Hello! My name is MaKalia Zinn. I’m a Southern gal currently navigating all the beauty California has to offer. As a Christian who fully believes in holistic healing, I view life through a lens of wholeness—a perspective that naturally flows into my clinical practice. I believe that when I nourish myself mentally, physically, and spiritually, I am better grounded to navigate life’s challenges. Building meaningful connections is one of my greatest joys. Outside of the therapy room, you can find me hiking, cooking, decorating my home, or hitting the road for a new adventure. I am currently in a season of intentional rest, making space for all the good things to come. I look forward to seeing you in session soon!
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
My main goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental environment where you feel seen and heard. You don’t have to have everything figured out during this session. We’ll spend some time exploring what brought you here. I’ll ask questions to understand your current challenges, your history, and what a desired outcome looks like for you. Think of this as a collaborative conversation. Once again, you are the expert on your life, and I am here to help you navigate it.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength as a provider is curiosity. By remaining a lifelong student of human experience, I am better able to meet you exactly where you are in your journey. I believe that you are the expert of your own story, not me. While I am honored to support you on your path to wellness, I view my role as a partner rather than the driver of your care
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is someone who is in a space where they are looking for someone to support them with confronting the things that have made their life difficult. A person who is ready to move forward mindfully to create the life they desire to live without maladaptive coping strategies. I can support anyone that's having challenges with ADHD, Body image, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and disordered eating. I've found that a lot of these concerns overlap in my area of specialty. I can only imagine how you must feel to get to a place where you are reaching out for support. I look forward to seeing you in session. Until then, I believe you're doing your absolute best.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I have a ACT approach in my practice to help individuals develop greater psychological flexibility, allowing them to accept uncomfortable thoughts and emotions while still actively pursuing meaningful goals in life, even when faced with challenges, rather than trying to avoid or suppress them
Mind-body approach
This approach has proving to be effective in my practice my way of my clients seeing a Reduction in stress and anxiety, Enhanced emotional regulation, Increased self-awareness and insight, and Promoting mental stability by connecting mind and body.
Christian Counseling
As a Christian, I've seen this approach effective for clients that needs treatment focused through a faith lens. It allows them to address personal challenges and life struggles through the lens of their Christian faith, integrating biblical teachings and spiritual practices alongside traditional therapy techniques, providing a holistic approach to healing that considers both their emotional and spiritual well-being.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
My approach involves EFT because it helps individuals improve their emotional awareness, manage their emotions effectively, and strengthen their relationships by addressing underlying emotional patterns and attachment needs.
Trauma-Focused CBT
For individuals with trauma history, TF CBT has proven as an evidence-based approach that effectively help process and manage the impacts of traumatic experiences, significantly reducing symptoms of PTSD by addressing distorted thoughts, emotions, and behaviors related to the trauma. It's empowering by also providing tools to enhance the individual's life.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 27, 2025
MaKaila is amazing & such a wonderful therapist. I feel more confident every time we end our sessions, and I appreciate her calling me out when I hold myself back.
June 21, 2025
Beautiful spirit, appreciate her approach! I look forward to working with her
May 16, 2025
MaKalia was so inviting and made it so easy to be comfortable to express myself. I look forward to our future sessions.