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Dr. Makenzi Cooley, LMFT, LIMFT

Support for relationships, trauma, and identity-centered healing
  • Relationship and intimacy support
  • Trauma informed care
  • Evidence based therapy

About Dr. Makenzi Cooley

Dr. Makenzi Cooley is a compassionate therapist who helps individuals navigate complex emotional experiences with care and respect for each person’s unique story. Her work centers on relationship challenges, healing from trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, while also supporting clients managing mental health difficulties such as mood disorders and bipolar concerns.

She offers an affirming, steady space for people facing social anxiety, panic attacks, and distress connected to sexuality, body image, and personal identity. Her practice is also attentive to attachment dynamics and women’s issues, as well as the layered realities that can accompany chronic pain, eating and food-related issues, and family-related stressors.

As an LMFT and LIMFT - credentials for licensed marriage and family therapy - Dr. Cooley draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and integrates a background in yoga therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to identify underlying patterns, strengthen resilience, and develop practical, meaningful steps toward change. Whether someone is working through relationship strain, processing past trauma, or seeking support for complicated emotional landscapes, she brings an empathetic, personalized approach that recognizes strengths and supports sustainable growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersBipolar disorder

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSelf-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Makenzi Cooley have?

Dr. Makenzi Cooley has 3 years of experience providing therapy.

Is Dr. Makenzi Cooley a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Makenzi Cooley is licensed as an LMFT and LIMFT. License details include NY LMFT 002687 and OH LIMFT F.2600596.

In which languages does Dr. Makenzi Cooley provide therapy?

Dr. Makenzi Cooley provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Makenzi Cooley located?

Dr. Makenzi Cooley is located in New York.

How can I work with Dr. Makenzi Cooley as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Makenzi Cooley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose a format that fits your schedule, comfort level, and goals.

Does Dr. Makenzi Cooley work with international clients?

No. Dr. Makenzi Cooley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Makenzi Cooley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Support That Fits Online

Dr. Makenzi Cooley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients better understand what is happening beneath the surface and practice new ways of responding. This style of therapy can be especially helpful for relationship stress, intimacy concerns, trauma recovery, and mood-related challenges by focusing on patterns that keep people feeling stuck and on skills that support steadier coping.

Her approach is also collaborative and strengths-focused, creating space to explore attachment dynamics, identity-related concerns, and the emotional impact of experiences like chronic pain or eating and body image struggles. With a background in yoga therapy, sessions may also include gentle attention to mind-body awareness as a way to notice stress signals, build grounding habits, and strengthen resilience in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Cooley partners with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most supportive, adjusting the pace and focus over time so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to access consistent support, fit sessions around a busy schedule, and choose a format that matches comfort and communication style.

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