- English and Spanish
- Values-focused work
- Trauma-informed care
About Mariana
Mariana Mackinnon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on eight years of clinical experience to guide conversations that feel practical and real. Many clients come for help with trauma, grief, compassion fatigue, or questions about identity and intimacy.
Her work centers on the space between where someone is now and where they want to be. She views that in-between place as full of possibility rather than empty. Sessions focus on small, doable steps to reduce weight and build clarity, using approaches that match each person’s needs.
Mariana integrates evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Elements of Client-Centered Therapy shape how she listens and responds in session.
Her background includes living and working in Madrid, Spain and growing up in a bilingual Latino household. That lived experience informs how she attends to cultural context and identity in therapy. She tries to make space for the whole person in the room.
Clients who work with Mariana can expect a collaborative process that balances practical tools with attention to personal meaning. She aims to help people move through transitions, repair relationship ruptures, and manage symptoms so daily life feels more manageable.
Approaches you can use in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters most and take small actions toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and decision-making during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace to build insight and self-direction.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining tools from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and skills coaching to an online setting so that progress continues between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing acceptance-based work with cognitive and client-centered techniques to find what helps in daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of clinical experience and reports specialized training in EMDR alongside other approaches.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and works with people there.
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 does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.