Makenzie Kenney

MPH, LSW

Therapist

About Me

I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Pennsylvania and Colorado with over 10 years of experience in the human services field. I hold both a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health, which allows me to take a holistic, whole-person approach to care—recognizing the connection between mental health, physical health, and life circumstances.

I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, from children as young as 5 to adults in their 70s. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, family conflict, couples counseling, and building effective coping skills for everyday life. I also have experience supporting first responders and individuals in high-stress professions who face unique emotional and environmental challenges.

My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, and strengths-based practices. I tailor each session to meet your individual needs, drawing from these approaches to help you better understand yourself and create meaningful change.

As a therapist, I prioritize collaboration. I believe therapy works best when we function as a team—working together to identify your goals and actively track your progress. I understand that many people come to therapy feeling stuck or discouraged, especially if they’ve tried it before and didn’t see results. My goal is to break that pattern by creating a space where you feel supported, empowered, and capable of real, lasting change.

I am licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Colorado (accepting virtual clients as I am based in PA.)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, #SW136832

Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Colorado Department of Regulatory Activities Division of Professions and Occupations, #0009925520

Areas Of Focus

  • Anxiety

  • Autism

  • Chronic Illness

  • Depression

  • Education and Learning Disabilities

  • First Responders / Medical Trauma

  • Grief

  • Healthcare Professionals / Burnout / Vicarious Trauma

How I Help

I utilize a variety of modalities, but ultimately focus on providing person centered therapy with a strengths based perspective. I provide individual and family therapy as well as facilitate group therapy focused on DBT skills.

    • Aetna

    • Amerihealth Caritas (Allegheny County)

    • BCBS

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBHO) - Allegheny County

    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Health Partners (Allegheny County)

    • Highmark PPO / EPO / ACA

    • Highmark Wholecare (Allegheny County)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid (Allegheny County)

    • Optum

    • Private Pay

    • UPMC For You (Allegheny County)

    • UPMC Health Plan

    • United Healthcare UHC | UMR

    • Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP)

    • Individual Therapy

    • Couples Therapy

    • Family Therapy

    • Group Therapy