Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi, I am Martha McKenzie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have over 30 years of experience working with adults, and teenagers.
I received my higher education later in my life. After being married for several years, working, having a baby, and then getting a divorce, I made the decision to go back to school and I am so very glad that I did. I recieved my BSW, Bachelor of Social Work and my MSW, Master of Social Work, at the Florida State University. I received my License, as an LCSW in 2010, which afforded me the opportunity to see clients privately, who have many different disorders, Accomplishing the LCSW License, has made me a much more insightful, respectful, sensitive, compassionate and empathetic human. My education along with my experience has afforded me to help so many others going through hardships of their own.
Also, because of the different esperiences in my life, I am able to feel connected to others.
Another asset that I have, is that I am able to speak Spanish! My father was a linquist and could speak seven languages and because of high school teachers, teaching Spanish in my days, I was able to take a Spanish class each year of high school. I also, was able to take Spanish in college.
I have gained a lot of experience working with the elderly, adults, teenagers and children. I have worked with clients with many concerns including, depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, ADHD, trauma, emotional abuse, domestic violence, parental problems, alcohol and drug use.
I consider my specialty to be ADHD with adults, and teenagers. dren. ADHD, is so very interesting, as I can see especially now, how this disorder has been hidden, especially for women and girls until now. More and more females are being diagnosed with having this disorder and many are finding out later in their years. It use to be that only boys would be diagnosed with this disorder, simply because it was more aware in boys than girls, who would mask this disorder, because of shame or embarrasment.
Throughout the years, I have attended several ADHD workshops, seminars, and webinars, and read digital information. I also follow many ADHD sites on the web as well as the official ADHD site found on the web. This web is opened to anyone who has ADHD, or anyone wanting to know more about it.
I personally subscribe to the Additude magazine, which is the official magazine, which comes out quarterly, written by scientests and doctors. All of this together with my experience of working with teenagers having ADHD, has helped me to become extremly knowledgeable about the disorder.
My counseling style is casual, warm, caring and interactive with my clients. My approach with my clients, combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness counseling, Psychodynamic counseling. I am also very proud to offer you Christian counseling and my ability to counsel you in Spanish, if needed.
Your goals will be tailored to your specific needs and to be achieved by you. They will be written by both you and I, as your input will be extremely important in their being written for you specifically.
You have shown courage and strength when you take a step towards seeking help for a more fulfilling, happier life.
I look forward in meeting with you, working with you and empowering and supporting you!
Thank you, for reading my profile.
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Martha McKenzie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Georgia with 25 years of experience supporting teenagers and adults through a wide range of life challenges. She pursued higher education after marriage, raising a child, and a later divorce, earning both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University. In 2010 she obtained her Georgia LCSW credential, which enabled her to work privately with clients facing many different concerns.
Her life experiences inform her work and help her connect with others facing personal transitions. She is also able to provide counseling in Spanish, a skill she developed through high school and college study and influenced by a family background that valued languages.
Over the years Martha has worked with clients across the age span, including children, teenagers, adults, and older adults. She has experience addressing depression, anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, ADHD, trauma and emotional abuse, domestic violence, parenting and family problems, and substance use.
Martha emphasizes ADHD work with teenagers and adults as a central specialty. She has followed developments in the field for many years, attending workshops, seminars, and webinars, following ADHD resources online, and subscribing to Additude magazine. She is particularly attentive to how ADHD can present differently in females, where symptoms have often been overlooked or masked.
Her counseling style is warm, casual, and interactive. Martha integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based approaches, and psychodynamic perspectives into individualized care. She also offers Christian counseling when appropriate and can provide services in Spanish.
Goals are developed collaboratively and tailored to each person’s needs, with the client’s input central to the plan. Martha welcomes the opportunity to meet, support, and empower people taking steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
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One of the main benefits is flexibility – individuals can choose the communication style that fits their schedule and comfort level, including video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy life.
Therapists who provide services online are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they seek a different fit. Online therapy can make evidence-based approaches accessible while allowing each person to engage in a way that works best for them.
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