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Hi my name is Mckensie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I recognize the power of listening and being present when things get difficult, while also making room for what feels light and good. I work to create an atmosphere where you can feel at ease and start where you are. Healing happens when you feel supported and safe to explore all of your parts. I believe that can be done with real honest work and a good sense of humor.
In our first session you will have the space to share what brings you into therapy and what you hope to gain from the experience. You are welcome to share about your life, or you can jump into whatever you need at the moment. Use the time however you want to. Therapy should be a place where you can take a deep breath, we have time, the first session doesn't need to be overwhelming.
I have deep understanding for the things that make us human. I find the places where we can connect and relate to things we often feel completely alone in. My approach to therapy is to make It worth your time, with real work and outcomes, while staying grounded in supporting you to feel known, heard, and understood.
I help individuals motivated to heal from traumatic experiences, those seeking healthy connections in their relationships, growth in themselves, or wanting relief from anxiety in all its forms.
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Cash - $200 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
AvMed
Blue Cross
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to support clients experiencing mood challenges like anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm. Through mindful awareness of thought and emotions you are able to find clarity and make value based decisions.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT helps to support understanding patterns of attachments in relationships and areas of past wounds. Through attunement and awareness It builds growth in secure relationships and healing connections to self and others.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS is a powerful compassionate approach to healing that helps you connect with different parts of yourself. I use IFS to gently explore these inner parts, especially those shaped by trauma.
EMDR
I do not do EMDR, similarly I use a evidence based method called Accelerated Resolution Therapy or (ART) that uses eye movements (similar to EMDR) to help clients reprocess traumatic or distressing memories that reduces emotional and phsysiological reactivity. ART is considered a memory reconsolidating and imagery rescripting therapy.
4 ratings with written reviews
April 15, 2026
My sessions with Mckensie continue to amaze me. The methods seem so simple yet they are incredibly effective. Her approach and delivery are very warm and adaptable. I look forward to each session. Highly recommend her for anyone who needs to process trauma or stress.
November 10, 2025
I love working with Mckensie. She has a calming presence. She is very clear about what we are doing and what needs to be done. Her methods have been extremely effective for me so far. Highly recommend for anyone who needs help processing a traumatic event(s).
November 6, 2025
I found Mckensie to be compassionate and very easy to talk to.