Mackenzie Howard, LCMHCA
Mackenzie Howard (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Associate (LCMHCA) and a former School Counselor. She joined Western Wake Pediatrics in April 2025 as the Behavioral Health Care Manager.
Mackenzie was raised in Georgia and moved to Cullowhee, North Carolina in 2011 to attend Western Carolina University where she obtained her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Leadership. After graduating from WCU, Mackenzie moved to Winston-Salem, NC to pursue her Master's in Counseling from Wake Forest University. Throughout her education, Mackenzie fell in love with the Spanish language and was fortunate to study abroad in Costa Rica and Argentina before returning to Winston-Salem to begin her career as a School Counselor. In June 2021, she moved to Durham, North Carolina to transition to a role as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor where she served children, teens, adults, and families.
Mackenzie knew from a young age that she was meant to work in mental health and found her niche in working with children and supporting their parents and guardians. Helping children develop coping skills, increase their emotional vocabulary, and feel empowered to advocate for themselves is the most rewarding part of her work and Mackenzie is proud to come alongside the families at WWP as the Behavioral Health Care Manager.
When she’s not working (or drinking coffee), Mackenzie enjoys cuddling with her pets, reading, hiking, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.
