Life Change Therapists
Thomas F. McKenna, Ph.D. is the co-founder of Life Change Psychotherapy Institute, PC and director of clinical training. He has been a practicing depth psychotherapist for over twenty five years. Dr. McKenna has helped people overcome almost every kind of life problem. He provides skilled guidance in a healing environment that is non-judgmental, caring and strictly confidential. His goal is to help each person regain their mental and emotional health and discover new potentials for a more fulfilling life.
"With guidance any person can learn the life change skills that empower you to overcome and become the best version of you. Learning life skills such as intimate communication, listening to one's inner wisdom and active experimentation of new behaviors are keys to overcoming any psychological problems."
Dr. Thomas F. McKenna received his B.S. and B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, a M.A. from Antioch University and his Ph.D. in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. His research and clinical interests focus on exploring the value and power of Life Change Therapy to heal and transform life.
Dr. Tricia McKenna, Ph.D. is the co-founder and research director for Life Change Psychotherapy Institute, PC. She is a Licensed Psychologist who brings to her practice a variety of clinical experiences that range from psychiatric hospital settings and outpatient clinics to emergency stress management at nationally declared disasters. As a result she is skilled in treating psychological problems in varying degrees of severity.
"Essentially, most problems that bring people into therapy are the result of attempts to deal with loss, whether it be loss of a person, a job, or unrealized dreams. Movement toward change occurs when emotional wounds are fully explored and experienced. This therapeutic process opens the door to acceptance and change."
Dr. Tricia McKenna received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. Her research and clinical interests focus on how individuals and couples can utilize the inevitable traumas and losses to deepen relationships and gain perspective on how these events shaped their life.
Melissa Zellner, LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor who specializes in relationship issues. She also treats depression and anxiety, grief and loss issues, as well as treating trauma survivors. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Studies and Psychology at the University of New Mexico and her Masters Degree in Counseling at Webster University. Ms. Zellner has been practicing therapy for seven years and has been in the helping profession for fourteen years.
In her practice, she feels that we can all learn how to heal from our losses by paying attention to our emotions and symptoms. We can learn how to manage them appropriately rather than just trying to make them disappear. Life changes and transitions can become less painful and make more sense as we learn to use our instinctual coping skills. "I believe that my job as a psychotherapist is to help people discover and apply their internal knowledge and skills about how to heal from trauma and loss. I also believe that part of the healing process involves learning to live contentedly, not just surviving from day to day. My desire is to be a guide for others through this process."
Alison Roberts, MS, LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor who uses a person-centered approach to help clients realize more fully who they are and what they value. She believes that psychological symptoms and maladaptive patterns are signals that our souls send to let us know when something vital is out of balance. Out of a deep respect for each person's innate capacity to heal, Ms. Roberts aims to uncover clients' own inner resources for solutions to their problems. Her goal is to create a safe and caring relationship in which she and the client seek an increasing depth of understanding and a way to transform suffering into strength.
Ms. Roberts earned her Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Philosophy and Psychology from the UW. She has found Eastern spiritual traditions, mysticism, postmodernism and existential psychology to be especially useful to her evolving understanding of what it means to be human and to live harmoniously in the universe.
We offer adult psychotherapy, couples therapy, dream therapy and group therapy. We accept most insurance plans. Call (505) 271-5050 to set up an appointment or email us. Together we will design an individualized therapy plan to create change in your life.
