therapist

Steven Mackenzie Vilar

Specialization

Couples Therapy

Depression

Relationships (family, friends etc)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Anxiety & Stress

Grief and Bereavement

Positive Psychology

About

Steven Mackenzie Villar: COLPSIC-Licensed Clinical & Couples Psychologist

$89/session 
Location: Baranquilla, Colombia (online globally and in-person in Barranquilla, Colombia)
Languages: English and Spanish 
License: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, COLPSIC, Registration no. 127319 Barranquilla, Colombia
Memberships: Health Psychology Representative, Colombian College of Psychologists (COLPSIC)

Bio
Steven Mackenzie Villar is a Colombian clinical psychologist specialising in brief therapy, systemic work, and couples therapy, with experience supporting over 1,900 individuals and couples across private practice, telehealth, and public health programmes.  He works extensively with relationship dynamics, communication challenges, stress, and multicultural adjustment, including couples from the Middle East and cross-cultural contexts.

Steven’s approach is structured, collaborative, and outcome-focused, integrating systemic and behavioural interventions to help clients make concrete, measurable changes in their relationships and daily lives. He offers therapy in English and Spanish, making support accessible to both local and international clients.

Areas of Expertise
- Relationship dynamics and communication difficulties
- Couples therapy, including cross-cultural and Middle East–based couples
- Stress, life transitions, and multicultural adaptation
- Brief, solution-oriented and systemic interventions
- Emotional well-being for individuals within relational and family systems

Availability & Session Formats
Online: Available globally for individuals and couples seeking brief or ongoing therapy.
In-person: Available in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Education
- Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Simón Bolívar University, Barranquilla, Colombia (2018)[psychotherapycouncil]
- Diploma in Brief Couples Therapy, Centro de Estudios para la Comunicación Sistémica y Terapia, Chile (2024)[psychotherapycouncil]
- Ongoing academic and supervisory roles in Colombian universities in psychology and clinical training.[psychotherapycouncil]

Contact & Booking
For online and in-person sessions with Steven Mackenzie Villar, please book via the Thera platform or contact our team of matching specialists via email on admin@thera-online.com or WhatsApp us to book your FREE discovery call. 

Languages:

English

Spanish