Lynette Nikkel, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Mental Health Therapist / Clinic Owner
Registered provider with FNIHB-NIHB, MMIWG, IRS/IDS, and Jordan’s Principle. Covered by other private insurance plans including Manitoba Blue Cross and Medavie Blue Cross.
Areas of Focus: Clinical supervision and consultation, families involved in the child welfare system, crisis counselling, perinatal mental health and traumatic birth, grief, and suicidality.
Primary Therapeutic Modalities: Lynette uses a solution-focused approach. Lynette is passionate about frameworks of deliberate practice and feedback-informed care. Lynette loves using the outdoors, nature, and activities to assist the therapy process.
Mental Health Therapists (in alphabetical order)
Giselle Aviles, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Mental Health Therapist
Registered provider with FNIHB - NIHB, MMIWG, IRS/IDS. Covered by other private insurance plans.
Areas of Focus: Giselle works with adults and young adults. Giselle is neuro affirming and trauma informed. Gieselle’s passion is helping with experiences of chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Primary Therapeutic Modalities: Giselle uses an attachment and trauma informed approach. Giselle is specialized in somatic experiencing and also integrates narrative therapy and internal family systems (IFS, parts work).
Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/giselle-bernardo-winnipeg-mb/784485
Megan Duczminski, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W., F.O.T. certified
Mental Health Therapist
Registered provider with FNIHB - NIHB, MMIWG, IRS/IDS. Covered by other private insurance plans, including Manitoba Blue Cross and Medavie Blue Cross.
Areas of Focus: Megan is passionate about working with couples and adults experiencing difficulties in their relationships. Megan also specializes in working with people who have experienced trauma.
Primary Therapeutic Modalities: Emotionally focused and Gottman approaches for couples. Megan is also trained in using focused oriented and somatic therapy.
Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/megan-duczminski-winnipeg-mb/728268
Patrick MAteo, B.S.W.,R.S.W.
M.S.W. Practicum student
Mental Health Therapist
Registered provider with FNIHB - NIHB, MMIWG, IRS/IDS, and Jordan’s Principle. Covered by other private insurance plans.
Areas of Focus:
Patrick is experienced servicing children and youth involved in the child welfare system. Patrick’s MSW Practicum is focused on men’s mental health and using outdoor, experiential-based therapy.
Primary Therapeutic Modalities: Solution focused therapy, experiential therapy, outdoor therapy.
sara McGowan, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.,
F.O.T. certified
Mental Health Therapist
Accepting new and returning clients in January 2025.
Registered provider with FNIHB - NIHB, MMIWG, IRS/IDS, and Jordan’s Principle. Covered by other private insurance plans.
Areas of Focus: Sara enjoys working with children, youth, and adults. She is experienced working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and with families involved in the child welfare system.
Primary Therapeutic Modalities: Sara specializes in narrative therapy, focused oriented therapy, and somatic therapy. She also uses art and play-based approaches with children and youth.
Amanada Nixon, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Mental Health Therapist
Registered with FNIHB - NIHB, MMIWG, IRS/IDS, and Jordan’s Principle. Covered by other private insurance plans, including Medavie Blue Cross.
Areas of Focus: Amanda works with children, youth, and adults specializing in anxiety, depression, and families involved in the child welfare system.
Primary Therapeutic Modalities: Amanda uses cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She also uses games, art, and play to promote engagement in therapy with children and youth.