Macie Roorda

Hi, I’m Macie Roorda, M.Ed., LPC. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. I have experience working with teens, adults, parents, and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem, family dynamics, and the many pressures that can come with balancing relationships, work, and everyday life.

I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can be honest without feeling judged or like you have to have everything figured out. My style is warm, affirming, and collaborative, and I value getting to know each client as a whole person rather than reducing them to a diagnosis or problem. I also believe there is room for humor in therapy—even when we’re talking about difficult things.

I especially enjoy working with clients who are looking to better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and create meaningful changes in their lives.

I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative, genuine, and grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship. My approach is warm, affirming, and curious, and I work with clients to better understand the patterns, emotions, and experiences that may be impacting their relationships and overall well-being. Rather than telling you what you should do, I’ll work alongside you to explore what’s underneath the challenges you’re experiencing and identify changes that feel meaningful and realistic for you.

I draw from attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches, with an emphasis on helping clients build self-awareness, communicate more effectively, navigate relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their needs. I believe therapy can be both meaningful and practical—and that you shouldn’t have to pretend to have everything figured out before you walk through the door.

In our first session, we’ll take some time to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy and what you’re hoping to get out of it. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, relationships, experiences, and goals so I can better understand the bigger picture. We’ll also talk about what you’d like therapy to look like and how we can work together moving forward.

You don’t need to come in with everything figured out or know exactly where to start. My goal is for you to leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and with a clearer sense of where we can go together.