Mackenzie Bernal, MS, RMFTI Dr. Phillips Office
Mackenzie Bernal is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (RMFTI) in the state of Florida. She works exclusively with clients in the Orlando area in private practice at Orlando Thrive Therapy, Coaching, and Counseling at the Dr. Phillips location.
Who Mackenzie Works With + Mackenzie's Approach
Mackenzie’s therapeutic approach is person-centered, prioritizing compassion and understanding. She utilizes Gottman Method for couples, Attachment Theory Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy in her work with clients dealing with relationship issues. Her work includes helping couples overcome issues with infidelity, trust, communication, and intimacy for anyone who is married, cohabitating, or dating. She is a Certified Relationship Coach and provides coaching support combined with expert therapy interventions to help clients repair, rebuild, and reconnect with each other.
Mackenzie also specializes in working with women's issues. This might include codependency, poor boundaries, life transitions or changes, self worth and self esteem issues, poor decision making, or other issues. She incorporates her Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) when working with individuals and develops a tailor fit approach to address specific concerns, negative behaviors or thought patterns, and gives tools to teach her clients to thrive!
Clinical Background
Mackenzie holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, as well as a Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling from National University. She has also completed extended training to become a Certified Relationship Coach. Mackenzie is passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome barriers that prevent them from loving themselves and each other in healthier ways.
What to Expect at Your First Session
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Supportive, Warm Environment
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