Mackenzie Buchanan, MSW Student

Mackenzie Buchanan is a licensed drug and alcohol counselor in Desert Hot Springs, California, and is completing her master’s degree in social work. She works for a drug treatment facility in Riverside County and is working with underserved high school students as part of her MSW internship. She is a Reiki practitioner and a recovering drug addict with 7-years clean and sober. Mackenzie credits her recovery community, her daily gratitude practice, prioritizing her mental health, an awesome therapist, and sustaining a spiritual connection for successfully maintaining sobriety and juggling her many priorities without losing her mind.