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Russell MacKay, LCMHC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hi, I'm Russ and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and an EMDR practitioner. Some of my specialties include: strengthening relationships, assisting clients through difficult life transitions, supporting adolescents and working with those suffering from anxiety, parenting issues and PTSD. Some of my valuable experience includes working as a clinician with teen girls and boys in a residential setting focusing on trauma related disorders, attachment, self mutilation/cutting, sexual identity and the LGBTQ community. I have over 19 years of experience in the field. I acquired my BS in psychology from BYU and my MA in Counseling Psychology from National University of Phoenix. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in counselor education and supervision.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines Solution Focused, Person Centered and CBT counseling with Mindfulness techniques. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

You are welcome to message me anytime through Better Help. I usually check messages 1-2 times a day, 5 days per week. I offer messaging, live chat and phone sessions with limited availability in the evenings and weekends. Please note that what you see in my calendar may not reflect my only availability so you always want to check that out with me through messaging first. I look forward to working with you.


I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

11yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Control Issues, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic Stress, Sex Addiction

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

UT LCMHC 5935490-6004

Reviews

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He really listens and shows that he listens. He has helped me make some breakthrough's, and i’ve been doing therapy with other therapists for years. I also love that he gives me resources and things to do when between sessions.

Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Russell for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Great therapist

Written on Sep 09, 2023 after therapy with Russell for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Very personable and understanding. Very professional and knowledgeable.

Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Russell for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, parenting issues, and adhd

He really listens and brings up subjects or points I didn’t think of. Truly cares about his patients.

Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with Russell for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Amazing. He responds quickly, shows understanding, and allows me to go at my pace but still moves me through my trauma and impacts.

Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Russell for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Russ has been great so far. I feel like I have thrown so much at him and he has been very helpful and supportive. He has challenged me to try and combat my thoughts and overcome them. Although, right now, I am still struggling, he has been by my side to help me and give me the tools to try and fight the negative thoughts. So far so good!

Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Russell for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,