Myya Singletary

Practicum Student Therapist

Myya holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and is currently a Doctoral Student in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Texas at Austin. Myya approaches therapy from a multiculturally informed and person-centered lens. She offers compassion and authenticity when working with her clients on their journey to wellness. Myya utilizes modalities such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness, integrative behavioral health, and trauma-informed psychotherapy to best suit the needs of clients. Her research interests include race-related stress and coping, as well as health related outcomes with marginalized communities. In her free time, Myya enjoys reading, traveling, and hanging with her pup. She will be a practicum student therapist at PRESENCE for the Fall of 2022 and the Spring of 2023.

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Madeline Divine

Practicum Student Therapist

Madeline is a graduate student in UT-Austin’s Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program who holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and business administration. She left a career in the global energy industry in 2015 and began a new pursuit: to better understand and improve the way we conceptualize and treat psychological symptoms. In addition to working with clients in therapy, Madeline conducts research at UT’s Clinical Neuroendocrinology Lab looking at how our biology influences our behavior, with a focus on the effects of hormones and stress. Her person-centered approach to therapy prioritizes compassion & collaboration, integrating a variety of evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy. In her free time, you can find Madeline in the garden, on the dance floor, or camping with her dogs. Madeline will be a practicum student therapist at PRESENCE for the Fall of 2022 and the Spring of 2023.

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Mackenzie Sears

Practicum Student Therapist

Mackenzie Sears holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology and is currently a Doctoral Student in the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to working with clients in therapy, Mackenzie also conducts research on romantic relationships, sexual well-being, and nonconsensual sexual experiences at UT. Not only does she bring a wealth of knowledge about intimacy within couples, sexual health, and sexual trauma, she also brings warmth, genuine compassion, and open-mindedness to therapy. Mackenzie is most comfortable with trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion techniques, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, which considers how one’s thoughts, behaviors, and emotions interact to influence overall well-being and mental health. In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys cooking, traveling, and playing with her dog. Mackenzie will be a practicum student therapist at PRESENCE for the Fall of 2021 through Spring 2023.

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