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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Mackenzie A. Cortese

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Available both in-person and online
17505 North 79th Avenue Suite 211-C Glendale, AZ 85308
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Agave Counseling Services has Administrative Assistants to return your call within 24-48 hours. Mackenzie A. Cortese, LPC, is a Master's level Professional Counselor licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. She has worked with teens and adults in the field assisting trauma survivors utilizing Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS and DBT to better provide services for clients with serious mental health concerns.
She is an Integrative Psychotherapist, utilizing many therapies, catered to the client's needs. Specialties include: DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, and Sandplay. Mackenzie offers therapy for depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, emotional concerns, self-esteem, emotional growth, and living a fulfilled life.
Mackenzie is also known for her warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling, which involves genuine caring, acceptance, and non-judgment. She is personally committed to advocating for social justice, inclusion, tolerance, and kindness. Her focus lies in absorbing new knowledge, and supporting her clients in the journey toward being their best self.
Take the first step to help. Call Mackenzie A. Cortese now - (623) 300-1292

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Agave Counseling Services, LLC

17505 North 79th Avenue

Suite 211-C

Glendale, AZ 85308 map

 (623) 300-1292
My website
Mackenzie sees clients in person, at her office in Glendale, AZ and online via telemedicine appointments catered to clients in AZ and LA.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (623) 300-1292
Photo of Mackenzie A. Cortese, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Agave Counseling Services, LLC

17505 North 79th Avenue

Suite 211-C

Glendale, AZ 85308 map

 (623) 300-1292
My website
Mackenzie sees clients in person, at her office in Glendale, AZ and online via telemedicine appointments catered to clients in AZ and LA.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Lyra
  • Out of Network
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Mackenzie is out-of-network for all insurance providers at this time. She does accept Lyra as an employee assistance program (EAP) and provides superbills to support clients with reimbursement.
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Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292
"
Mackenzie is out-of-network for all insurance providers at this time. She does accept Lyra as an employee assistance program (EAP) and provides superbills to support clients with reimbursement.
Photo of Mackenzie A. Cortese, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LPC-16955 Mackenzie A. Cortese

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended Argosy University, Graduated 2014

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Brainspotting Trainings, LLC. 2020
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Mackenzie has over 10 years of experience supporting teens and adults, and graduated from an intensive residential training program for therapists wanting to improve their skills. She is licensed in AZ and LA and holds additional certifications in various trauma-informed therapeutic modalities.
Photo of Mackenzie A. Cortese, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292
"
Mackenzie has over 10 years of experience supporting teens and adults, and graduated from an intensive residential training program for therapists wanting to improve their skills. She is licensed in AZ and LA and holds additional certifications in various trauma-informed therapeutic modalities.
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Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamorous Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Transgender
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Mackenzie supports clients struggling with ineffective coping behaviors through skills training (teaching), talk therapy (psychotherapy), and trauma therapy (EMDR, Brainspotting, etc.). By engaging in this comprehensive approach, you can expect to gain new coping strategies, an improved ability to emotionally regulate, and a greater sense of empowerment in your life.
Photo of Mackenzie A. Cortese, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292
"
Mackenzie supports clients struggling with ineffective coping behaviors through skills training (teaching), talk therapy (psychotherapy), and trauma therapy (EMDR, Brainspotting, etc.). By engaging in this comprehensive approach, you can expect to gain new coping strategies, an improved ability to emotionally regulate, and a greater sense of empowerment in your life.
Photo of Mackenzie A. Cortese, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centered
  • Sandplay
  • Trauma Focused
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Mackenzie's primary modality for skills training begins teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) being the primary psychotherapeutic model used for talk therapy. Lastly, once primed for trauma therapy, Mackenzie uses a mixture of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Sand Tray Therapy to help process trauma, as well as patterns of behavior rooted in the past.
Photo of Mackenzie A. Cortese, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292
"
Mackenzie's primary modality for skills training begins teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) being the primary psychotherapeutic model used for talk therapy. Lastly, once primed for trauma therapy, Mackenzie uses a mixture of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Sand Tray Therapy to help process trauma, as well as patterns of behavior rooted in the past.
Photo of Mackenzie A. Cortese, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292

Location

Primary Location

Agave Counseling Services, LLC

17505 North 79th Avenue

Suite 211-C

Glendale, AZ 85308

(623) 300-1292

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Mackenzie sees clients in person, at her office in Glendale, AZ and online via telemedicine appointments catered to clients in AZ and LA.
Photo of Mackenzie A. Cortese, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292
"
Mackenzie sees clients in person, at her office in Glendale, AZ and online via telemedicine appointments catered to clients in AZ and LA.
Photo of Mackenzie A. Cortese, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Mackenzie A. Cortese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 300-1292