Makayla Pegg is a social service worker whose approach to therapy is deeply rooted in community engagement and mental health advocacy. Utilizing a person-centered model, she emphasizes the importance of building trusting relationships with her clients, creating a safe space for open dialogue. Her therapy style incorporates elements of cognitive-behavior therapy.

Services Offered

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
This is a structured, practical approach to help you identify and challenge negative thought patterns that may be contributing to your struggles. For example, if you feel stuck in a cycle of self-doubt or anxiety, CBT focuses on helping you replace those thoughts with healthier, more positive ways of thinking. By addressing both your thoughts and actions, this therapy empowers you to break free from unhelpful habits and create lasting change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):
DBT is especially helpful if you experience intense emotions or have difficulty managing relationships. It teaches skills like mindfulness (staying present in the moment), emotional regulation (managing strong feelings), distress tolerance (coping with crises), and interpersonal effectiveness (improving communication). This therapy can provide a toolbox for staying grounded and calm, even in overwhelming situations.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT):
If you’re feeling stuck but want quick and actionable steps to move forward, SFBT focuses on what’s working in your life rather than what isn’t. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and past successes to create a clear vision of your goals and develop a step-by-step plan to achieve them. This approach emphasizes small, meaningful changes that lead to big results.

Trauma-Informed Therapy:
If you’ve experienced trauma, this approach ensures that therapy feels safe, respectful, and empowering. Rather than focusing solely on the traumatic event, it emphasizes how trauma has impacted your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. A trauma-informed social worker helps you regain a sense of control, build resilience, and process your experiences in a way that feels manageable and supportive.

Narrative Therapy:
If you feel defined by your struggles or life circumstances, narrative therapy helps you separate your identity from your problems. You are not your anxiety, depression, or past mistakes. Together, we explore the stories you’ve been telling yourself and rewrite them in a way that highlights your strengths, values, and abilities. This approach helps you reclaim your personal power and see yourself in a more positive light.

Family Therapy:
Family therapy is ideal if your relationships with loved ones feel strained or disconnected. A social worker helps families improve communication, resolve misunderstandings, and create healthier dynamics. Whether it’s addressing recurring conflicts, rebuilding trust, or adjusting to a major life change, family therapy focuses on strengthening the bond between members while respecting individual needs.

Group Therapy:
Group therapy offers a supportive environment where you can connect with others who are facing similar challenges. Guided by a social worker, group sessions allow you to share experiences, learn from others, and build a sense of community. Whether it’s managing grief, coping with addiction, or improving self-esteem, group therapy helps you realize you’re not alone in your journey.

Grief and Loss Counseling:
Losing someone or something important to you can leave a deep emotional impact. This type of therapy provides a compassionate space to explore feelings of sadness, anger, or confusion. Together, we’ll work through the stages of grief at your own pace, helping you find meaning, acceptance, and ways to honor your loss while moving forward.

Addiction Counseling:
Addiction counseling supports you in understanding the root causes of your substance use or behavioral addictions. Whether you’re dealing with alcohol, drugs, gambling, or other addictive behaviors, this therapy focuses on identifying triggers, building healthier coping mechanisms, and creating a personalized plan for recovery. We’ll also address any underlying emotional struggles that may be fueling the addiction.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy:
Your cultural identity, beliefs, and values are an important part of who you are. Culturally sensitive therapy ensures that these aspects are respected and integrated into the therapeutic process. This approach acknowledges the impact of systemic barriers and cultural experiences, creating a space where you feel understood, validated, and empowered to heal in a way that aligns with your values.