McKenzie Wilkins
LCSW, LISW-CP

Polyvagal Theory Informed Practitioner
"The Science of Safety"

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.

Brené Brown

Are you looking for a supportive space to discover your true self and live authentically?

Are you feeling unfulfilled in your daily life? Do you experience fluctuating energy levels and struggle to cope? Has daily stress been unbearable? Are you seeking ways to boost your self-esteem and self-worth? Do you feel like a spectator in life, unsure of how to engage?

If so, I am able to help! I will work with you on building resources to help make life more manageable!

I’m McKenzie Wilkins, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP (Master's in Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker- Clinical Practice) with Authentic Self Therapy, PLLC. I am a licensed outpatient therapist based in Charlotte, North Carolina that can provide service for those individuals in NC and SC.

Since 2013, I have provided therapeutic services to those who desire to live an authentic, wholehearted life. I trained with Steven Porges and the Polyvagal Institute to become a certified Polyvagal Theory informed practitioner. I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and grief.

You don’t have to try to work through your experience alone. I’m ready to be a safe person for you in this journey!

Let’s get started- together!

Currently accepting clients insured with:

Aetna

BCBS NC

Cigna

Private pay

HOW I DO THINGS

I incorporate Polyvagal Theory into sessions with my clients. Polyvagal Theory is the science of safety.

Therapies that draw on Polyvagal Theory often involve focusing on bodily sensations and helping clients to develop a greater awareness of their physiological responses to stress and trauma. By doing so, individuals can learn overtime to regulate their autonomic nervous system and reduce their experience of trauma-related symptoms.

Polyvagal Theory can provide a helpful framework for understanding how trauma, depression, and anxiety impacts the body and mind, and can guide effective interventions for individuals who have experienced these symptoms.

My approach is compassionate, non- judgmental, and genuine. I focus on being person centered and relational with clients. I truly believe mindfulness and self compassion are beneficial to improving quality of life.