Lorraine McKenzie
Telehealth Therapist @Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
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WORK HISTORY
Telehealth Therapist @Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the mental health field working with children, adolescents, adults and their families. I earned my undergraduate Bachelors in Education Family and Community Services degree from the University of Oregon, and my graduate Masters in Social Work degree from Portland State University. I love to learn and have received extensive training in employment assistance training, autism spectrum, and psychosis. My clinical interests and practice experience include employment and education issues, psychosis, severe and persistent mental health challenges, and life transitions. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to partner with people as they make changes in their lives. My therapy style is supportive and interactive using a cognitive behavioral framework focusing on how thoughts impact both our emotions and behaviors. In therapy, I focus on assisting clients in developing coping and emotion regulation skills, improved boundaries in relationships, and effective communication skills to build and maintain personal and professional relationships. I believe that recovery from mental health challenges does occur and can be facilitated. I treat clients as \"people first,\" rather than labels, cases, or subjects. My outcome measures are holistic, meaningful to individuals, and reflect small and large changes over time.I use Teletherapy exclusively, which uses cloud-based communication technologies, such as HIPAA-compliant video conferencing, secure messaging, and Instant Chat among others.
EDUCATION
Portland State University
Masters, Social Work
Cascade Massage Institute
Licensed Massage Therapist, Sports Massage, Jin Shin Do Acupressure
Lane Community College
Associate’s Degree, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Education - BEd, Family and Community Services
ABOUT LORRAINE MCKENZIE
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in private practice, I have been serving a diverse client population through telehealth and in-person sessions for over six years. I work with clients who present with autism, LGBTQ concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, and aging or life transition challenges. I offer a 15-minute free consultation and accept all PacificSource health insurances. I also am a member of the OpenPath Therapy Collective to make my services more affordable and accessible.I use a person-centered approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and other evidence-based modalities to provide support and guidance so clients can develop skills to improve their relationships, manage their emotions, and enhance their well-being. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and have received extensive training in employment and education issues, autism spectrum, and psychosis. I am also the founder and former executive director of NextStep Recycling, a nonprofit organization that received a Toyota Standing O-Vation Award from Oprah for making technology and education available to everyone. I am passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
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