Mariana Mackinnon, LCSW
Bilingual LCSW guiding transitions and healing
- EMDR-trained LCSW
- English and Spanish
- Individual and couples therapy
About Mariana Mackinnon
Mariana Mackinnon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an EMDR-trained therapist who brings over eight years of clinical experience to her work. As an LCSW she is licensed to provide clinical mental health services and therapy, and her EMDR training equips her to support people processing trauma and distressing memories.
Raised in a bilingual Latino household, Mariana learned early how to navigate two languages, two cultures, and different expectations. That lived experience informs her clinical stance and attunement to cultural nuance. Living and working in Madrid, Spain further shaped her understanding of what it means to be between worlds - between past and present, between the life one came from and the life one is building.
Mariana works with individuals and couples on a range of issues including trauma, burnout, life transitions, relationship ruptures, identity questions, anxiety, depression, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. She combines evidence-based tools with cultural curiosity, helping clients move through thresholds that often feel heavy or uncertain while focusing on practical steps for change.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Mariana aims to create a collaborative space where the whole person belongs in the room. She supports clients in crossing difficult thresholds with greater clarity, courage, and less burden along the way.
Raised in a bilingual Latino household, Mariana learned early how to navigate two languages, two cultures, and different expectations. That lived experience informs her clinical stance and attunement to cultural nuance. Living and working in Madrid, Spain further shaped her understanding of what it means to be between worlds - between past and present, between the life one came from and the life one is building.
Mariana works with individuals and couples on a range of issues including trauma, burnout, life transitions, relationship ruptures, identity questions, anxiety, depression, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. She combines evidence-based tools with cultural curiosity, helping clients move through thresholds that often feel heavy or uncertain while focusing on practical steps for change.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Mariana aims to create a collaborative space where the whole person belongs in the room. She supports clients in crossing difficult thresholds with greater clarity, courage, and less burden along the way.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mariana Mackinnon have?
Mariana Mackinnon has 8 years of clinical experience.
Is Mariana Mackinnon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are FL LCSW SW22207.
In which languages does Mariana Mackinnon provide therapy?
Mariana provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Mariana Mackinnon located?
Mariana is located in Florida.
How can I work with Mariana Mackinnon as my therapist?
You can work with Mariana through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mariana Mackinnon work with international clients?
Mariana Mackinnon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mariana Mackinnon cost?
Cost can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Mariana integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet clients where they are. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and building psychological flexibility - it helps people accept difficult thoughts while taking meaningful action toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical skills to shift those patterns in everyday life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method Mariana is trained in that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mariana collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions as the work evolves so the plan remains client-centered.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make scheduling easier and allow continuity of care across life transitions. These options let clients work with licensed professionals from different settings, choose communication styles that feel most comfortable, and fit therapy into busy or changing schedules.