systems, mindfulness, and client-centered conceptualizations and treatment. With children, Dr. McGinley includes the use of behavioral techniques, yoga, and play. 

 
Recently, Dr. McGinley has become strongly committed to working with those who have experienced PTSD, especially first responders and veterans.  This is a population she is interested in helping and welcomes to RPS.