Makenzie Horton

Licensed Master Social Worker

If you’ve been feeling…
Like you’re constantly giving more than you have to give. Boundaries slip, communication turns into conflict or silence, and the people in your life don’t seem to hear you. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, running on empty, and wondering if things will ever feel different — not just in your head, but in your body and your relationships.

My approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and held — not fixed. In our work together, we’ll not only explore and reframe unhelpful thoughts, but also learn how to regulate and befriend your body as part of the healing process. I often weave together mindfulness, somatic awareness, and psychoeducation to help you understand yourself more deeply and develop tools that actually work in your everyday life.

After our work together, you will have the tools to set boundaries without guilt, have conversations that invite understanding instead of conflict, and feel grounded in both mind and body — even when life gets overwhelming. You’ll know how to listen to your body’s cues, calm your nervous system, and move through stress with more ease. You’ll recognize your needs and honor them with compassion, living in a way that feels aligned, embodied, and whole. My clients leave therapy feeling more confident, connected, and in control of their lives — because when therapy is a true partnership, it creates lasting change and a life that finally feels like yours.

Client Focus: Couples, families and individuals ages 16 and up

Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic practices, meditation, Humanistic Approach, addiction/recovery/12-Step.

Issues: Anxiety, depression, stress, boundaries, trauma, communication challenges, and addiction recovery (including 12-Step support).

Experience: Makenzie is a licensed social worker and a Northern Arizona University graduate with a bachelors in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. Makenzie is EMDR trained. Makenzie deeply values the power of human connection as a foundation for healing. She believes that authentic, attuned relationships create the safety and trust needed for lasting growth and change.

Supervisor: Amy Ripley, LCSW

More than just my work:
“Safety is not the absence of threat…it is the presence of connection” - Dr. Gabor Maté

Especially in the midst of healing work, I believe in the importance of finding gratitude and wonder in small, everyday moments. Holding space for humor, lightness, and curiosity reminds us that we’re human.

Healing often begins within, but it’s sustained by the changes we make around us. The environments we choose, the boundaries we set, and the spaces we inhabit all matter.

Book with me if…

  • You’re ready to set boundaries without guilt and actually keep them.

  • You want to feel calmer and more grounded in both your mind and body.

  • You’ve tried talking things out before but want deeper, lasting change through EMDR and somatic work.

  • You’re navigating relationship challenges and want to communicate in ways that create understanding, not conflict.

  • You’re carrying overwhelm, anxiety, or stress that feels stuck in your body and your thoughts.

  • You want to reconnect with yourself and trust your own needs again.