Mckay Meidlinger
Licensed Social Service Worker · SSW
“No matter your identity, presenting problem, or background, I want to help you find relief.”
ABOUT MCKAY
Hello, my name is Mckay (he/him), and I am a licensed Social Service Worker with training from the University of Utah. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients can process life's challenges, explore their experiences, and work toward meaningful healing.
I work with children ages 10 and older, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, including childhood and sexual abuse, substance use, life transitions, men's issues, depression, anxiety, and faith or existential crises. I also specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and strive to provide an affirming environment where every individual feels respected and understood.
HOW I WORK
I take a relational and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe our therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of the healing process, and your comfort with my approach is essential. Together, we'll identify your goals and create a path forward that feels right for you.
My approach is trauma-informed and evidence-based, which means I prioritize understanding your personal history and how past experiences may influence your present life. We'll explore these connections while developing practical tools to help you manage current stressors, build resilience, and experience lasting change.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies.
ACT
Acceptance and commitment therapy to navigate difficult emotions and build a life aligned with your values.
IFS
Internal family systems and parts work to explore different aspects of yourself and support deeper healing.
Trauma-Informed Care
A compassionate, collaborative approach that recognizes the impact of past experiences on present well-being.
BACKGROUND
Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing board games, binge-watching TV on the couch, playing sports, camping, and eating good food.
Mckay is not accepting new clients at this time.
Hello, my name is Mckay (he/him) and I am a licensed Social Service Worker with training from the University of Utah. I am passionate about holding a safe space for my clients as they process life's challenges. I work with individuals navigating trauma (including childhood and sexual abuse), substance use, life transitions, men's issues, depression, anxiety, and faith/existential crisis. I see clients ages 10+, adolescents, and adults. I also specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I take a relational approach to therapy and seek to collaborate with my clients on their goals. My approach is trauma-informed and evidence-based, which means I prioritize understanding and integrating your personal history into sessions.
No matter your identity, presenting problem, or background, I want to help you find relief. Our therapeutic relationship is extremely important to me, and your comfort with my approach is imperative. I pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems (parts work) as a framework to help you experience healing in your life. Together we will explore your past experiences that impact your present life and teach you tools to help you manage life’s current stressors.
I'm in my final year of advanced training, which means I provide the most up-to-date, evidence-based care. This also means you benefit from my collaboration with a highly experienced supervisory therapist on your case, thus getting two therapists for the price of one. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing board games, TV binging on the couch, playing sports, camping, and eating good food.