Katie MacDonald

Welcome! My name is Katie MacDonald, MSW, RSW and I am a Registered Social Worker providing psychotherapy therapy in Ontario. Individuals are moved to pursue therapy for a variety of reasons. You may find that you are lacking in resilience, feeling “stuck” in patterns that aren’t working for you, or are enticed by the prospect of living a life aligned with your true values, but are unsure of how to get there. Whatever the reason, I am here to meet you where you’re at. I am experienced in working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjustment, parenting, family issues and life transitions. I have an interest in working with individuals who find themselves in overfunctioning patterns (i.e. over managing, over helping) in important relationships in their lives.

In addition to supporting adults, I welcome the opportunity to work with youth and children (10+). I am experienced at helping my clients recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, learning to manage difficult emotions, improve relationships in their lives and find their own motivation to make changes that are important to them. My approach is integrative, strengths-based, creative, flexible and I draw upon what best suits your needs from session to session. In my practice, I anchor to anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and LGBTQ2S+ positive values.

Outside of private practice, I work at a large teaching hospital where I have spent 14 years assessing and treating children, youth and young adults with mood and anxiety concerns, behavioural difficulties, substance use concerns and early psychosis. Additionally, I have vast experience supporting parents and other family members who are caring for a loved one struggling with mental health issues.