Buffy MacIntosh

Mental Health Therapist

Individuals, couples, families, and children 6+

Our lives and experiences can sometimes leave us feeling isolated, disconnected, frustrated, and uncertain. Navigating those difficult feelings can seem overwhelming. Having the space to explore life’s ups and downs in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship can add to your capacity to navigate difficult situations, increase your resilience, and allow you to reconnect to your own internal guidance system. I am here to offer my support.

Navigating life can often feel like going through uncharted territory without a map. I can be your guide, combining the insight of an experienced navigator with the understanding of a trusted ally.

Using an individualized approach that considers the context of your lived experience, I apply a holistic, trauma-informed, and empowerment-focused lens to my practice. My approach is a departure from traditional therapeutic methods. It is an invitation to an environment where judgments are set aside, and every story is given the space and respect it deserves. We will navigate the narrative of your life, drawing upon personal experiences, compassionate understanding, insightful revelations, and a comprehensive background in social work.

Professional Credentials and Experience

• Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers, ensuring ethical and professional standards in practice.
• Currently completing a Master of Social Work with a focus on Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice at the University of Calgary, embodying a commitment to advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
• Bachelor of Social Work, establishing a strong foundation in social work principles and interventions.
• Experience in social justice and advocacy, public education and awareness in gender-based violence prevention, and training and support in mental health and suicide prevention with children and youth.
• Previous career paths include Arts & Cultural Management, Small Business Owner, Event Coordinator, Fundraising, and Organic Farming, all tied together by a passion for learning about, connecting with, and being of service to people.

Beyond the Professional Realm

I find joy, peace, and ease in an engaging conversation, a shared meal, a good book, a hot cup of tea, time in the garden, and snuggles with pets. These personal pursuits enhance my capacity to connect with and support others in my professional practice.

Invitation to Change

Your path to a more fulfilling life is yours, deserving of a customized approach. With expertise in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy, I am here to support individuals, couples, families, and children (starting at age 6) through life’s complexities. Facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, parenting difficulties, behavioral challenges, and addiction can seem daunting, but you do not have to navigate them alone.

Let us begin this journey together, building a narrative that embodies depth, resilience, and purpose. Take the first step today.