MARY MACKAY

Mary Mackay graduated from McGill University with a BSW in 1994 and completed her Masters Degree at Acadia University in 1999.  As a clinical social worker for over 25 years she has counselled thousands of individuals, couples, and families in the private sector and community mental health clinic settings.

Mary is trained in a variety of therapies including CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy), Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, and MI (Motivational Interviewing).

Mary currently treats individuals ages 19 and older for a variety of clinical issues including :

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Trauma
• Difficult relationships
• Parenting Stress
• Family Stress
• Workplace Issues/Distress
• Maintaining Emotional Balance
• Self Esteem and confidence issues
• Life transitions/ coping with change
• Grief and Loss

By using a client centered approach Mary collaborates with clients in processing past and present difficulties to achieve improved insight, perspective, and the ability to make intentional changes. This can lead to improvement in confidence, relationships and communication as well as the ability to find more positive meaning and purpose in life.