TRUE NORTH COUNSELLING (NORTHSIDE)
161 PINE STREET, FREDERICTON
Positive Mental Health is my Priority. Let me support you in making it your priority, too.

STACEY'S OFFERINGS
Hi! I’m Stacey, and this is Sugar—my co-therapist (if you like dogs). If not, no worries—she happily takes time off!
Becoming a therapist wasn't my first calling. I spent my 20s traveling, gaining life experiences, and discovering who I was. At 30, I committed to years of schooling and training to pursue this path. I knew it was the right decision and dove in headfirst.
Before completing my Master’s degree, I moved from Saint Andrews, NB, to Whitehorse, Yukon. For seven years, I worked with children, teens, and adults across various settings—group homes, detox centers, schools, and correctional facilities. Though I loved the North, the East Coast eventually called me home.
Since returning to NB in 2018, I’ve focused on trauma-informed care for teens and adults. I use DBT, ACT, Relational Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to help clients manage trauma-related somatic responses. I have extensive experience with veterans, complex trauma, and ketamine-assisted therapy. I’m also certified in the NADA acupuncture protocol for anxiety and depression.
My practice centers on helping clients heal from PTSD, trauma, and sexual violence. I offer tools to ease pain but also walk beside you as you navigate healing, at your pace. I value honesty and mutual trust in this process.
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Other Ventures
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In 2022, I wrote a children's book, based on therapeutic, research-based principles on how to manage anxiety. It was published by Monster House Publishing in 2023. Below is a link if you are interested.
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https://monsterhousepublishing.com/collections/frontpage/products/pennys-triumphant-turnaround
In 2023, I decided to create a 12 week, online program for preventing and combating burnout, directed at health professionals but also for anyone who struggles with the symptoms of burnout. It aids participants in finding the root cause and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideals around reframing limiting beliefs, and then walks people through setting themselves up with the tools to keep burnout at bay, forever. To see more about this, I posted the link below.
https://staceymac5.com/register
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Another exciting venture is Pathfinder Wellness Retreats. Founded by myself and men's holistic health specialist, Aaron Murray, we created a business to serve people who are looking for a reset and a path to find themselves, and their peace.
Nestled in the heart of nature, Find My Path Retreat Center offers a peaceful and rejuvenating experience for guests. Our variety of retreats and workshops are designed to enhance your mind, body, and soul.
Based in self-discovery, connection, or growth, we have something that will be sure to nourish your spirit.
Whether you're taking your first step or have been on the journey for years, our retreats are designed to empower and inspire you to move forward with intention and authenticity.
Let’s find your path together.
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If you’re suffering, I want to help you suffer less. If you feel lost, I’m here to guide you. Together, we can rebuild. I look forward to meeting you.
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