Allie McIntosh
MA, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
My motivation as a therapist is to provide an inclusive and affirming space for clients to become cartographers of their preferred realities. Maps hold a lot of information, but they don’t always lead us to our destination, therapy can act as your legend. By keeping curiosity at the forefront of my therapeutic approach, clients are guided on a journey to discovering, defining, and redefining their relationship with themselves and/or their partner(s).
My systemic therapeutic approach is rooted in Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory. I am passionate about sex positivity, perinatal sexual and mental health, body image, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I acknowledge that larger systems create barriers for us to feel and present ourselves authentically.
Self-discovery can be challenging and change can feel daunting, however rest assured that you are not foraging a new path alone. Together, we can co-construct a narrative that embodies your personal goals.
Credentials
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Oregon and Washington
Supervised by Alana Ogilvie, MS, LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Education
Masters of Art in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy: Sexuality Track, Lewis and Clark College
Masters of Science in Literacy: Focus on Classroom Teaching, Bank Street College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Central Florida
Memberships
AAMFT, the American Associate for Marriage and Family Therapy
AASECT, the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
PSI, Postpartum Support International
Certifications
Eating Disorders, Lewis and Clark College
Trainings
Mindful Sex, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes
PLISSIT-R Model, The Buehler Institute
Sexuality, Infertility & Mental Health, Wildflower Center for Emotional Health
Perinatal Mental Health, DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), Postpartum Health Alliance
Sex, Desire & Attachment with Emily Nagoski, PhD.: New Science & Strategies to Transform Couples’ Sex Lives, PESI
Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course: Core Skills and Interventions to Treat Trauma through the Body, PESI