Novlett Mckenzie, LCSW

Novlett Mckenzie, LCSW, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems with self-esteem and relationships. She writes simply and listens closely to understand what each person needs. Her style is direct and supportive so people can take small, useful steps forward.

She brings three years of recent direct client care experience alongside a long career in clinical social work. Her work at Elsevier involved writing and lecturing on evidence-based content for clinicians, which she now uses to inform practical therapy. In sessions she focuses on clear, research-informed tools rather than jargon.

Novlett believes clients know their own stories and brings a collaborative approach to help them build on existing strengths. Conversations focus on concrete goals such as managing anxiety, improving communication, or coping with loss. She aims to make progress feel manageable and realistic.

Therapy can include talking through difficult emotions, trying new ways to respond in stressful situations, and practicing small behavior changes between sessions. She also supports people facing body image concerns, cancer-related stress, commitment issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, phobias, and cultivating self-love.

Sessions are guided by evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailored to each person’s pace. Novlett works in English and accepts international clients. People who want to begin are invited to use the provider’s matching process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How evidence-based approaches guide online therapy

Novlett uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach she draws on teaches people how to recognize unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced thinking. This helps with anxiety, low mood, and relationship stress by reducing reactivity and increasing calmer responses.

Another approach emphasizes behavior change through small, repeated actions. That can mean building brief routines, practicing communication exercises, or setting manageable goals to shift mood and motivation. These strategies often suit people facing grief, low energy, or confidence issues because progress is measurable and gradual.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your situation and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you will decide which techniques feel most useful and adjust them as you progress.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules demand. It also limits the need to be on camera for every meeting, which some people prefer for shorter updates or lower-bandwidth connections.