Helping teens and adults who struggle socially feel more confident, understood, and connected.
If your teen or adult child is bright and capable but finds social situations confusing, overwhelming, or exhausting, you’re not alone—and there is a clear path forward.
You may be noticing that your teen or adult:
Struggles to read social situations or “misses” things others seem to pick up naturally
Feels misunderstood or out of sync with peers
Has difficulty with flexible thinking or perspective-taking
Experiences anxiety in social, school, or work settings
Wants connection, but doesn’t know how to get there
Is smart and capable—but relationships feel confusing or draining
This doesn’t mean something is “wrong”—it means they need the right kind of support.
How Katie Can Help
Katie MacKenzie provides structured, individualized support to help teens and adults build social understanding, flexible thinking, and real-world confidence.
Her approach is practical, supportive, and tailored to each individual.
Services
Individual support
Small group classes (community-based, may be eligible for OPWDD funding)
Parent guidance
School collaboration
Katie MacKenzie, MS, CCC-SLP, is a Social Cognitive Specialist and one of the few providers in the Rochester area focused on this level of support for teens and adults.
Her work is grounded in structured, evidence-informed approaches and tailored to each individual’s needs, strengths, and goals.
Ready to get started?
Reach out to learn more or schedule a consultation. Katie responds to inquiries via email and will get back to you promptly.