McKenzie Shimko
MC, Registered Provisional PsychologistMcKenzie is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. She aims to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where clients can explore their experiences, thoughts and feelings at a pace that suits them.
She is passionate about supporting post-secondary students and young adults through a formative time in life, and also works with teens (16+) and adults on anxiety, depression, OCD, academic and workplace stress, life transitions, emotional dysregulation and BPD.
Her approach is integrative and collaborative, grounded in curiosity and guided by evidence-based practice. McKenzie's role is to support clients in uncovering their own strengths and navigating the complexities of their experiences. She works with clients 16 years and older.
"My role as a therapist is to support you in uncovering your strengths and navigating the complexities of your experiences."
How McKenzie Works
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a cornerstone of McKenzie's practice, helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns to shift emotional responses and behaviour toward what actually serves them.
DBT and ERP
McKenzie integrates Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, both practical, evidence-based tools that build real, lasting skills.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed
Drawing on an IFS-informed approach, McKenzie helps clients explore the different 'parts' of themselves with curiosity and compassion, understanding internal conflicts rather than judging them.
Solution-Focused and Integrative
McKenzie combines approaches flexibly to create a personalized experience for each client, focusing on what resonates most and empowering the journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Availability
Wednesdays
Daytime appointments
Fridays
Daytime appointments
Reach out to ask about other availability.
Areas of Focus
McKenzie works with teens (16+) and adults, including post-secondary students and young adults, across:
Ready to connect?
McKenzie can be reached at mckenzie@transcendpsychological.com or booked online through Transcend Psychological.