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Ashama Mckenzie

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Ashama McKenzie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and U.S. Navy veteran based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a career spanning clinical case management, group facilitation, and life coaching. She holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and brings a distinctive combination of military discipline, clinical training, and lived experience to her work with individuals navigating mental health challenges, transition, and change.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy (2007–2015), Ashama draws on her own service experience to connect authentically with the veteran community. She is also a certified life coach, blending clinical insight with a practical, forward-focused coaching approach to help clients set goals, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.

Ashama is a mother, and woman of faith who believes in leading with both compassion and honesty.

My approach to therapy

Ashama's approach is direct, evidence-informed, and rooted in the belief that real change happens when people are met with both accountability and genuine care, with a focus on serving individuals seeking meaningful, lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Ashama combines clinical expertise with practical coaching to help clients navigate mental health, transition, and personal growth. She believes in leading with both compassion and honesty — an approach that is direct, evidence-informed, and rooted in the belief that real change happens when people are met with both accountability and genuine care.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Energetic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1620 Corsair Lane Ste 201
    Middleburg, FL 32068