Mariana Mackinnon, LCSW

Mariana Mackinnon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on eight years of clinical experience to support people facing relationship struggles, grief, compassion fatigue, and questions of identity. Her background includes work in different cultural settings, which informs how she listens and what she offers in sessions.

She grew up in a bilingual Latino household and spent time living and working in Madrid, Spain. Those experiences shaped her view of being caught between cultures and expectations. That perspective often guides how she approaches conversations about belonging, identity, and transitions.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Techniques include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, and client-centered methods that focus on what matters most to the client. She also integrates skills from dialectical behavior therapy and eye movement desensitization work when appropriate.

Mariana aims for straightforward, practical work. She helps people notice patterns, try new responses, and build small habits that reduce distress. She also supports exploration of intimacy, body image, and sexuality without judgment, including BDSM and kink topics when clients bring them up.

Her practice pays attention to how culture, language, and life transitions affect wellbeing. People who value a culturally aware, compassionate approach may find her style a good fit. Prospective clients should follow the site's booking steps to begin a match and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult feelings are present. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client's agenda to build understanding and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. This means trying things, checking how they land, and adjusting the plan together based on what helps most.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy life. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or reduce the need to travel, which helps when juggling work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic approaches online as they do in person, and the focus remains on practical strategies and understanding what matters to the client.