Syrena McKay, LSW, IL | Psychotherapist

About Syrena McKay

Focus areas

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Eating Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples Therapy

Gender Affirming Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Syrena McKay

Syrena McKay, MS, LSW, helps patients build stability, insight, and practical skills to navigate life challenges through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. Practicing at LifeStance Health in Illinois, she provides mental health care for individuals, couples, and families across the state, supporting children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors with care that is both clinically grounded and deeply human. Syrena specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns, tailoring treatment to each person's developmental stage and goals. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Family Therapy to reduce distress, strengthen coping skills, and improve day-to-day functioning. She also works with select populations including LGBTQ+ individuals, those involved in adoption or foster care, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and offers additional areas of focus as part of comprehensive care. A particular passion for Syrena's work is supporting individuals and families after a recent discharge from a psychiatric hospital. She helps patients transition safely back into daily life by reinforcing treatment plans, building routines, strengthening family communication, and addressing symptoms that may have led to hospitalization. Her approach emphasizes continuity of care, relapse prevention, and collaboration with caregivers and other providers to promote long-term stability. Syrena offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy, with experience addressing childhood behavior issues, school avoidance, depression, grief, and life transitions. She is a provisionally licensed social worker who began practicing in 2024. Outside of sessions, Syrena enjoys sports, working out, music, coloring, and relaxing with shows or movies.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Syrena McKay, LSW also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2

175 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

Education and training

Aurora University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1053139543

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Syrena McKay?

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Is Syrena McKay accepting new patients?

Syrena McKay generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Syrena McKay's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Syrena McKay accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Syrena McKay online?

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What practice does Syrena McKay work with?

Syrena McKay works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Syrena McKay's office located?

Syrena McKay has 2 office locations in Vernon Hills, view full addresses on Syrena McKay's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Syrena McKay?

Syrena McKay frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Syrena McKay on their profile.