Meet Coastal Counseling Collective
Mackenzie McFarland, LMFT 129786
My name is Mackenzie McFarland and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in San Luis Obispo, California. I obtained my education from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for my BA in Psychology and MS in Clinical Psychology. I am a current member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist including the Central Coast chapter. and American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists with Clinical Fellow Designation.
I have multiple years experience working with those struggling with adjustment / management of their college experience, substance use / recovery, mood disorders (Bipolar), anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, change of life phases, and trauma. I have worked successfully with individuals from a variety of presenting problems such as; diagnoses, age, ethnicity, education level, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation - that being said - I believe that these factors play a role in who you are as an individual however within our sessions the therapeutic relationship developed is a significant factor that contributes to change.
Within sessions I will ask of you to be honest, share the seemingly irrational, challenge yourself within healthy discomfort, share of the difficulties you face within sessions, reflect on your life and yourself, and ultimately be open to the process of therapy. My role is not to give you the answers to your problems or provide advice. Rather, I will help create space to better make sense of what you already know and become more aware of the deeper insights within yourself. I pride myself on fostering a space with openness, trust, safety, transparency, curiosity, creativity, and compassion.
Alyssa Maragliotti, A-MFT 146930
Healing is possible! Have you been having difficulty managing your mental health needs? Have you found it increasingly difficult to communicate with and connect with your loved ones or partner? You are not alone. Finding help during these challenging times can feel like a hurdle to overcome, and that’s where I hope I can help. I am an AMFT, with years of experience working with individuals, families and couples helping them manage their mental health needs and improve their relationships with those they love.
I have experience working with children, families and adults in the clinical setting. I have worked with clients who have a range of mental health needs including processing trauma, managing depression and anxiety and living with bipolar and personality disorders.
I take a person-centered approach to treatment and tailor my treatment modality to meet each individual and families' unique needs. I aim to support my clients in reaching the goals they set for themselves and offer a supportive, empathetic and safe environment for client's to explore strategies that can improve the quality of their lives.
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