Kim Mackay, LCSW

Change can feel daunting, especially when memories of the past still echo through your present. I encourage you to reach out if you are seeking a therapeutic relationship that fully honors the complexity and depth of your unique story while at the same time supporting meaningful transformation. I specialize in working with young adults, teens, and caregivers in healing from traumatic experiences that deeply wounded their sense of self and how they understand others and the world around them. For many, this may include navigating transitions, loss, chronic stress, intergenerational trauma, or relational patterns passed down through family systems or broader institutional contexts. I also understand the unique strengths and emotional costs experienced by those whose lives have been shaped by high expectations, achievement, and a strong drive to excel. As a former Division I collegiate athlete, I bring lived experience and a nuanced understanding to my work with high-level competitors and performance-oriented individuals managing intense demands, burnout, injury, or life after sport. Seeking support is a meaningful step. Therapy helps slow things down so you can reflect and move forward with greater clarity and steadiness. I create a space where you can show up as you are, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself. I will walk alongside you as you rediscover hope and vitality and build a more fulfilling life guided by your values. I hope to create a therapeutic experience with you that feels grounding, paced, and deeply human. Experience across levels of care and extensive training in evidence-based modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) DBT for Complex PTSD Seeking Safety for co-occurring trauma and substance abuse Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Attachment-Based Family Therapy