About mckensie

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN YOUR PROFESSION?

I have worked in this profession since 2016, in various settings throughout the past 8 years. My experience has included working in schools, in integrated healthcare settings, and in private practice. 

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE A CAREER IN this field?

I was a client before I was a therapist. Therapy changed my life from an early age and helped to nurture and heal my heart. My own experiences within this field as a client motivated me to choose this career as a professional. I wanted to dedicate myself to the field that allowed me to embrace my own life.

WHAT concerns do you like working with the most?

I enjoy working with the following concerns: navigating family estrangement, learning and implementing boundaries, self esteem challenges, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and individuals who are experiencing a neglectful relationship with themselves.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE?

I have completed additional advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and in group and individual Critical Incident Response Team Programs. I most recently completed Advanced Suicide Prevention Intervention Training. I also serve as a Field Instructor to Master of Social Work students. This is a dynamic field as research and best practices are continuously being discovered and are evolving over time. It is important for me to stay involved in trainings and continuing education so that I can provide up-to-date practices.