Therapist profile
Mariana Mackinnon, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW22207
- NPI1164287454
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT
- EMDR approach
- English and Spanish
About Mariana
Mariana Mackinnon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and reflect her bilingual background.
Mariana grew up in a bilingual Latino household and spent time living and working in Madrid, Spain. Those experiences inform how she notices cultural context, identity, and the practical pressures people carry. She aims to help people move through difficult moments with clearer choices and less weight on their shoulders.
Her approach blends practical, skills-based work with attention to personal history. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. In sessions she helps people name patterns, test small changes, and practice new ways of responding to frustration and anger.
Mariana works with individuals and with couples around relationship ruptures, communication problems, and intimacy concerns. She also supports people facing burnout, compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, chronic illness, addiction concerns, and identity questions related to LGBT issues.
Her Florida practice asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small, workable steps. It helps people notice what matters to them and take actions aligned with that, even when feelings like anger or anxiety are present.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice different reactions to triggers such as workplace frustration or relationship arguments.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories and reduce their intensity. It can be helpful when past events continue to fuel strong emotional responses in the present.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try methods, and adjust as needed based on what helps in practice. That shared decision making looks at symptoms, personal history, and daily life demands.
Confirm current session formats before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that can reduce travel time. These factors make it easier to use therapy consistently while testing new ways of responding to anger and stress.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, relationship problems, and related issues such as burnout and compassion fatigue.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a blend of practical methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help people try new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, relationship ruptures, life transitions, and identity questions.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.