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McKenzie M. Tavella

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
45 Sherman Street Fairfield, CT 06824
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Are you looking for a therapist who truly understands the challenges facing today's teens, young adults, and families? If yes, then call us up! We are especially experienced at helping young individuals navigate the academic, social, and general difficulties of life at this age and for the family system, as a whole. At The Listening Nest, we provide warm, supportive, and skills-based practical therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, OCD, neurodivergence, emotional regulation and behavioral concerns, school challenges, relationships, and major life transitions/changes.
The Listening Nest is a woman-owned private therapy practice located in downtown Fairfield, Connecticut. Our team of clinicians brings a range of specialties and therapeutic approaches, allowing us to match clients with a therapist who fits their individual needs, personality, and goals. This can be done with our initial phone call, which we always provide.
I encourage you to reach out, with the hopes of building this essential system in your life, and healing in the process. Having “been on the other side of the chair,” this is something I can offer to my clients, with genuine empathy, understanding and support, and the skills to handle life’s most difficult moments, periods, and people.
Call or McKenzie M. Tavella now for a free 15 minute consultation - (475) 234-4448

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

45 Sherman Street

Fairfield, CT 06824 map

 (475) 234-4448

The Listening Nest

45 Sherman Street

Fairfield, CT 06824 map
My website
After-school hours available for Fall 2026! If your child needs support this school year, reach out to us! Various insurances & private pay!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
If you're unsure where to start, contact us and we can help identify a clinician based on your concerns, insurance, age, and concerns!
McKenzie M. Tavella
Let's Connect (475) 234-4448
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

45 Sherman Street

Fairfield, CT 06824 map

 (475) 234-4448

The Listening Nest

45 Sherman Street

Fairfield, CT 06824 map
My website
After-school hours available for Fall 2026! If your child needs support this school year, reach out to us! Various insurances & private pay!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
If you're unsure where to start, contact us and we can help identify a clinician based on your concerns, insurance, age, and concerns!
McKenzie M. Tavella

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $100
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ConnectiCare
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • HUSKY Health
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We accept HUSKY/Medicaid & select insurance plans, depending on the clinician. We offer private-pay appointments with fees varying by clinician & service. Reduced-fee options are available. Insurance participation & availability varies between clinicians, so we can best match you based on this.
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 234-4448
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We accept HUSKY/Medicaid & select insurance plans, depending on the clinician. We offer private-pay appointments with fees varying by clinician & service. Reduced-fee options are available. Insurance participation & availability varies between clinicians, so we can best match you based on this.
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 234-4448

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 5452 McKenzie Marianne Tavella

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended New York University, Master's, Graduated 2020

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Evergreen Certifications: Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional 144880 / 2021
  • Certificate from DeeAnna Merz Nagel for Clinical Supervision 2025
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Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional; National OCD Conference regular attendee; recently training in eating disorders
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 234-4448
"
Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional; National OCD Conference regular attendee; recently training in eating disorders
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 234-4448

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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My practice includes myself and four others who are passionate and experienced in working with children and their families; these difficulties range from anxiety, low mood, peer and school concerns, student-athletics, and major life transitions (e.g. parental divorce, college, moving). This includes providing support, skill building, practice, and communication across domains (504 meetings).
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 234-4448
"
My practice includes myself and four others who are passionate and experienced in working with children and their families; these difficulties range from anxiety, low mood, peer and school concerns, student-athletics, and major life transitions (e.g. parental divorce, college, moving). This includes providing support, skill building, practice, and communication across domains (504 meetings).
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 234-4448

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family Systems
  • Multicultural
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Middle and high school can be so complicated. Teens may be struggling with anxiety, ADHD, academic pressure, friendships, self-esteem, family conflict, emotional regulation, or simply figuring out who they are. Using CBT, DBT, a trauma-informed and various other approaches, we teach skills in a supportive, warm, non-judgmental environment. We make it unique, fun, and memorable for our clients.
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 234-4448
"
Middle and high school can be so complicated. Teens may be struggling with anxiety, ADHD, academic pressure, friendships, self-esteem, family conflict, emotional regulation, or simply figuring out who they are. Using CBT, DBT, a trauma-informed and various other approaches, we teach skills in a supportive, warm, non-judgmental environment. We make it unique, fun, and memorable for our clients.
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 234-4448

Location

Primary Location

45 Sherman Street

Fairfield, CT 06824

(475) 234-4448

Email Me

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Additional Location

The Listening Nest

45 Sherman Street

Fairfield, CT 06824

(475) 234-4448

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After-school hours available for Fall 2026! If your child needs support this school year, reach out to us! Various insurances & private pay!
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 234-4448
"
After-school hours available for Fall 2026! If your child needs support this school year, reach out to us! Various insurances & private pay!
Photo of McKenzie M. Tavella, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
McKenzie M. Tavella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 234-4448