Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Vandalia, OH

At the Macks Psychology Group (MPG), we take pride in offering a wide range of psychological and speech-language testing and therapy services, and delivering outstanding care to meet the needs of the individuals and families with whom we work. Our providers are highly qualified, with backgrounds from hospitals, school districts, private practice, and community health. MPG works with nearly all ages from toddler through late adulthood. We look forward to working with you or your family.

Life has many challenges, at times we all need a listening ear of support. If your tired of being sick and tired let's work together to gain a balance in your relationships and personal growth. I offer supportive and compassionate counseling to help empower you in meeting life's struggles. I have a holistic approach to counseling that builds from a person's strenghts, by identifing challenges and working towards achieving balances in everyday living.

I have a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and I am under the supervision of MeLisa Andrews . I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding I work with you to help build on your strengths and uncover your true potential

Services are designed to be brief and solution-focused in nature. The goal is to assist clients in identifying and mobilizing their own coping skills and natural supports as well as learning new skills and ways of dealing with their environment. The goal of treatment is not solution of problems, but rather the enhancement and development of skills to enable the client to engage in effective problem solving once out of the office.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor who has been working in this field for the past ten years. During that time I have worked in both private practice and community mental health where I have treated a wide variety of disorders, conditions, and life stressors. I aim to offer a compassionate, solution driven, and confidentially environment. During the course of my career I have learned that no two situations are the same and interventions need to be tailored to individual situations.

“You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn to learn it for yourself”– The Wizard of Oz – Frank Baum". As a clinician, I believe that counseling is about providing youth, adults, and their families a safe, dedicated space to “Learn it for yourself”. A Licensed Independent Social Worker for 25 years, my passion for supporting youth and families through their personal journeys only continues to grow. Starting with the belief that the relationship is the basis of therapy, I will work with you, your child, and your family to develop strategies that allow you to overcome or manage your own unique situation.

I work with a variety of clients, all having one thing in common: They are unhappy with the direction their life has taken and seek insight so that their lives can change. Whether they are wanting to process a life event and only want to come one or two sessions, or whether they want to make a long-term connection with a counselor, I tailor my therapy to my clients' needs. My approach is interactive, engaging my clients in conversations that help them process past or present events, so that they can find their own path to healing.

—Available with NO Waiting List at this time! Taking the leap to begin therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide a caring, accepting environment for my clients to feel safe, valued and heard. Through compassion, I approach counseling by viewing each client as an individual, investing time to understand what shapes them and their stories. My collaborative style invites my clients to be partners in identifying and reaching goals in their journey to change.

As a therapist my first goal is setting the stage by introducing myself as a therapist, who is here to supply support and resources for clients seeking therapy and life coaching changes. My voice tone and smile, along with twenty-seven plus years of experience, is everything and an immensely powerful tool when engaging with my clients. I must assure the client is aware, I am present, implementing my counseling skills of validating and confirming clients' purpose for counseling, with a non-judgmental clinical counseling approach. Please empower yourself to the desired steps toward positive, healthy, mind, body, and soul counseling.

Life transitions (like moving, changing careers, or becoming a parent) are never easy, however they happen. There are plenty of books, web sites, professional “experts,” and well-meaning know-it-all observers who are ready to tell you exactly what you need to do to be healthy and successful. Sometimes direct advice targeted at a specific solution can be helpful. Often, though, these “quick fixes” miss the mark and leave us feeling like we’ve failed. Our work together will be different as I strive to support you to discover more about yourself, better understand your own needs, and enhance your relationships with others.

Jacqueline McKenzie received the degree of Associate of Applied Science in Mental Health Technology Degree in 1974. She recieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from The University of Dayton in 1989. A Master of Arts in Specialized Ministries from The United Theological Seminary in December,2005. Jacqueline McKenzie's professional experiences includes outpatient and inpatient psychotherapy. She has supervised Master Level Social Worker students. Jacqueline McKenzie has taught at adjunct at WIlberforce University. The Wright State University as adjunct professor a course on Contextual Ethics for social workers.

As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and confidential environment for my clients to talk about their struggles. My approach is from a cognitive-behavioral model and is strength- based. I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals who are experiencing difficult challenges in managing their daily lives. My goal is to support your journey to a more healthy lifestyle. I also support families dealing with someone who is abusing substances. I opened my practice in a rural community to serve those who need access to local services at a low cost, coupled with convenience. As of April 2019, I am fully trained in EMDR.

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”- Mark Twain. Welcome to Devine Counseling Services, LLC. My goal is to facilitate an effective therapeutic journey toward your vision of the best you; Whether that involves managing symptoms related to depression/anxiety, coping with work/school stress, navigating relationships, or someone to simply listen. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing individual/family/group therapy for 14 years in Community-based programs, Day Treatment, and Private Practice.

I specialize in comprehensive diagnosis and assessment of learning difficulties, ADHD, memory concerns, autism, dementia/Alzheimer's disease, brain injury, and a variety of other psychological and neuropsychological difficulties. I bring a comprehensive and compassionate approach to each and every client.