Makenna Briceno

Hi, I’m Makenna, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family stress, women’s issues, pregnancy and parenting, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a space where you can feel comfortable showing up as your full, authentic self, even the parts that may feel messy, complicated, or difficult to talk about.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, inner-child work, emotion-focused interventions, and other evidence-based approaches while also incorporating humor and genuine connection into the therapeutic relationship. I believe that understanding where our patterns come from can help us develop greater compassion for ourselves and make meaningful changes in the present.

With more than ten years of experience in mental health and education, I have supported individuals and families across a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, community mental health, and crisis services. I have a particular passion for supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and other seasons of transition, as well as helping adolescents and young adults better understand themselves and navigate the pressures that come with growing up.

I believe therapy doesn’t always have to feel clinical or overly serious. There is room for vulnerability, reflection, humor, and even joy as we work together toward greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional well-being.