
Karen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
293 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON K2P
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (343) 309-5635

So often, we know what we need to change: Worry less. Sleep more. Respond, not react. Be self-disciplined. Say ‘no’. Take better care of yourself. And you would do them too, if only your job weren’t so stressful, day-to-day life was easier, someone would help out…if only the future wasn't so scary, you weren’t plagued by your past, you weren’t so scattered. But 'if only' never comes and the change you know to make, don’t happen. In quiet moments, you wonder, will it always be like this? You want to change. You want ease in your life. What if I told you that the ease you seek is possible, even when life is challenging?
Through therapy, I can help you understand your emotions and thoughts to get to the root of things. You'll feel heard and seen in a way that promotes self-acceptance - the first step to changing. We'll work to change your neural pathways, so you can manage emotions better, think differently, feel more compassion, and live with more ease.
Part of you hopes that therapy can help. It's why you are here, reading this. Let my words nudge you to take the action that aligns with who you want to be - the type of person moves who towards change even when it's a little uncomfortable. "Compassion is always born of understanding and understanding is the result of looking deeply" Thich Nhat Hans
Call or Email Karen McIntosh now for a free 15 minute consultation - (343) 309-5635
Let's Connect (343) 309-5635

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, e-Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- First Nations Health Authority
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Veterans Affairs Canada

Karen McIntosh
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 309-5635
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Karen McIntosh
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Giftedness
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Parents with childhood trauma
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Buddhist Psychotherapy; Mentalization-Based Treatm
- Compassion Focused
- Existential
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Safe and Sound Protocol/nervous system reset
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Where we meet for walk and talk
Arboretum
Ottawa, ON K2C
(343) 309-5635