Therapist profile
Mariana Mackinnon, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW22207
- NPI
- 1164287454
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
About
- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- EMDR work
About Mariana
Mariana Mackinnon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, codependency concerns, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. Sessions can be conducted in English or Spanish.
Mariana grew up in a bilingual Latino household and spent time living and working in Madrid, Spain. Those experiences shaped how she understands cultural pressures and split expectations. She says the space between identities and experiences contains practical possibilities rather than just uncertainty.
In session she uses a blend of approaches aimed at concrete change. Mariana draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters and act on it. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking that keep someone stuck, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Mariana also includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, when trauma memories are part of the picture. Her work focuses on improving day-to-day functioning: reducing overwhelm, strengthening boundaries, and navigating relationship ruptures. She helps people who keep putting others first learn clearer limits and more stable self-direction.
She brings cultural awareness into conversations about identity and belonging. Practical steps and short-term skills are commonly part of the work, alongside addressing deeper patterns that developed over time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and clarify personal values. In practice clients work on small, specific actions that move life in the directions they care about, especially helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and codependency patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior cycles. Sessions often include homework such as tracking thoughts or trying new behaviors between meetings to reduce worry and improve decision-making.
EMDR is used when past events continue to affect daily functioning. This approach works by processing disturbing memories so they no longer drive present reactions; it can be useful for people who notice repeated emotional responses tied to past experiences.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mariana collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and practical needs. That means trying skills-focused CBT exercises one week and using ACT values work the next, with EMDR incorporated when trauma processing feels appropriate.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. The profile instructs you to use the online matching questionnaire and scheduling flow to see available formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that require less bandwidth or camera use when needed.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, codependency patterns, trauma, grief, addictions, and related issues such as intimacy and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, and EMDR where trauma is present. Sessions mix skill-building with exploring what matters to you.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, burnout, relationship ruptures, and identity questions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what about formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the online process. The profile asks you to check available formats when scheduling.
How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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