Mackenzie Howshar, MS, LMFT
(she/her)
About Me
I am an attachment-based Marriage and Family Therapist, working with ages 15+ in individual, couples, and animal-assisted therapy. I work with teens, adults, and couples with a focus on anxiety, trauma (acute or complex), and discovering one's inner world. My practice combines systemic work with evidence-based practices where I facilitate safety, relationship-building, teamwork, confidence, self-awareness, mindfulness, and humor. I am trained in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT - Level 1), the Gottman Method (Level 2), family systems theory, EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches. True connection with the self and others can create joy and peace, but those connections can also foster distress and uncertainty. Whether clients find themselves facing a dilemma or wanting more out of life, navigating these moments becomes easier when we understand and deepen our relationships with our selves and with others. Using animal-assisted and person-centered work, I help clients move into a more healed, joyful place.
Education & Experience
I received my BS in Psychology from CSU in 2014 and my MS in Human Development and Family Services with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from CSU in 2018. I am trained in the Gottman Method (level 2; 2018), PACT (the psychobiological approach to couples therapy; 2018), animal-assisted therapy (2021), and EMDR (2023).
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
AAMFT Member since 2016 EMDRIA member since 2023 Board Member for SNAPP since 2023
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Family Issues
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Sliding Scale