Hello

I'm Mackenzie Wrench, LCSWA, founder of Restoring Waves. I'm passionate about walking alongside individuals as they navigate the waves of life - whether calm or stormy.

With a foundation in evidence-based and trauma-informed therapy, I create a compassionate, safe space where clients feel empowered to explore, heal, and grow. I work with ages 8+ and their families and have a passion for working with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, self-harm, addictions, anxiety, depression, OCD, and ADHD. My expertise also extends to the LGBTQ+ support and polyamorous communities. I believe therapy should be a collaborative, respectful process tailored to your unique journey.

I bring a calm, grounded presence to our sessions, along with a brief that change is always possible, even when it feels distant. My approach is relational, strengths-based, and rooted in the understanding that healing doesn't't mean fixing - it means coming home to yourself.

Whether you're taking your first step toward therapy or returning after time away, I'm honored to walk this path with you.

My Story

I graduated from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!!) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre Med. I then earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Walden University in Minneapolis, MA with a concentration in Addictions. I have worked with clients experiencing substance and alcohol abuse as well as spent countless hours in research, training, and counseling clients of all ages with eating disorders.

I have training and am certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and animal assisted therapy as well as I am a Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Specialist .

In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, cheering on the Pirates, spending time with friends and family, and baking.

My Areas of Expertise

Age Ranges: Kiddos to Adults

I specialize in:

Eating Disorders, Body Image Distress and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Self-Esteem Concerns, Addictions, and Co-occuring disorders

I also love working with:

ADD/ADHD in Children and Adults, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+ and Kink Community, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harming Behaviors, OCD, First Responder Experience, and Stress Management

I utilize:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Crisis Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Christian Counseling, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Person-Centered, and Play Therapy