MacKenzie Clarke
From a young age, I’ve always known I wanted to build a career centered on helping others. Over the years, this calling has guided me toward opportunities that allowed me to connect with people in meaningful ways and support them through various stages of life. My path to becoming a therapist deepened during my early adulthood, when mental health became more personal through the experiences of close family and friends. Witnessing their challenges helped me see not only the weight that people often carry quietly, but also the strength and resilience that emerge through healing. These experiences shaped my understanding of how deeply our stories, relationships, and environments impact our well-being and reinforced my desire to walk alongside others as they navigate their own.
As a therapist, my goal is to meet you where you are, offering guidance as we navigate these challenges together. Therapy is a deeply personal experience, and I approach it with an integrative mindset, drawing on diverse therapeutic modalities to best support your individual needs. This includes evidence-based practices such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and play-based methods while integrating a trauma-informed lens. Additionally, I take a feedback-informed approach to ensure that our work together is always collaborative, client-centred, and rooted in a strong, trusting relationship.
I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing challenges in a variety of areas such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, executive functioning, building social connections, stress and burnout, relationships and attachments. Additionally, I have experience working with neurodivergent populations, and strive to provide a supportive, understanding space for those whose experiences may differ from the neurotypical trajectory. I am committed to fostering a warm, welcoming, and culturally sensitive environment where you can feel safe, valued, and empowered to share your experiences. In our work together, I aim to help you explore your feelings, build on your strengths, and develop lasting resilience. My goal is for you to leave therapy not only with a deeper understanding of yourself but also with practical tools and skills that you can carry forward beyond treatment. Together, we can work toward achieving your goals and fostering positive change in your life.
My educational journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Carleton University, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Sciences, which strengthened my understanding of human behaviour and the many ways people learn, grow, and adapt. I completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, which allowed me to integrate theory, evidence-based practice, and compassion into my work as a therapist. I am currently a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and practice under ongoing clinical supervision as I continue to grow in my professional development.”