Mariana Mackinnon, LCSW

Mariana Mackinnon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people dealing with relationship strain, anxiety, stress, grief, and other life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on her cultural background to make therapy feel relevant and respectful. Mariana emphasizes practical steps that fit into everyday life.

She grew up in a bilingual Latino household and spent time living and working in Madrid, Spain. Those experiences shaped how she understands identity, culture, and the tension of living between worlds. Her background informs how she listens and asks questions in sessions.

In the room she focuses on short-term skills and longer-term meaning. Clients learn ways to manage anxiety, communicate during relationship ruptures, and cope with burnout and compassion fatigue. She also addresses intimacy concerns, addiction-related struggles, body image, and career stress.

Mariana uses several therapeutic approaches to match what people need. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take small committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behavior. She also brings dialectical skills for emotional regulation and client-centered listening for strong therapeutic rapport.

With eight years of clinical experience and a Florida LCSW credential, she offers care that balances practicality and cultural awareness. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Mariana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people name what matters most and take small steps toward those values. ACT often helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on actions that align with personal goals rather than getting stuck in trying to eliminate difficult thoughts.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and for improving communication during relationship ruptures.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Then they adapt techniques from these approaches to fit the client's needs and day-to-day life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Many clients appreciate the flexibility of remote work because it can fit into busy schedules, make follow-up between sessions easier, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing, homework, and skill practice so therapy fits into your routine without asking for large blocks of time.