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Mackenzie Smith

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Stress management, Anger management
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I see therapy as a collaborative process. You bring your experiences, thoughts, and goals, and together we work to better understand what’s going on and what might help things feel more manageable. Sometimes that means learning new ways to cope with stress or anxiety, sometimes it’s working through difficult experiences, and sometimes it’s simply having a place to sort through your thoughts.

My approach to therapy

Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, and I want you to know that you’re not alone in that feeling. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no pressure, no judgment, just a place to talk and be heard.

What you can expect from me

In our work together, I aim to be genuine, supportive, and practical. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of therapy, so building trust and helping you feel comfortable is always a priority. Taking the first step toward therapy can be hard, but it can also be the beginning of meaningful change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Challenging, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University, Bachelor of Science at Southern Connecticut State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Schema, Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Somatic, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Seeking Safety, Psychodynamic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Humanistic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    63 Tibbets Road
    Seymour, CT 06483