
Darek Dawda
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
909 Dorchester Avenue, Third Floor, Winnipeg, MB R3M
Let's Connect (431) 430-5023

I am the Owner and Supervising Psychologist at Prairie Psychology, with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and personal coach. I use evidence-based approaches that include CBT, ACT, focussing, and mindfulness. I always tailor psychotherapy to your individual needs to help you overcome your difficulties and enhance the quality of your life. The typical challenges include relationship difficulties, trauma, sleep, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or OCD, but many clients simply seek guidance and support with everyday problems. I provide a warm and safe space for you to be you.
I am also involved in mental health innovation projects, including True You Urban and Island Retreats, and Enhanced Therapy Institute, the future home of MDMA-Assisted Therapy. I also run a beautiful wellness retreat center North Point Retreat, 2.5 hours north-east of Winnipeg. I am also a host of MDMA Therapy Podcast (available everywhere).
I believe that personal strength, open-heartedness, effective communication, strong relationships, and creativity lie at the core of a good life. I believe personal challenges are opportunities for growth. But when I work with you, I will put all my beliefs aside, fully support you in who you are, and focus on helping you with whatever help you need.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Darek Dawda now - (431) 430-5023
Let's Connect (431) 430-5023

Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
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Darek Dawda
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Manitoba / 349 Darek Dawda
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Certificate from Canadian Psychological Association
- Certificate from Manitoba Psychologial Society
- Attended Simon Fraser University, M.A., Ph.D., Graduated 2009
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Dutch ,
French ,
Polish ,
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Dutch ,
French ,
Polish ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Groups
True You Urban and Island Retreats

True You Therapy & Wellness Retreats are small, in-person, expert-led gatherings that provide a sanctuary and gentle guidance for your personal journey of healing and growth. We provide a safe, fully confidential, non-judgmental, and no-pressure space for you to slow down and focus on whatever matters to you most, all in a supportive circle of others. The gatherings are intentionally designed to provide optimal conditions and tools for your journey personal empowerment. We run various Urban Retreats in Winnipeg and Island Retreats 2.5hs north-east of Winnipeg. All info at trueyou.one.
Location
Prairie Psychology
909 Dorchester Avenue
Third Floor
Winnipeg, MB R3M
Email Darek Dawda about this group or call - (431) 430-5023
Location
Primary Location
Prairie Psychology
909 Dorchester Avenue
Third Floor
Winnipeg, MB R3M
(431) 430-5023Email me
Take the first step to help. Call now - (431) 430-5023

Darek Dawda
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych