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Mackenzie Pollitt

MACP, R. Psych

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Who I Support

Adults
University/College Students

What I Help With

Anxiety
Intrusive Thoughts and Repetitive Behaviours
ADHD
Stress and Burnout
Self-Forgiveness
People-Pleasing
Perfectionism
Men’s Mental Health
Self-Esteem
Confidence
Depression
Life Transitions
Procrastination
Planning & Organization
School & work concerns
Relationship challenges
Coping skills
Emotional regulation
Guilt and Shame

Currently accepting new clients.

Many people come to therapy feeling ashamed for struggling, convinced they should be coping better by now. Anxiety, overwhelm, ADHD, and self-criticism can make it hard to be kind to yourself. This is a space where those struggles are met with understanding and support that fits with how your mind works.

If you’ve been carrying self-doubt and constant pressure for a long time, it makes sense that you’re tired. My intention is that therapy be a place to set some of that weight down. You don’t have to know where to start before taking the first step, and I would be honored to work alongside you towards building meaningful self-understanding and genuine self-acceptance.

A Typical Session May Look Like

I take a collaborative approach and recognize that you bring your own unique experiences, strengths, values, and preferences into session. Together, we will identify patterns, explore your thoughts and feelings, and build your confidence in responding to distress. I will guide you towards developing strategies to manage your stress, strengthen your relationships with both yourself and others, and navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience. For clients with ADHD, therapy often involves more than learning skills, it’s about undoing years of feeling “too much,” “not enough,” or constantly behind. As a certified ADHD Clinical Service Provider, I will support you in understanding and reducing your emotional overwhelm, rumination, and motivation challenges. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been navigating symptoms for years, I am here to help you succeed. I have a special interest in supporting students manage the pressures of academic life. Juggling school responsibilities alongside social, family, and work expectations can be draining. I will give you tools to cope with academic demands, explore your identity, needs and values, and create a space that fosters the resilience you need to manage both student-life and life beyond study. My work also extends to men who can find it difficult to talk about their mental health or ask for help. Many men feel the pressure to cope alone or “stay strong”. This work focuses on what is going on beneath the surface by developing practical ways to manage stress, emotional overload, shame, relationships and self-expectations.

Specialties

• Anxiety • Intrusive Thoughts and Repetitive Behaviours • ADHD • Stress and Burnout • Self-Forgiveness • People-Pleasing • Perfectionism • Men’s Mental Health

Therapeutic Approaches

• CBT • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Attachment Theory • Narrative Therapy • Solution-Focused Therapy • Art Therapy

We Might Be A Good Fit If

• You appreciate the combination of a gentle approach and someone to help hold you accountable for your goals. • You are looking for practical strategies to fit within your current routine. • You are interested in learning more about yourself and how your mind works. • You enjoy being creative. • You want to become more compassionate towards yourself.

Trainings & Certifications

• ADHD Clinical Service Provider • OCD Treatment Specialist • Self-Forgiveness • Anti-Oppressive Clinician