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Mackenzie Pfeiffer

Mackenzie Pfeiffer

LPC

Michigan

Practical, collaborative counseling for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Michigan / 6401017170
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Stress and anxiety
    • Addiction support
    • Grief and loss

    About Mackenzie

    Mackenzie Pfeiffer is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem struggles. Mackenzie also helps those coping with life changes and addiction-related concerns.

    Her background includes more than two decades of work around substance use prevention and addiction. She draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused work. In sessions she aims to help people clarify their goals and take the next small steps toward them.

    Mackenzie creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most. She listens for strengths and practical options, then helps turn those into achievable plans. She often combines clear, goal-oriented strategies with mindfulness skills to manage stress and strong emotions.

    People come to her needing help with caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, isolation and loneliness, or drug and alcohol addiction. She supports clients through grief and loss and the difficult transitions life brings.

    To begin, she invites people to describe what they want to change and what feels manageable right now. Sessions focus on real steps and on building skills that fit daily life. Mackenzie emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings and find their own motivation for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help clarify what a person values and what small next steps feel doable. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching simple skills to stay engaged in meaningful activities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then builds practical skills to change patterns that get in the way. It often includes specific exercises and homework to practice between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mackenzie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Over a few sessions she helps test what works best and adjusts the plan together. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. This profile does not list specific formats, so check available choices when you schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, while still allowing focused, goal-oriented work using the approaches described above.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Depression

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionIsolation / loneliness

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    13+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Mackenzie address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and addictions. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, isolation, and drug and alcohol addiction.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines goal-focused strategies with mindfulness and motivational techniques to help people take small, achievable steps.

    What experience does she bring to sessions?

    She has 13 years as a licensed professional counselor and more than two decades of work related to substance use prevention and addiction. That experience informs her approach to addiction and recovery-related conversations.

    Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

    She is based in Michigan and holds the LPC credential, which is listed as LPC in her profile materials.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What do I need to do to get started?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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