Mackenna Persing, LCSW-C

About Mackenna Persing

Mackenna Persing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Masters of Social Work Degree from Temple University in 2015.

Mackenna has worked in hospital-based, school-based, and community-based mental health settings. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and clarity. Mackenna's practice is grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.

Mackenna utilizes a person-centered approach that is informed by evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based methods.

She supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Mackenna's goal is to empower each person she works with to develop greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and confidence in their ability to thrive.

Mackenna specializes in working with postpartum individuals, offering a safe and compassionate space to explore the emotional, physical, and identity-shifting experiences that accompany pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.

She also works with first responders, helping them navigate the challenges that come with helping others.

Mackenna believes that each person brings unique strengths, resilience, and wisdom to therapy. She works with clients at a pace that honors their needs, values, and lived experiences while building a path toward greater clarity, balance, and emotional well-being.