My name is McKenzie and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Alabama. I am an alumna of Auburn University, where I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where I graduated with a master's degree in Social Work. I also am currently employed as a Clinical Therapist on an inpatient behavioral health unit. Working in a hospital setting, I have developed experience in working with a wide array of populations.
My style of counseling is client-centered, with theoretical underpinnings of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I practice with a non-judgmental and empathetic approach. As a social worker, I believe in the dignity and worth of every person and I am committed to social justice. As your therapist, my goal is to empower you to set goals to better cope, heal, and grow as a person, and to guide you along the way.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
AL LICSW 4574C