
Makenzie Collins
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
I provide therapy to help my clients reclaim peace with their body.
Do you ever feel like you are at war with your body? Perhaps you are feeling stuck in the aftermath of trauma. Or maybe you are struggling with eating disorder recovery, unsure that things will ever get better. Navigating these types of issues is HARD, and it is even harder when you feel like you are in it alone. I specialize in helping individuals manage overwhelm and reclaim a sense of security within their own bodies. Whether you're struggling with disordered eating, trauma, anxiety, or a particularly chaotic time in life, therapy can help you make sense of it all. My approach to therapy is direct, empathetic, and client-centered. I empower my clients to move towards lasting changes at their own pace. I have almost a decade of experience in the mental health field as well as training in Somatic Experiencing. Therapy with me is tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring you receive the best possible care. Therapy can feel like a big step, but I’m here to do it with you. If you are ready to move toward a more fulfilling life with a therapist who genuinely cares, I'd love to help you get there. You deserve to feel better, and I am here to support you on your journey.
Practice hours (CDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Eating disorders
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Eating Concerns
- Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Athletes
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Body Image Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Board of Behavioral Sciences
152672, California
Certificates
Beginning I, II, III
Somatic Experiencing International
I have completed training in Somatic Experiencing.
Education
University of Massachusetts, Global
MPsy (Master of Psychology), 2022