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McKenzie Christensen

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Clinician/Owner Guided by Light Counseling, LLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger Management, Blended Families,
Insurance: Cigna, PacificSource Health Plans, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Management Associates,

Introduction

She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Idaho State University. Later she completed her Masters’ in Counseling also at Idaho State University specializing in marriage, couple, and family counseling. McKenzie enjoys working with a wide range of ages and concerns. Her primary clinical approach is person-centered and family systems. She also utilizes other supportive theories including CBT, play therapy techniques, and Adlerian theory. She is trained in EMDR therapy supporting reprocessing of trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Also trained in Prepare and Enrich to help premarital couples prepare for marriage and long term couples enrich their relationship. She views individuals and families through a holistic lens, encouraging growth within emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational areas of daily life. McKenzies’ experience includes working with families and couples focusing on communication concerns, family roles, attachment, parenting, and domestic violence. She has also worked with individuals focusing on wide ranges of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety and trauma. She has worked in inpatient psychiatric treatment, a skilled nursing facility, a non profit agency along with various agencies in the community. When she isn’t working you can find her crocheting, crafting, spending time with her family, or fishing. Guided by Light Counseling provides a safe space for healing by focusing on the whole individual or family, by utilizing counseling based techniques focusing on acceptance, forgiveness, and self-care. Clients will be offered treatment based on individual and family needs and will be involved in treatment throughout the entirety of the process. The overall goal of this practice is to provide healing, support, and change within the community by focusing on the individual and/or family system.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #7752 (ID) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
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Specialties

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Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • People with Disabilities

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Faiths

  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

McKenzie Christensen accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Cigna
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Health Management Associates
  • Select Health

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Fee Description $120 - $350

Locations

Guided by Light Counseling LLC
500 S. 11th Ave Suite 402-A
Pocatello, ID 83201-4880
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Frequently asked questions

Is McKenzie Christensen accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? McKenzie Christensen is not currently accepting new clients.
Does McKenzie Christensen offer telehealth appointments? McKenzie Christensen does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does McKenzie Christensen specialize in? McKenzie Christensen specializes in the following areas: Anger Management, Anxiety, Blended Families, Child or Adolescent, Couples Counseling, Depression, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, PTSD, and Trauma.

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