Mackenzie Ulam, MS, LPC- Associate

Supervised by Dr. Lisa Grubbs, Ph.D., LPC-S

She/ Her
Specialties
: Adolescents, 20-somethings, Life Transitions, Trauma, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+

Hello!

I’m Mackenzie, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at Sharp Wellness supervised by Dr. Lisa Grubbs, Ph.D., LPC-S. I like to think of myself as your greatest ally, someone who will get down in the mud with you and help you pull yourself out of it. I help adolescents and adults navigate our unpredictable world and learn how to love themselves in the process.

My mission is to cultivate a space in which you feel safe to come as you are and discover your authentic self. I view therapy as an ongoing, collaborative process in which we will establish and revisit goals together. I utilize a trauma-informed lens when examining client issues and believe that the past can provide insight into the present. While I have experience working with clients of a variety of ages and backgrounds, I am particularly passionate about building safe spaces for teens and young adults to explore their identity and work through their various anxieties.

  • Worry Warrior

    With my personal experience with anxiety and professional training, I understand what you're going through and can help you tackle it. Anxiety manifests differently for everyone; you might experience physical symptoms, or perhaps you notice it when you're caught in a thought spiral. No matter how it appears, I have tools to help you manage these symptoms. From there, we can explore your relationship with anxiety and uncover its roots. Whether you're dealing with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or panic attacks, I'm here to help you regain control over your nervous system and your life.

  • Trauma-Informed

    You’ve likely seen the word trauma pop up lately in the conversation surrounding mental health…but what is it? The word trauma can sound intense, but it’s actually more common than you think. I like to think of trauma as a deeply distressing experience that has lasting impacts on your well-being. Together, we can unpack those experiences and understand the way they are impacting you today. Don’t panic; we won’t go there right away. It is my priority that you feel safe before we dive in.

  • Normalizing Your Needs

    At the end of the day, we are all humans trying to navigate what it means to be on this floating rock together, including me! In the therapy room, I want you to feel like you can express all aspects of your existence with me — even the shameful and embarrassing ones. I am an advocate for normalizing all aspects of living because they’re happening to us all, even if no one is talking about them. Let’s break down the conditions put upon us by society together and make self-compassion a daily practice.

  • More About Me

    Outside the office, you’ll find me having a cozy night at home with my cats, watching the latest episode of whatever reality television show is currently out. I also love to play video games with my partner and get dinner with my book club! I've just recently begun traveling and will always take recommendations on cool places to visit.

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do."

- Brené Brown