About Me

aBOUT mE

My name is Heather Mackay. I live in Edmonton, Alberta. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker, a therapist and a human always in the process of being or becoming.

I have always sought the answers to the bigger universal questions. I always felt like I was searching for a truth about the nature of the way things are and our place as humans. I spent time looking for that truth-- in school, relationships, religion, philosophy and travel.

In 2006 I went through my own personal exploration of self that led me to a deeper understanding of who I am and what I want my life to be.

I have never been one to accept a truth on faith alone. I like answers that are real. Having my own experiences that led to my own answers allowed for a depth of understanding that can never be had from listening to others or reading a book no matter how wise the talker or the writer.

What I know now is:

There is no need for belief or faith alone when you have your own experiences that lead to your own understandings.
Authority always lies within and is waiting for you.
Your life (my life) as it plays out day-to-day is a direct reflection of your inner struggles.
When you develop internal resources and sort out the inner struggles, the day-to-day life will reflect that.
Change is possible! There is a world of untapped capacity and potential in each of us!
There is a lot of injustice in the world and where you started out in childhood may affect you for life. We can work to change the world together and finding your own self-worth is part of the rebellion!

Of course, what you may want to know in reading this is something about my external life and not just my reflective one. Let me tell you.

I went to school for a long time. I have a

Bachelor of arts in Psychology and Sociology (1992);
Bachelor of Social Work (1998) and a
Masters in Social Work (2000).

I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RSW #5864/RCSW #16375) with the Alberta College of Social Workers.

I've been partnered for 24+ years and I'm lucky to live with my older teen/ young adult children. I helped raise a step-son, now an adult with two sons of his own. I love being near my family-- even when they drive me crazy.

I truly enjoy people and sharing the journey of growing and changing as a human being and spiritual being. It is my lived experience that allows me to support others now in working through trauma, healing and growing into the person they want living a life of their creation- without shame or apology.