Macie Aufiero

I’m a licensed clinical social worker who believes in service, social justice, the dignity and worth of a person, and the importance of human relationships. After my first experience in therapy as a teen, I decided I wanted to be a therapist who provides a safe space where people can openly share and be met with empathy and validation for their lived experiences. I graduated from Arizona State University in 2014 with my masters in social work and a trauma and bereavement certificate. Since graduating I have spent the last 12 years working in a community mental health setting in both Arizona and Massachusetts as a therapist and supervisor. Working over a decade in the non profit world has allowed me to serve children, teens, adults and families who come from all backgrounds and experience a wide variety of concerns. I feel proud to have helped and continue to help clients improve their lives by meeting them where they are at in order to move towards the best versions of themselves.

I believe you are more than a set of symptoms or a diagnosis. This is why I utilize a whole person, person centered approach. I care deeply about providing compassionate grief and bereavement care as well as enjoy working with teens and adults looking to address anxiety, depression, transition to adulthood, stress management, and communication challenges. As the wife of a fire fighter, I understand the complexities that can come with having a first responder in the family which is why I also appreciate the opportunity to work with their family members. I hold a certification in grief affirming practice and have training in accelerated resolution therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness.

We will work together to identify your goals in therapy and discuss a plan to get you there. I want to hear your expectations of therapy as well as provide a clear picture as to what we can work towards and what is possible for us to accomplish in our work together.