Mackenzie Carlson, BA (She/her/hers) is a graduate student at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota studying for her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Before coming to Mindful Families, Mackenzie spent many years working in outpatient settings with children diagnosed with autism and their families—supporting them through navigating daily life and behavioral challenges, peer interactions, and building emotional regulation skills. 

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​Mackenzie is passionate about continuing to work with children, adolescents, and their families as they navigate challenges, life transitions, and relationships. She strives to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood in order for clients to feel empowered to show up as their authentic selves. Her approach to therapy is integrative– using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Bowenian Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Play Therapy to curate a unique client experience that caters to each client's goals.