Mackenzie Avant

Stuart Team

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Mackenzie Avant

Stuart Team

Mackenzie holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Alabama. She is currently a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFTI) with a strong passion for supporting children, adolescents, and individuals as they navigate life’s challenges.

Mackenzie works closely with parents and caregivers, recognizing the vital role they play in a child’s emotional and behavioral development. Through collaboration, she helps strengthen family relationships and foster supportive, healthy home environments. She also has a special interest in working with postpartum mothers, offering a compassionate and understanding space to process the emotional and relational transitions that accompany this stage of life.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in creating a secure, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore both their challenges and strengths. Mackenzie integrates evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and play therapy tailoring her work to meet each client’s unique needs.

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Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management Appointments Available

Here at Marriage & Family Services, we continue to expand our scope of care to ensure all clients have access to the help they need. Therefore, Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management appointments will be available both In-person and Virtually.

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial insurance along with self-pay options. For more information, contact us via phone or our website.