CLINICIAN DIRECTORY
Meet our team of independent clinicians
The Mental Health Collective Inc. is proud to list independent clinicians practicing at our clinic in Winnipeg. Please note that each clinician is an independent practitioner who maintains their own professional website, manages their own bookings, and operates their practice autonomously. Links will direct you to their external domains for further information and appointments.
Jennifer Robinson
MA, CCC
Adult Psychotherapist
Jennifer offers long and short term psychotherapy for individual adults. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and has nearly 20 years of experience in the art and practice of psychotherapy. In the warmth and safety of the therapy room, she has helped many clients make astonishing self-discoveries and find creative, unique ways to move through emotional difficulty. She is proud to offer a deeper understanding of psychological processes than is often available in our culture of medicalized diagnoses, and draws upon decades of psychodynamic research in her case conceptualizations. She works collaboratively with clients to get to the roots of their problems for lasting change.
Kyla Johnston
RPN MPN DBT-LBC™
DBT Winnipeg Team
Comprehensive DBT for Adults
Kyla is the DBT Winnipeg team lead and a Linehan Board Certified DBT Clinician™. She is dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with emotion dysregulation through comprehensive DBT treatment interventions. DBT Winnipeg provides Stage 1-3 DBT interventions. Kyla also has intensive training in the Stage 2 DBT Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) protocol. Kyla oversees training and supervision of all new DBT Winnipeg clinicians in the comprehensive DBT model and is dedicated to the provision of clinically adherent DBT. For more information, please visit the link below to access DBT Winnipeg's website and information about the intake process, education and training opportunities.
Dr. Peter Czaplinksi
MD
Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
Peter is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist who has been with the Mental Health Collective since 2020.
Nadia Mackinnon
Co-Founder, Middle Path Therapy
DBT-Informed Services for Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults
Individual Therapist & Group Facilitator
OT Reg (MB)
Nadia is the co-founder of Middle Path Therapy and a Registered Occupational Therapist with over 19 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals in Manitoba since 2007. She has extensive training and experience in group facilitation and individual therapy, as well as formal training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech. Nadia works with adolescents and adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and borderline personality disorder. She practices with a client centered focus, striving for a balance between self care, productivity and leisure through increasing motivation and abilities to meet personal goals and expectations. Rooted in occupational therapy theory and within a DBT framework, Nadia helps clients develop skills to navigate difficult emotions, improve communication and understanding of self and others, and build self esteem to move forward effectively and meaningfully in their lives. In addition to her clinical work, Nadia facilitates workshops and educational sessions for professionals, families, and community groups. She is also a guest lecturer and instructor in the Master of Occupational Therapy program at the University of Manitoba’s College of Rehabilitation Sciences, where she contributes to the education and development of future occupational therapists.
Bronwyn Fontaine
Co-Founder, Middle Path Therapy
DBT-Informed Services for Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults
Individual Therapist & Group Facilitator
OT Reg (MB)
Bronwyn is the co-founder of Middle Path Therapy and a Registered Occupational Therapist with over 17 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals in Manitoba. She has extensive training and experience in group facilitation and individual therapy, as well as formal training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech. Bronwyn works with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and borderline personality disorder. Her approach is grounded in the belief that people are doing the best they can while also having the capacity and desire to grow and make meaningful changes in their lives. Drawing primarily from DBT and occupational therapy principles, Bronwyn helps clients develop practical skills to navigate difficult emotions, strengthen relationships, respond more effectively to challenges, and build a greater sense of meaning, mastery, and engagement in their lives. In addition to her clinical work, Bronwyn facilitates workshops and educational sessions for professionals, families, and community groups. She is also a sessional instructor in the Master of Occupational Therapy program at the University of Manitoba’s College of Rehabilitation Sciences, where she contributes to the education and development of future occupational therapists.
Melanie Perron
MSW RSW
Adult Psychotherapist
I'm Melanie Perron, MSW RSW, a therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, ADHD, BPD, relationship challenges, and long-standing patterns that are difficult to change. I also have advanced training and experience working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex trauma. My work is grounded in the belief that your symptoms are only one part of your story. Together, we will explore your current experiences, how you learned to cope, and what may be keeping those patterns going, working towards meaningful change beyond symptom relief. My practice integrates approaches such as EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy. If you are ready to break free from patterns that no longer serve you, you are warmly invited to reach out for a free consultation. To learn more about me and the services I provide you can check out my website at https://wellattunedtherapy.ca/
Mackenzie Stewart
RPN BScPN
DBT Winnipeg Team
Comprehensive DBT for Adults
Mackenzie is a dedicated Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with extensive experience in various mental health programs, including crisis services and community mental health. In 2020, she enhanced her skills by completing DBT training with Behaviour Tech, Inc. Since then, she has become a vital member of the DBT Winnipeg team. Her commitment to mental health care and her expertise in dialectical behavior therapy make her a valuable asset to the community.
Jerra Fraser
MACP CCC
DBT Winnipeg Team
Comprehensive DBT for Adults
ADHD Connections Lead
Jerra is a member of the DBT Winnipeg treatment team and oversees orientation and training for new group facilitators. She is also the founder of ADHD Connections. For more information about Jerra's DBT Winnipeg practice and the ADHD Connections program, click the link below.
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Andrea Braun
OT REG (MB)
DBT Winnipeg Team
Comprehensive DBT for Adults
Andrea has been practicing as an occupational therapist since 2007, with a focus in mental health. She has had the opportunity to work in various mental health settings over the course of her career including inpatient and outpatient facilities with both adults and adolescents. She received comprehensive DBT training in 2012 and has felt excited about this form of treatment ever since. "While being deeply rooted in evidence to support its efficacy, DBT aligns with my philosophy of balancing genuine warmth and acceptance while moving people towards change to create a life worth living. I believe that every person has the capacity to change and offers something unique to the world."
Brennan Foidart
MA
DBT Winnipeg Team
Comprehensive DBT for Adults
Brennan is currently a part-time student in the University of Winnipeg’s Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program, and has previous clinical experience working as a Behaviour Analyst supporting children with multiple disabilities and their families. My approach is grounded in meeting you where you are. I believe that in order to live the full lives that we desire, we have to connect and engage with all the experiences life offers us. My hope is that we can work together to feel safe, supported, and seen as we are, in each moment. Learning and working with DBT in my own life has given me a new set of skills and perspectives that has left me feeling more curious, connected and willing to experience the full catastrophe of being human in the world today, moment by moment.
Janelle Lavallée
RSW MACP (Cand.)
Peak Valley Counselling
DBT Winnipeg Team
Comprehensive DBT for Adults
Janelle is a member of the DBT Winnipeg team as an individual therapist and group facilitator. She is also our intake coordinator for NIHB referrals. She sees clients in her own private practice for individual therapy through Peak Valley Counselling. "I am a proud Red River Métis therapist with a generalist approach, drawing on a wide range of therapeutic modalities. Rather than focusing on just one method, I tailor each session to what best supports my clients’ unique needs and goals. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and an Indigenous perspective, creating a safe, respectful, and culturally attuned space for healing and growth."
Nicole Nakoneshny
MACP CCC
Adult Psychotherapist
Nicole Nakoneshny works with individuals (aged 18+) in both English and French, and offers sessions both online and in person. Her practice is diverse and includes clients seeking help with life transitions, medical diagnoses, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, building better relationships, processing trauma, developing coping skills, and building self-confidence and self-esteem. Nicole takes an integrative approach tailored to each client’s unique needs, incorporating practical changes and skills development with a relational, attachment-focused lens that supports deeper, longer-term healing and transformations. Before becoming a therapist, Nicole spent 25 years in the non-profit sector as a consultant. She has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and RP (Qualifying) status with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is licensed to practice in both Manitoba and Ontario.
Nicole Closs
RPN BScPN
DBT Winnipeg Team
Comprehensive DBT for Adults
Nicole Closs is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with nearly a decade of experience working in both inpatient and community mental health care. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with the University of Winnipeg and is looking forward to completing her degree in Summer 2027. Nicole gained experience in facilitating groups with teens and young adults through deliveries of a 7-week program for anxiety based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She wholeheartedly believes in the power of learning and in approaching life and relationships with curiosity, compassion and humour. “I am passionate about making life meaningful and helping others do the same. I lean into my values of authenticity, connection and learning in all areas of my life. My values help me show up genuinely, to respond to those around me with curiosity in search of connection and to maintain a spirit of learning and self-development so I can do these things that are important to me in the best way possible.”
Stefanie Demarcke
Office Manager
With over 10 years of experience in office management and administration, Stefanie brings a combination of organization, professionalism, and a people-focused approach to her work. As the Office Manager she has a wide range of responsibilities that help ensure the office operations run smoothly. Her role includes accounting, purchasing, marketing and promotional content development, and customer service. Her experience in mental health and social services has shaped her approach to creating a welcoming, comfortable environment where people can come just as they are. She brings a practical, organized, and dependable approach to the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the organization running smoothly and supports the team in providing quality care.