Virtual Therapy for Anxiety, OCD, and Addiction in NC & SC
Solution focused therapy for a more centered approach to life.
Take a Deep Breath, You’re in the Right Place
“I always feel like there is something to worry about.”
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with an endless list of tasks, stuck in a mental spiral that feels obsessive, noticing more panic or dread that is getting harder to manage, or find yourself drinking more throughout the week to cope with stress. I see you. I’ve been you.
The truth is, so many of us are carrying more than we let on—and it makes perfect sense to want a space to let some of that go. Therapy can be that space. A place to slow down, breathe, and begin again.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with real strategies for cultivating serenity in your life. That’s why I named my practice Solutions to Serenity. Together, we will build a strong foundation for self-acceptance, inner peace, and stability.
Embarking on this journey is a courageous act. Schedule a free consultation with me today to help you navigate becoming your best self!
I’m Makenzie.
I believe you deserve relief from anxiety and to feel more in control of your life.
I’m a licensed psychotherapist based in the mountains of Asheville, NC, and I help adults find their way through anxiety, panic, and self-doubt—toward a life that feels calmer, clearer, and more centered.
I specialize in holistic approaches to healing issues related to anxiety or panic, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and alcohol abuse. Drawing from both personal experience and evidence-based, solution-focused practices, I tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs.
Living with anxiety and panic attacks myself since childhood, I understand the desire to find that contentment within yourself. Healing can feel like a rollercoaster until you find what works best for you—or someone who “gets it” on a genuine level.
By working with me, you’ll learn to manage your anxiety instead of feeling controlled by it. You will learn how to establish boundaries so that you feel more in control, develop skills to minimize anxious thoughts, and feel more confident with how you face your fears in life.
Together, we’ll work on connecting you with your authentic self—the person who is not suffering behind anxiety, depression, or alcohol. Through our work together, we will activate meaningful change and grow a sense of purpose.
The goal isn’t to feel perfect, but rather to feel more like yourself again.
What to Expect in Therapy
I can help you feel more confident in your relationships, learn how to better understand your anxiety, and explore your unlocked potential with a life not consumed by worry.
Your next steps are simple: just reach out and schedule a free consultation with myself. During this 20-minute phone call, we will discuss what you’re wanting out of therapy and how I can best meet your needs within the therapeutic setting.
We are working to build a therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a safe, trusting space that you feel understood, supported, validated, and challenged in. I will bring new techniques and skills, help you get to the root of your issues, and work with you to build a solid foundation so that eventually you don’t need therapy anymore. Because that’s the ultimate goal right? To feel better.
My Approach
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Holistic Healing
Holistic healing is therapy that addresses the whole person—the mind, body, and spirit—rather than focusing only on one specific symptom.
Together, we explore your issues with more context to see the interplay between mental and physical health, as well as spiritual and social well-being.
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Anxiety Therapy
Seeking support for anxiety often involves challenging worry thoughts, feeling more connected within your body, and learning new ways to navigate stressful situations.
At the core of treating anxiety should also be focusing on building trust in yourself again, while gaining a sense of certainty with your decisions.
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Compassion Focused
Compassion Focused Therapy aims to help individuals cultivate self-compassion and compassion for others, addressing issues such as shame, self-criticism, and emotional distress.
It is more than saying positive affirmations daily. This approach becomes your foundation for building self-acceptance.
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Sober Curious
Therapy for alcohol & substance abuse includes understanding the reasons for drinking as a coping skill. It focuses on processing past traumas, mental health symptoms, and motivations for change.
Changing your relationship with alcohol or wanting to enter a life of recovery involves a lifestyle shift altogether.