Karen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, MA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M6L
Let's Connect (365) 544-5081

Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re used to carrying things on your own. You don’t have to do that here. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what’s been weighing on you. Together, we’ll work with practical tools and gentle strategies to support emotional regulation, strengthen self-worth, and create meaningful, lasting change, at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and centred on your strengths, values, and capacity for growth.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support in a safe, non-judgmental space. I work with individuals healing from trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, as well as anxiety, depression, self-worth, relationship challenges, boundaries, and emotional regulation. Support is collaborative and paced to honour your experiences.
If you’ve been feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or wondering whether therapy could help, you’re not alone. A free 20-minute consultation offers a gentle starting point to ask questions, share what’s been weighing on you, and see if working together feels like the right fit. Support is available, and you deserve care that honours your experiences.
Call or Email Karen MacKeigan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 544-5081
Let's Connect (365) 544-5081

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Karen MacKeigan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 544-5081
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by Province of Ontario / 14995 Supervised by Marie Flanagan (Ontario / 009255) Karen MacKeigan
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Yorkville University, Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2024
- License: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers 840156 / 2021
- Degree/Diploma from Centennial College Addiction and Mental Health Worker / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Karen MacKeigan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 544-5081
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sexual Abuse
- Relationship Issues
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Perfectionism
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Karen MacKeigan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 544-5081
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Karen MacKeigan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 544-5081
Location
Primary Location
Lotus Essence Counselling & Psychotherapy
North York, ON M6L
(365) 544-5081Email me
Karen MacKeigan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 544-5081