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Mackenzie Forrest(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New York
Career counseling- Depression-Life coaching-Self-esteem-Spirituality & religion-Women's issues-

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Professional statement

Mackenzie’s style is grounded in empathy and collaboration. She combines evidence-based techniques like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with a client-centered approach, ensuring therapy is tailored to individual needs. Her work centers on creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and strengths. By blending structure with flexibility, Mackenzie helps clients develop practical skills, uncover insights, and build resilience to face life’s challenges with confidence.


Message to clients

Working with me feels like having someone truly in your corner, listening deeply and reflecting your strengths back to you. I’ll help you uncover patterns, clarify goals, and find practical steps toward the life you want. Together, we’ll celebrate the wins, navigate the hard days, and uncover your unique path forward. Our work will be collaborative and compassionate, creating a space where you can grow, heal, and thrive.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 1 year

Resilience Lab, Therapist, 2025 - Present

Columbia University, Masters, 2024

Licensure

New York: 126428

Supervisor: Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel(LCSW 095449)


Languages

English

Specialties

Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Spirituality & religion - Exploring beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I am unable to accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Marketplace plans.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • PacificSource
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Mackenzie Forrest

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)

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