Dr. Corrine McIntosh, PsyD, LMFT

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Dr. Corrine McIntosh, PsyD, LMFT

After establishing an authentic & compassionate connection, Dr. Corrine works with each client to decrease distress, achieve goals, & increase well-being.

10/29/2025

ONE WEEK!

Come join us on November 5th from 12:00-1:30pm PST for a talk on Liberation Psychology Principles in Clinical Practice with Satveer S. Kier, PhD.

Sign up today!

https://www.cpapsych.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=Nov5-2025

10/28/2025

I drive past this digital billboard 2 times a day, 3-4 times per week. Today, I had to stop and take a photo 🥰

"If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone."

If you are in Sacramento County and need an in-person response to help de-escalate a behavioral health crisis, 988 is the number that connects you with the Sacramento County Community Wellness Response Team - where a behavioral health clinician and a peer support specialist can provide in-person support for whatever you're going through.

And now folks traveling along Exposition Blvd. - as well as the Capital City Freeway - will know about 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline!

#988

10/23/2025

Sometimes engaging in advocacy looks like helping to make opportunities for others to engage in advocacy accessible...

I am grateful to Kristy Lunardelli for the invitation to speak last week at the quarterly meeting of the Sacramento County Behavioral Health Collaboration. This amazing group of local community providers consists of CEO's, social workers, advocates from the state office of patient's rights, physicians working in acute psychiatric facilities and emergency departments, public defenders, and other local community providers that come together for a stronger behavioral health system.

Not many people know that what was formerly the Mental Health Board and the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board is now the Sacramento County Behavioral Health Commission. Many people don't know about the Behavioral Health Commission, what its mandates are, who serves on it, and what it is supposed to accomplish. Many people don't know how to attend and participate in these advisory board meetings, how to provide their feedback on the county behavioral health care system, and what happens to their feedback once it is provided.

I was able to bring my knowledge and insight, as well as instill energy and strengthen community partnerships, by sharing about how people can engage with the Behavioral Health Commission to help support individuals in Sacramento County that experience behavioral health challenges.

And most importantly - by attending this meeting, I was able to learn about the current climate for our community providers.

10/16/2025

When I tell people what I "do" for a living, I am usually met with some version of one of these three responses:

"Uh-oh, you're gonna analyze me now, I better watch what I say,"
or,
"Oh! I need to talk to you! I have this (insert presenting problem here),"
or,
"That must be so hard! What do you do to unwind from listening to people all day long?"

My new reply to that last one...

"I break boards of wood with running jump sidekicks and I catch nunchucks in my armpit while doing the running man!"

May we all develop and maintain an intentional practice of radical joy to enhance our mental health, connect us with others, and feed our indomitable spirit.

10/07/2025

Sometimes you gotta close a door to open a window...

After many fulfilling years serving on the SVPA Board of Directors, I will be stepping off the SVPA Board at the end of this year. It has been a true honor to dedicate myself to SVPA, working alongside and leading an incredible community of mental health professionals. I leave behind a legacy that is both impactful for the organization and deeply meaningful personally - from producing sold-out conferences to championing legislation that advances diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in our profession as well as others whose license falls under the State of California’s Department of Consumer Affairs.

I invite you to come help me close this door so I can open a window - Join me at SVPA's 2025 End of the Year party on Saturday December 6 for an afternoon of connection, community, and celebration!

Save the Date & Reserve Your Spot NOW!

Urban Roots Craft Brewery & BBQ Smokehouse (Food will be served at 1:30pm)
1322 V Street Sacramento, CA 95818

The event is FREE for SVPA Members plus one guest,
Suggested Donation $25 - can be made at
https://www.sacramentovalleypsychologist.com/Donate-to-SVPA

Register at:
https://www.sacramentovalleypsychologist.com/event-6375851

10/02/2025

Last month marked my 19th year being in private practice!

While I definitely thrive in a self-directed setting and find deep purpose and meaning in the work I do, it has also been isolating and market changes have been burdensome. As a sole proprietor, anti-trust laws prevent me from discussing with my colleagues the rates insurance companies reimburse me; however, insurance companies get away with offering the same reimbursement schedule for decades without cost of living adjustments. They use concepts like “underutilization” and “zip code saturation” to deny payment increases and initial credentialing in the first place.

What it comes down to is that mental health care is not valued like medical care is. Mental health care is treated like a supplement rather than a necessity. We may have parity laws on the books, but they certainly aren’t being practiced or enforced.

I am still feeling the strength, hope, and optimism that was all around me this past weekend while attending the National Union of Healthcare Workers’ 2025 Leadership Conference in Los Angeles. As a Behavioral Health Associate Member of NUHW, I was able to share my experience as a dual licensed mental health professional in private practice and I got to participate in strategy sessions on how to advance behavioral health reform. I was able to be in the company of over 400 union siblings and behavioral health colleagues - psychologists, therapists, counselors, nurses, psychiatric technicians, case managers, environmental service technicians - sharing our values and commitment to improving access to quality care. In fact, NUHW is the only healthcare union that makes mental health parity a core mission.

I also got to witness Delores Huerta in the flesh an attend a governor candidate forum.

Who’s Got the Power? We Got The Power.
What Kind of Power? Union Power .

09/23/2025

The Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education will be considering an item at its meeting tomorrow Tuesday Sept 23 to approve one Board member's request for a future agenda item to consider a resolution regarding girls' sports.

In today's sociopolitical climate, we know what this means - a school board member wants the Board to consider banning trans students from sports.

Just like Dr. Buzzini & I collaborated for the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association to take a firm stand in support of the City of Sacramento declaring Sacramento a sanctuary city for trans individuals, we did it again this time with SVPA Board of Directors' unanimous approval in taking a firm stand in shining light on the mental health effects for trans youth when such issues are considered and approved.

This is what Hope is a Discipline looks like in practice.

Action is the Antidote to Anxiety.

If you wish to take action, please draft your own letter regarding 'Agenda Item XII. Consideration of Future Agenda Items, 1. Consideration of Board Member's Request for a Board Agenda Item Regarding a Proposed Resolution regarding Girls' Sports' and send to:

EGUSD Superintendent suptoffice@egusd.net
Board President Vargas mjvargas@egusd.net
Board Vice President/Clerk Yang seyang@egusd.net
Board Member Albiani ealbiani@egusd.net
Board Member Baulwin dbaulwin@egusd.net
Board Member Davis smdavis@egusd.net
Board Member Ballerini jballeri@egusd.net
Board Member Moore hmoore@egusd.net
Student Board Member Zhong studentboard@egusd.net

Or you can attend tomorrow's meeting at 6pm and make in-person comment. Meeting agenda can be found at https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030236&MID=43736

09/16/2025

“Counseling and advocacy interventions within the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies framework involve mental health professionals acting as advocates to address the societal and systemic factors impacting clients’ well-being.”

As I am preparing a lecture on Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies, it feels good to be able to say I actually practice what I preach 😊

Last month, the Sacramento County Mental Health Board held its final meeting. All members received a certificate from our County Behavioral Health Director, Dr. Ryan Quist, honoring their Board Service. A colleague presented me with a photo of the trophy he ordered for me, the G.O.A.T. for my service as Chairperson of the Sacramento County Mental Health Board from 2022-2025 🏆

And my appointment to the Sacramento County Behavioral Health Commission - the Mental Health Board’s modernization - was approved last week!

09/09/2025

🌍💚 Today is 9-8-8 Day 💚🌍

Did you know? Just like 911 is for emergencies, 988 is the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—a direct connection to free, confidential support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, or thoughts of su***de.

Promoting 988 matters because it provides:

✅ Immediate crisis support
✅ Hope for those feeling overwhelmed
✅ A lifeline to connect individuals with resources and care

📞 Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7.
You are never alone. Together, we can break the stigma and spread awareness—because hope is only three numbers!

#988

08/25/2025

It's my 1st day of my 2nd year as an Adjunct Professor! I am so grateful for the continued opportunity to make a meaningful impact on society by making a meaningful impact on students.

My son asked me the other night, “Mama, why do you want to be a teacher?” and he was really interested in knowing my reasons. It was easy to answer him: because it feels really important to me to be able to help other people get to where I am in Psychology! Fostering growth and helping others reach their full potential. It’s another way as a Psychologist that I am privileged to profoundly impact others’ lives, all while being profoundly impacted myself.

This year, I’m teaching 3 classes: Cultural Diversity Training with 1st year doctoral psychology students, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Training with 2nd year students, and Group Consultation with 2nd & 3rd year students.

08/14/2025

🏆Although I never let a statue tell me how nice I am (props to Phife Dawg for that one), I am truly grateful to be recognized by my colleagues throughout the State for the heart work I have done and continue to do for our community.

🙏Thank you, Division VII: Diversity & Social Justice Division of CPA, for this esteemed honor!

08/07/2025

It seems that I am the only solo mental health practitioner in the running for Sacramento Favorites.

A vote for me is a vote for all of us independent practitioners doing amazing work day in and day out, helping to improve the quality of people's lives, while also managing a small business that is private practice. Making our own schedule. Funding our own health insurance, vacation, sick days, retirement. Doing our own taxes. Negotiating our own office leases. . Doing our own public relations and marketing. Without public recognition, and while also trying to have some quality in our own lives.

Remember, you can vote EVERY.SINGLE.DAY! And voting ends August 15!

Here's how to cast your vote:
1️⃣ Go to www.votesacramento.com
2️⃣ Click on HEALTH & BEAUTY
3️⃣ Click on MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
4️⃣ Scroll down and select Corrine McIntosh Sako, PsyD, LMFT
5️⃣ Click Review and Submit Ballot
6️⃣ Then repeat these steps every day until August 15!

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About Dr. Corrine

Dr. Corrine McIntosh earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Sacramento in 2003 and became licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2006. Due to her passion for knowledge & desire to be the most equipped to help others, she went on to earn her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University in 2014 and became licensed as a Psychologist in 2019.