About Me

Hello, I’m Mary MacKinnon, a dedicated registered social worker and human service practitioner with a strong focus on supporting individuals facing life adversity. I have extensive experience supporting children and families to build wellness while exiting situations of hardship. I am passionate about fostering resilience and facilitating positive change in our communities. My priority is to ensure that those I serve receive compassionate support rounded with evidence-based skills.

My Approach

I have been a practicing social worker for over ten years and have experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). Through my extensive experience and training in crisis management, I can play a crucial role in supporting families to build safer and healthier home environments. I am experienced in suicide risk assessment and intervention, this knowledge allows me to support families, in risk-reduction from an evidence-based perspective. I have developed an extensive knowledge of protective factors required to support families in increasing the mental well-being of their LGBTQIA+ children and loved ones to match mental health outcomes of their cis-gendered peers.  I am also experienced in launching and supporting program changes in non-profit organizations. 

Who I See

I am currently offering services to parents, children 5 and up, youth and adults. I am willing to offer services in person, virtual or over the phone.  

My Practice

I practice from an Anti-Oppressive and trauma-informed lens to support all clients and client families in moving forward. I have experience supporting children and families to rebuild following traumatic life experiences including child sexual abuse, domestic violence, financial and life transition matters. I support my clients to navigate and reduce big feelings, behavioural matters, anxiety, depression, suicidality, obsessive thinking and behaviours. I will support you and your family in increasing self-worth and confidence while reducing stigma and shame to build a life you love and are proud to be living!