About me

My name is Ricky Joel McIntyre. I am a Registered Social Worker and a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor providing counselling, play therapy, and clinical supervision for children, adolescents, and adults in Saint John, New Brunswick.

PROFESSIONAL APPROACH

I adapt my approach to developmental stage, goals, and comfort level, recognizing that meaningful change happens within safe and trusting relationships.

TRAINING AND MODALITIES

I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Progressive Counting

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – consultant-in-training

  • Play Therapy (Certified Play Therapist Supervisor – CPT-S)

  • TraumaPlay

  • Synergetic Play Therapy

  • Sandtray

  • etc.

Approaches are selected collaboratively based on each client’s needs.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

I value ethical practice, clear boundaries, informed consent, and ongoing professional development. Therapy is a shared process, and my role is to provide structure, safety, and professional guidance while respecting each person’s lived experience.

In addition to clinical work, I provide supervision, consultation, and training to professionals working with children and families.