Mariana Mackinnon

Compassionate guidance for transitions and trauma recovery

LCSW Florida

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Mariana

Mariana Mackinnon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who centers her work on people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Raised in a bilingual Latino household and having lived and worked in Madrid, she brings an understanding of cultural complexity and the experience of existing between worlds. Her background informs a compassionate, culturally attentive approach that honors each person’s full identity.

With eight years of clinical experience and EMDR training, Mariana blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered techniques to address issues like burnout, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, intimacy and attachment struggles, and body image or identity-related distress.

She works collaboratively with clients to explore practical coping skills and deeper meaning, helping people move through difficult transitions with greater clarity and resilience. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish from her Florida practice, and she provides multiple online formats to fit different needs.

Mariana emphasizes a thoughtful, individualized plan that respects cultural context and personal goals while drawing on therapies suited to symptom relief and long-term growth.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth

Mariana often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical and skill-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also integrates EMDR techniques when trauma processing is part of the work, using structured protocols to help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge. In addition, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to support clients in clarifying values and committing to actions that align with what matters, which can be helpful during life transitions and identity exploration.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. She partners with each client to determine which combination of methods best matches their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for different life rhythms and access needs. These online formats make it easier to maintain regular work on coping skills, process difficult experiences, and stay connected with a licensed professional without major disruptions to daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mariana commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD among other areas.

What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

The approach blends several evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults and couples on issues such as trauma, burnout, life transitions, and relationship ruptures.

Where is she licensed and based?

Mariana is an LCSW licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW22207 and maintains her practice in that state.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She conducts therapy in English and Spanish. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish