Meet Jamie McIntyre Led by Experience. Grounded in Respect. Jamie McIntyre is a proud member of the Manitoba Métis Federation (Red River Métis), a Masters-level Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and founder of her private practice based near Wardsville, Ontario. She brings together lived and professional experience as a clinician, farmer, coach, frontline worker, educator, and…
Meet Jamie McIntyre
Led by Experience. Grounded in Respect.
Jamie McIntyre is a proud member of the Manitoba Métis Federation (Red River Métis), a Masters-level Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and founder of her private practice based near Wardsville, Ontario. She brings together lived and professional experience as a clinician, farmer, coach, frontline worker, educator, and holistic practitioner.
Jamie understands the realities of carrying responsibility for others — and how difficult it can be to slow down, ask for help, and prioritize your own wellbeing. She offers a counselling space that is practical, relational, and client-centred, where people feel safe, supported, and empowered to move forward.
A Relational, Client-Centred Approach
Jamie offers both counselling and psychotherapy in line with OCSWSSW standards. Her approach is relational, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and holistic. She combines evidence-based therapies with experiential, land-based, and equine-assisted methods to help clients build resilience and achieve meaningful change.
She is trained in:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and CBT for Anxiety & Mood Disorders
Narrative Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Polyvagal-Informed Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Gottman Method (in progress)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Equine Assisted Growth and Learning
She has also completed advanced education in (W)Holistic Evaluation, Decolonizing Approaches to Trauma Work, and the Principles of Holistic Practice, which guide her commitment to culturally responsive, whole-person care.
Who Jamie Supports
Jamie provides counselling and psychotherapy for clients aged 12 and up, with a focus on early intervention and treatment for mild to moderate anxiety, depression, trauma- and stressor-related concerns, and burnout. She also supports people navigating grief, relationship changes, and life transitions.
Her services extend to:
Youth (12+): Building confidence, identity, and emotional regulation.
Young Adults (18–29): Navigating education, work, relationships, and transitions into independence.
Adults (30–64): Managing stress, preventing burnout, and restoring balance.
Seniors (65+): Coping with grief, health changes, and reflection in later life.
Farmers & Rural Clients: Offering agriculture-informed care that recognizes the realities of farm life, financial strain, family pressures, and rural isolation.
Indigenous Clients: Delivering culturally safe care guided by holistic frameworks and Indigenous-informed approaches.
Frontline Workers: Providing early intervention and recovery support, grounded in several years of experience with first responder treatment and crisis work.
Professional Experience
Jamie has several years of professional practice, enriched by diverse roles in clinical care, crisis response, education, and community wellness, including:
Contracted Social Work
Delivering crisis response and short-term counselling during wildfire and flood-related evacuations, providing stability and leadership during serious community occurrences.
Providing virtual and fly-in mental health support to remote Northern communities, ensuring access to care where services are limited.
Offering debriefing and support for organizations and teams following critical incidents.
Supporting frontline workers with counselling, reintegration, and recovery planning.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary health teams on assessments, case conceptualizations, and treatment plans for individuals recovering from motor vehicle accident injuries.
Providing agriculture-informed care, helping farmers and rural residents manage stress, financial strain, isolation, and family pressures unique to farm life.
Facilitating equine-assisted, land-based, and experiential wellness programs for youth and adults, supporting regulation, resilience, and self-awareness.
Community Wellness & Capacity Building
Leading the development of Indigenous-focused wellness initiatives, frameworks, and prevention initiatives designed to strengthen both individuals and communities.
Designing and facilitating workshops, group programs, and community engagement sessions that build trust, address lateral violence, and promote psychologically safe workplaces.
Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to strengthen capacity and leadership.
Coordinating community-based participatory research, including key informant interviews, public consultations, needs assessments, and environmental scans.
Supporting the development of community-driven approaches by drafting and contributing to funding proposals that advance wellness and prevention programming.
Education & Mentorship
Serving as a Field Instructor and/or Consultant with Laurentian University’s School of Indigenous Relations, supporting Indigenous Social Work students and host agencies.
Providing training, supervision, and mentorship to emerging professionals with a focus on rural mental health, Indigenous wellness, and culturally responsive care.
Delivering community presentations and workshops to build awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen resilience.
Frontline & Specialized Roles
Past experience in residential care, treatment foster care, and child protection.
Additional expertise in addictions and substance use recovery gained through clinical practicum training.
Prior to entering the social work profession, Jamie gained broad experience as an equestrian coach, mentor, and camp director. She led programs in canoe tripping, equestrian training, arts-based experiential learning, team building, and youth leadership, developing strong skills in facilitation and mentorship. These experiences gave her deep insight into group dynamics and the transformative power of experiential learning — foundations she continues to integrate into her therapeutic practice today.
Beyond the Therapy Room
As a wife, daughter, sister, and auntie to four nephews, Jamie values family connection as a constant source of strength. Having married into a farming family, she helps with caring for livestock, growing food, and keeping pace with the seasons — work that is both demanding and rewarding, and continues to teach patience, balance, and perseverance. She also enjoys simple moments such as a good cup of coffee, checking livestock on the quad with her husband, or sharing family meals in the field during busy seasons.
Jamie has nearly three decades of experience in the horse industry. She is a licensed Equestrian Canada coach working toward Western Competition Coach certification, and is dually certified through EAGALA as both an equine specialist and a mental health specialist. Horses remain central to her personal and professional life, and she finds meaning in their steady presence — the calm of the barn, the connection built through daily care, and the powerful ways horses help people heal.
Jamie is also committed to revitalizing her Michif roots by reconnecting with cultural traditions, developing land-based skills, and strengthening kinship networks. These practices keep her grounded in gratitude and belonging, reminding her — and those she serves — that healing is both individual and collective. Guided by these values, she is passionate about teaching life and social skills and helping build strong, vibrant communities today and for the future.
Start Your Wellness Journey
Jamie offers a warm, non-clinical space where you can begin your journey toward balance and resilience.
Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if her services are the right fit for you.
