Kim Mackay, LCSW

If you’re seeking therapy that honors the depth of your story while helping you live more fully in the present and in alignment with your values, I invite you to reach out. I specialize in working with young adults, teens, and caregivers navigating emotional pain, life challenges, or complex trauma. For many of my clients, this includes overwhelm, loss, transitions, abuse, childhood neglect, intergenerational trauma, and harmful patterns maintained across families, cultures, institutions, and broader systems. I also work with athletes and performance-driven individuals whose ambition, discipline, and high standards fuel their lives, yet may leave little room to slow down and process emotional pain. I encourage those facing competitive dynamics and intense demands, as well as the realities of setbacks, injury, and life beyond sport, to never lose sight of the person behind their achievements. As a former Division I collegiate track athlete, I understand success carries its own momentum, with rising expectations and a narrowing margin for error. I integrate a sports psychology lens when performance pressure intersects with self-concept, trauma, or burnout. Seeking therapy is a meaningful step toward healing. Creating space to reflect with the support of a caring and trained therapist can allow you to move forward with greater clarity and steadiness. I’m here to walk alongside as you rediscover hope and vitality through a deeply human process, at a pace that feels right for you. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Experience across levels of care and extensive training in evidence-based modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) DBT for Complex PTSD Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) Seeking Safety for Co-occurring Trauma and Substance Abuse Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I am also available to consult with universities and high schools, as well as athletic departments, student-led organizations, nonprofits, and behavioral health organizations, on suicide risk protocols, health leave and reintegration processes, and student mental health systems design. I focus on advancing access and coordinated care for students and emerging adults experiencing crisis while promoting long-term outcomes and educational continuity.