“When we deny our emotions, it owns us. When we own our emotion, we can rebuild and find our way through the pain”

-Brené Brown-

Mackenzie Burns, MS, LPC-MH, LPCC, QMHP

I received my Master's Degree in 2017 from Minnesota State University, Mankato in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I began my work in community mental health doing in-home, outpatient, and School-Linked Mental Health services in Minnesota. During my time in Minnesota, I was able to build up the school-linked program at the Alternative High School and worked closely with adolescents while also providing outpatient work to adults. In 2021, I moved to Sioux Falls working at a group practice where I focused on adolescents, adults, and couples work. I have specialized training in trauma-focused care which incorporates EMDR and TF-CBT treatments. I have a special passion for working with intersectional identities and medical trauma. I am here to guide the client while also honoring their stories and experiences to help them manage life stressors, relationships, and traumatic experiences.

My approach

I am passionate about helping clients who are experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and PTSD as well as working with clients who are gender and/or sexually diverse. The majority of my practice focuses on processing and healing negative emotional states caused by mental health stressors, providing gender-affirming care, and exploring relationship dynamics. My approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Feminist/Intersectional Approaches, Client-centered and Attachment-based practices.  A typical session focuses on processing and exploring patterns in relationships and overall functioning. Progress is measured on an individual level and focuses on how clients can improve their overall functioning, heal patterns, and improve their quality of life. 


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We are in network with the following insurances:

South Dakota Insurance Plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dakotacare, Optum, Aetna, Health Partner, and Sanford.

Minnesota Insurance Plans:

Optum, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield