OUR FOUNDER

Clinical Experience

Mckenzie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing independently in the state of North Carolina. Her experience within the mental health field totals 12 years. During her master’s program, she completed a 900-hour internship and 180-hour practicum, which included providing individual and group counseling services to patients at a Baker Act-receiving, psychiatric facility in Winter Haven, Florida. Following the completion of graduate school, she became an associate-level counselor (LCMHCA) within the state of NC, where she provided therapy within both the office and community setting to individuals, couples, and families.

Mckenzie founded MMJ Counseling & Consulting in 2020 to join the fight in erasing the stigma associated with mental health within the black and brown communities. She also hopes to teach individuals that something does not necessarily have to be “off” in order to begin therapy.

Clinical Specialties

Relationship Concerns (Marriage/Dating), Stress Management, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Life Transitions

Education

M.A. Clinical Mental Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Personal

Mckenzie had a military upbringing (U.S. Navy) and has resided in various cities along the east coast. Following the completion of graduate school, Mckenzie relocated from Florida to North Carolina where she delved deeper into her career as a psychotherapist. She is married with two children (..and two dogs) and thoroughly enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family.