Erin McKenzie – MA
Post-Master's Fellow
Erin (she/her) obtained her Master’s of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado. Her bachelor’s degree in Health Humanities was awarded from The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. While obtaining her masters degree she completed her practicum at MN Adult & Teen Challenge in Minneapolis, and her internship at the counseling center of Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN.
Erin’s passion is working with young adults (age 18-30) who are experiencing difficulties related to life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, grief, and trauma. Erin’s approach is primarily person-centered, however she also utilizes evidence-based approaches associated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
By utilizing a person-centered approach, Erin creates an individualized and unique counseling experience for clients to support their personal growth. In combination with CBT & DBT, a client will dive deep into self exploration, and gain valuable skills and tools to help navigate the difficulties they’re experiencing. Erin empowers clients to collaborate with her and encourages them to be an active participant in their sessions. Erin strives to create a genuine, empathetic, and positive environment for her clients to support authentic learning and application of various skills and tools.
*This clinician is supervised by a licensed Mental Health Professional
