ALTC Intern: Mackenzie Farbo

Discounted Therapy offered by Master’s Level Seattle University & University of Washington Students

At Anchor Light Therapy Collective, we are excited to offer our clients reduced rate therapy sessions facilitated by interns. We are excited about this partnership, and you can use this page to familiarize yourself with our new interns, and to schedule a free consultation.

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Graduate Interns

Mackenzie Farbo

She/Her

Seattle University
Master of Arts in Psychology

About Me

“One of the most satisfying experiences I know is just fully to appreciate an individual in the same way I appreciate a sunset. When I look at a sunset… I don’t find myself saying, ‘Soften the orange a little on the right hand corner, and put a bit more purple in the cloud color’… I don’t try to control a sunset. I watch it with awe as it unfolds. It is this receptive, open attitude which is necessary to truly perceive something as it is.” – Carl Rogers

My hope for our work together is to find happiness, meaning, and love in your life. Everyone has incredibly unique circumstances, and my goal is to help you navigate those circumstances in a way that keeps life moving in the direction you want it to go. Therapy should be co-created where we can each show up as humans to engage in a meaningful conversation about your needs. Coming to therapy and showing vulnerability is truly difficult, but I hope to hold open a safe, creative space for you to share your story without judgment but with acceptance, appreciation, and admiration.

I am devoted to tailoring therapy to best suit your needs, to listen to and witness your experiences, and to walk alongside you in your journey to healing. Many describe me as empathetic, compassionate, kind, and motivated. I value creativity, curiosity, and connection, and I approach therapy with a humanistic, holistic style. This brings into dialogue your personal, relational, and spiritual aspects of life.

My background stems from a B.A. in humanistic, eco/transpersonal psychology at Duquesne University, as well as my current M.A. training in existential-phenomenological psychology at Seattle University. I have worked with a variety of populations, including at-risk inner-city youth, Black trauma-affected communities, and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) patients, which has prepared me to work with clients from diverse groups.

In my time outside of therapy, I engage in research, create stained glass, thrift, and spend time with my dog, rabbit, guinea pig, turtle, and fish.

Why see an Intern?

Feeling the need to see a therapist, but the cost is prohibitive? Do you wish you could see a mental health professional in a comfortable setting? Anchor Light Therapy Collective’s internship program makes mental healthcare more accessible to all members of the community. It also provides mentorship and supervision for the next generation of therapists.

Things to keep in mind when scheduling with interns:

Scheduling a consultation with one of our interns allows you to have a 20 minute conversation with them to make sure they are a good match, in order to achieve your therapy goals
Intern therapy sessions are not infinite. These students will complete their internship after 1 year
Interns are supervised by licensed clinicians. They may consult with these supervisors, who may then review your therapy notes
Interns cannot bill insurance for therapy sessions. Therefore, if you would like to bill your out-of-network benefits for services please schedule a consultation with our licensed thereapists.

How much does Intern Therapy cost?

Intern Therapy sessions cost $70 and are 50 minutes long.

Individual therapy sessions with a licensed Anchor Light Therapist cost $190 and are 50 minutes long.

Low Cost Couples Therapy
People choose to connect with a therapist for many different reasons but what they all have in common is that they have the intention of living a richer, more meaningful life. Take advantage of our affordable couples therapy with one of our Master’s level intern therapists today.

Low Cost Individual Therapy
Therapy creates a space for you to experience healing and progress in a way that can change your life. Take advantage of our affordable Individual Therapy and commit to healing and transformation with our Master’s level intern therapists today.

Low Cost Teen Therapy
Sometimes it seems like parents and teenagers speak different languages. Let us translate! We speak fluent parent and are versed at really listening to teens and adolescents. Get affordable teen therapy with one of our Master’s level intern therapists today.