Mackenzie O'Brien
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in work with adults experiencing burnout and meaning-related distress following chronic stress, illness, or major life transitions. My approach is practical, focused, and depth-informed, aimed at restoring clarity and forward movement.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in work with adults experiencing burnout and meaning-related distress following chronic stress, illness, or major life transitions.
I enjoy questions of depth and meaning while also maintaining a pragmatic approach to counseling. I look forward to discussing the human experience with you.
First session
The first session focuses on understanding what’s bringing you in, clarifying goals, and assessing fit. We’ll review relevant background, discuss how I work, and identify initial areas of focus. You’re encouraged to ask questions—this is a collaborative process aimed at determining whether working together makes sense.
Strengths
My strength lies in working with clients who want an engaged, thoughtful therapy process rather than passive support. I’m structured and transparent in my work, helping clients build usable insight and translate it into concrete change without relying on vague validation or endless exploration.
Ideal clients
I work with adults navigating burnout, identity strain, and meaning crises—often after prolonged stress, illness, or life disruption. I’m particularly well-suited for thoughtful clients who want clarity and traction without unnecessary pathologizing or endless processing.
Treatment methods
Existential
Inspired by Logotherapy and Viktor Frankl, a focus on Primary Human Experiences. Love, Death, Suffering, Truth and Freedom/responsibility. Either you encounter them or they encounter you.
Trauma Informed Care
Processing how past dynamics and experiences influence present function. Paced yet focused.
Biofeedback
Helpful in grounding for clients who are reactive or in an elevated state.
Narrative
Used in processing trauma and forming self identity. Useful in integrating experiences.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Helpful for analytical or logistical problems that can result from structural imbalance.
Location
Virtual sessions