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Matt McKenzie is the Owner, Clinical Supervisor, and Continuing Education Training Consultant at McKenzie Strategies. He possesses a Doctoral degree in Counseling Education & Supervision and is an active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in AL and GA. Additionally, Matt is a Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, Certified MINT Trainer, AL First Responder Clinician/Trainer, and a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Matt has 7 years of counseling experience and 5 years of presenting workshops on group counseling, motivational interviewing, and compassion fatigue. He also has experience providing health and wellness coaching/training. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and competing in Brazilian jiu jitsu.
I see life experiences as seeds — some big, some small, some uncomfortable, oddly shaped, smooth; the names of these seeds could be joy, pain, flux, transition, grief, or trauma. As we begin to collect seeds they take up space. Learning how to plant those seeds, foster and care for them, can possibly allow them to bloom. Through telling your story, the good and the not so great, it is my hope as a therapist to help provide the tools you need to sow your own garden. As an integrative therapist I rely on a person-centered approach and utilize methods like Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems theory, and Narrative therapy in my sessions. I also pull from my Gottman Level 1 Couples Certification and my Trauma Informed Yoga Certification when working with my clients.
Kimberly is joining the McKenzie Strategies team to help bridge potential and active clients to connect with their therapists. Kimberly will also be active in our company's outreach. She joins the team with two decades of wellness experience and a degree in Communications. When Kimberly is not making all of our office time brighter, she is teaching group fitness, on the soccer field sidelines cheering on her boys, and being an incredible friend, mother, wife and all around amazing human.
Our Team
Meet our therapists.
Jarvis is a firm believer in the notion that we have the ability to heal ourselves no matter the trauma we've experienced. What that healing looks like is different from person to person, but it is an achievable goal. With five years of counseling experience working with individuals with a wide range of issues (substance abuse, depression, anxiety, sexual identity issues) it is his pleasure to come alongside clients and help them on their healing journey. A proud member of the LGBTQIA community, Jarvis hopes to provide a safe space for ALL.
Page Rubin has over 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. She specializes in substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Page utilizes a person-centered and strength-based approach and believes building a trusting relationship with her clients is the foundation of effective therapy.
I harbor an immense passion for working with clients from all different walks of life and backgrounds, whether the goal is to improve quality of life, address specific concerns, or simply provide a safe space for those in search of one. My experience resides primarily in individuals struggling with a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, body image, disordered eating, and more. I highlight the importance of maintaining a multicultural and empathetic therapeutic environment.
Supervised by Dr. Matthew McKenzie, PhD, LPC-S, NBC-HWC
Lindsey has a master's degree in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling from UAB. She has been clinically working at Children's of Alabama as a Certified Child Life Specialist for over 11 years and did her counseling internship at UAB hospital, broadening her knowledge through counseling geriatric and palliative care clients. Lindsey has taken great value in working with patients and families undergoing childhood cancer and has expertise in emotionally caring for and serving parents, staff members, and families who have experienced trauma, grief, and loss in a vulnerable setting. She specializes in helping children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, geriatrics, parents, couples and families with a vast range of presenting concerns such as relationship issues, crisis intervention, grief and loss, depression and anxiety. With an integrative approach using Family Systems theory, Person Centered and Gestalt therapy, Lindsey provides a warm, empathetic, and strong focus on the therapeutic relationship built with her clients.
Supervised by Dr. Matthew McKenzie, PhD, LPC-S, MINT
Shannon has a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education with a concentration in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from the University of Florida. She has been in the counseling field for over 17 years, and is currently an Associate Professor in the counseling program at UAB, where she has been a full-time faculty member for 11 years. Alongside her academic role, Shannon is excited to return to clinical work, specializing in helping adolescents, teenagers, adults, parents, couples, and families with a wide range of presenting concerns including relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. She prioritizes creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment and uses an integrative approach that includes Family Systems theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and also pulls from her Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Supervised by Dr. Matt McKenzie, PhD, LPC-S, NBC-HWC
Kimberly received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling from UAB. She focuses on providing support and healing to those who grapple with a range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional struggles that can significantly impact one's well-being. In addition to individual therapy, she also offers couples therapy to support relationships and communication. She firmly believes that with the right tools and support, individuals can work through their mental and emotional health challenges, ultimately leading to a life filled with joy and purpose. She utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with creative interventions that incorporate art, music, and writing.
Supervised by Dr. Matthew McKenzie, PhD, LPC-S, NBC-HWC
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