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.
lindsay bacala, B.a, B.S.W., M.s.W, R.S.W.
Mental Health Therapist
Currently not accepting new clients.
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: Hoarding disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and working with children and families involved in the child welfare system.
Primary Therapeutic Modalities: Lindsay is trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. Lindsay loves using elements of play therapy, art therapy, and therapeutic games.
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.
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. Sara uses art and play-based approaches. She is also trained in using focused oriented and somatic therapy.
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 CBT and ACT, as well as games, art, and play to promote engagement in therapy.