- Guilt and shame support
- Communication skills
- Anxiety and mood
About McKenzie
McKenzie Thomas is an Ohio LPCC with six years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
McKenzie starts from the view that each person knows their own story best. She helps people notice strengths they already have and uses those strengths to address what feels stuck. Sessions are straightforward and practical, with clear steps to try between meetings.
In talks with clients she pays attention to how past relationships shape present feelings. She helps people name and understand guilt or shame so those emotions feel less confusing. She also works on communication skills that reduce conflict and build clearer boundaries.
When depression or anxiety makes it hard to act, she focuses on small, manageable changes. She helps clients set goals that fit their daily life and checks in on progress together. The approach is collaborative and concrete rather than abstract.
People who come for help with motivation or self-esteem leave with specific tools to practice. McKenzie aims to make sessions a place to try new ways of relating to oneself and others. To begin, she asks a few practical questions and co-creates the first steps toward change.
Which approaches she uses and how online sessions fit
McKenzie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then test small changes to break unhelpful cycles. This can help with anxiety, low mood, and motivation problems. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how past connections shape current reactions and improving communication in present relationships.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She will discuss options with each client and choose techniques based on the person's goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. The first sessions are often a chance to try methods and adjust the plan as needed rather than committing to one fixed path.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, and video can allow for face-to-face interaction when preferred. McKenzie helps clients pick a format and schedule that fits their everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear, manageable steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.