You set the direction
Your goals lead the work. I bring structure, perspective, and practical tools, but you are always in the driver's seat.
About Me
Hello, I am
Macady Birch
A Marriage and Family Therapist who believes healing happens in relationship, at your pace, and with someone in your corner who genuinely cares.
My story
Hi, my name is Macady Birch. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have a deep commitment to supporting couples, individuals, and families who find themselves stuck. Whether you're navigating a tough season, feeling stuck in communication patterns or conflict, or struggling to find the way forward, I'm here to make sure you feel seen, understood, and supported.
I have spent many years working with individuals, couples, and families, and I find deep meaning in being present with people during some of life's most difficult and tender seasons.
Walking alongside you
In couples work, our focus will be on building practical skills to help you communicate with greater clarity, navigate conflict in constructive ways, and strengthen your emotional bond. I believe that thriving relationships are not the result of luck. They are built through intention, vulnerability, and a shared commitment to grow together. I work collaboratively to help you develop the tools that deepen emotional closeness and mutual respect, so that your relationship becomes a foundation of strength rather than strain.
I also enjoy working with individuals and families navigating challenges like self-worth, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Life has a way of leaving its mark on us, and I believe healing is not only possible but genuinely within reach with the right support. I am committed to meeting each person where they are, with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for their unique story. No two people arrive at the same place in the same way, and I take care to honor that truth. My goal is to offer a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change, because everyone deserves to step into the best version of themselves.
Warm, collaborative, and grounded in your goals
Therapy is not about being fixed. It is about returning to yourself with more understanding and compassion. I work to create a space that feels safe and unhurried, where you can be honest without fear of judgment. From there, we move at a pace that feels right for you.
The whole picture
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I pay attention to relationships and context, not just symptoms, because we heal in connection with others.
Real, lasting change
We focus on insight you can use and skills you can carry, so progress continues well beyond our sessions together.
Education and training
My training spans evidence-based models for individuals, couples, and families. In my graduate work I trained extensively in Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
The Gottman Method
Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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2023
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
I trained extensively in evidence-based models including Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My clinical training spanned individual, couples, and family therapy, and I gained hands-on experience at The Women's Center in Hattiesburg, MS, working with clients navigating addiction, eating disorders, and substance use. These experiences deepened my ability to hold space for complex, layered struggles with both skill and compassion.
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2020
Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies
Weber State University, Ogden, UT
I built a strong foundation in child development, family systems, and human behavior. These core areas of study shaped the way I understand individuals within the context of their relationships and family dynamics, and laid the groundwork for the clinical and therapeutic work I would pursue at the graduate level.
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2015
Associate of Science
Snow College, Ephraim, UT
I completed my foundational general education coursework and developed the academic skills and discipline that would carry me through my continued studies in child and family development.
"You do not have to have everything figured out before you begin. You only need a willingness to take the first step."What I would tell anyone on the fence
Your first steps
Reaching out is just a conversation. When you contact Connections Family Wellness, their intake team will answer your questions, help with scheduling, and make sure you feel comfortable before your first session. There is no pressure, and no need to explain everything up front. We will get there together.