Client Focus:
Adolescents, Parents, Family
Marcy McGaw has expertise in treating:
– Anxiety
– Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
– Behavioural Challenges
– Low Mood & Depression issues
– Emotional Dysregulation
– Self-esteem/Confidence concerns
– Parenting
– School Challenges
– Substance Use/Technology Addictions
– Grief and Loss
– Life and Family Changes
– Low Self-Esteem/Low Self-Worth
– Perfectionism
Types of therapy:
– Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
– Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
– Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
– Family Systems Therapy (FST)
– Motivation Interviewing (MI)
Marcy McGaw
M.S.W., R.S.W.
Registered Social Worker
Raising kids today is tough, and supporting teens through school, screens, and stress can feel even tougher. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is, but families don’t have to do it alone.
Marcy McGaw is a registered social worker who believes in being part of the village that helps families thrive. She works alongside parents and adolescents as they navigate the pressures of modern life, including school stress, social media, mental health challenges, and family changes. Her passion is helping families discover their strengths, reconnect with their values, build resilience, and create lasting support systems.
Marcy holds a Master’s degree in social work and brings more than 25 years of experience providing individual and family counselling for adolescents and parents. She draws on approaches such as Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems Therapy (FST), adapting these strategies to meet the realities of everyday life. Known for her ability to build strong, trusting relationships, she offers evidence based treatment that is tailored to the unique needs of each client and family.
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Marcy, Beyond the Practice
Favourite Podcast
Where Should We Begin By Esther Perel
Favourite Book
Man’s Search for Meaning By Viktor Frankl
Favourite Self-Care Habit
I enjoy activities like hiking, running, biking, and walking. I feel a profound connection to the land —nature is a source of renewal for me!
What I Am Doing When Not Working
I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and walking my grandpups Bella and Cruz.