Specialties
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Our office focus on individual therapy to help treat a wide array of concerns, as well as diagnoses. We offer therapy for:
- Stress and Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and/or PTSD
- Relationship Problems
- Overwhelming Emotions
- Lack of Coping Skills
- Anger Management
- ADHD and its Effects
- Self-esteem/Self-Empowerment
- Thoughts of Suicide
- Personal and Emotional Growth
- Living a fulfilled life
We pride ourselves in being Integrative Psychotherapists who utilize many therapies, catered to the clients' needs. Specialties include: DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Motivational Interviewing, Expressive Arts and Sand Tray.
Lastly, with training in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and Brainspotting, we are able to better provide services for clients with serious mental health concerns as well.
History
Established in 2018.
Agave Counseling Services opened October 2018 and was completely full/booked within two months.
Our offices have grown so much that we moved offices in 2019 and are excited to see what 2020 will bring.
Meet the Business Owner: Mackenzie C.
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 by helping teach them skills to manage their emotions, and then process the hurts that brought clients to counseling. Through this model, Mackenzie continually graduates client from therapy on a regular basis.
Mackenzie is also known for her warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling, which involves genuine caring, acceptance, and non-judgment. She is passionate about LGBTQ-sensitive therapy, sexual concerns, and mindfulness-based therapy. Her focus lies in absorbing new knowledge, and supporting her clients in the journey toward being their best self.