Indigenous Peoples Therapists in Winnipeg, MB

I am open to seeing anyone with any struggles they may face. All I ask is that you're invested in the process and to be open to it. This journey is different for everyone, and whatever way I fit into your journey, I want to be that support and safe place for you.

Hi, I'm a registered social worker and my practice draws upon various approaches to find a fit that works for you. I work in a way that respects your individuality, where you come from, your inherent skills and value. I aim to help people live joyful, fulfilling lives despite the challenges they may have experienced. I am a certified Brainspotting practitioner, which is a powerful approach that can be used with very little talking if someone prefers not to talk much. Brainspotting is similar to EMDR, but more person-centered, and can quickly and effectively result in change for a variety of emotionally and bodily based conditions.

My journey in the helping field has included working with individuals and families for more than 10 years. I very much welcome the opportunity to work with a diverse array of clients as I work from a multitude of approaches that include anti-oppression, feminist, client-centered, Indigenous and strengths-based. It has always been a passion of mine to work as a clinical social work therapist and therefore have a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Manitoba. My therapeutic approaches include DBT, other CBT interventions, and Indigenous ways of healing.

My name is Recene Valgardson and I am thrilled to have joined the Positive Perspectives team as an associate! I am an Indigenous mental health counselor, and my goal is to an provide holistic, person-centered, anti-oppressive framework to all the work that I do. I strive to create culturally safe and accessible counselling supports. I work with families, couples, and individuals. I believe that every person is the expert in their own lives, and I am fortunate to be a part of their journey. As a counselor my goal is to ensure everyone feels validated and supported in their experiences.

There can be everyday things in life that can draw stress on you whether you are a youth or an adult. This can affect school, social life, married life and employment. If you feel talking with someone will help, we can discuss this. We can work on strategies to build on your strengths to develop coping mechanisms useful going forward in your life. If you feel you are in a time of crisis and unable to process everything happening around you, we can walk through everything together to ensure clarity and thoughtful planning about decisions. Whether you are feeling alone or together in a relationship, talking will help.

Do you want a therapist that understands the importance of how culture is integral to the healing process? As an Indigenous expressive arts therapist, I see traditional Indigenous knowledge as vital as Western therapeutic approaches. When combined respectfully, this creates space for people to be at the center of their healing that is holistic.

Now seeing new clients. NIHB accepted. If you are experiencing emotional or mental health issues, past trauma such as emotional, sexual or physical abuse, addictions or having trouble navigating through your life and don't know how to cope with it, I can help. If you are experiencing intimate partner violence, I have experience in this area. You may be experiencing sleep issues, conflicts in your relationships, anxiety and stress or depression, we can discuss a treatment plan that works for you.

Whatever has brought you to this point has taken a toll. Life feels overwhelming, especially when you're feeling alone and don't know how to cope. Same struggle, same pain...you're looking for a different way. Safe Harbour Therapy is a holistic wellness centre offering a variety of services to help you heal & restore body, mind, and soul. We believe in your innate resilience & wisdom to move through the distress in your life. We offer research-based modalities that help your body, environment, and relationships to find balance and well-being. Check out our videos & podcasts for the therapist & service that's the right fit for you.

Going through tough times is what gets the best of us at times in need. We all deserve to be validated by how we think and feel. Be proud of yourself for having the courage to reach out and tell your story the way you think and feel it. We can work together and sort out what naturally comes to mind in a safe environment. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) which focuses on the brain's ability to update itself in a positive process. With several years of experience helping folks struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression, we can work together and develop skills for everyday life.

Hello! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who is passionate about supporting clients to navigate challenging life events or mental health concerns. I am also focused on reducing negative stigma of mental health. I have worked in various roles in the social services sector for ten years before beginning my career as a clinical counsellor, including immigration, disability support, outreach counselling, cultural safety, social work and case management. This professional experience combined with lived experience allows me to practice from trauma-informed, intersectional and anti oppressive frameworks.

Would you like to feel more comfortable with yourself? Are you, or you and your partner(s) finding yourselves stuck in a negative cycle of interaction? Are you hoping to revive the once had connection you experienced when you first met, but in turn are constantly fighting or experiencing mismatched sexual desires? From a sex positive framework, I work with individuals, couples and partnerships struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, communication challenges and sexual intimacy, to uncover obstacles that are blocking you from living more freely and authentically!

I have over ten years of experience working with clients across the adult lifespan with a range of mental health, physical health, and adjustment difficulties in the public health system and private practice settings. My specific areas of experience and expertise include adjustment concerns (e.g., career and life changes, chronic illness, etc.), anxiety (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety), depression, emotional dysregulation, grief, insomnia, nightmares, obsessive compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and substance use problems.

Choosing to seek help takes courage. The decision to reach out often comes after time stuck in unsatisfying patterns, recognizing the need for change. Curiosity is a wonderful tool for looking at patterns and exploring possibilities without shame or self-blame. My practice is a safe space to be curious about yourself, your experiences, your hopes and potential. I have worked with a wide variety of ages and life circumstances, first in New York City and now in Manitoba. My specializations include: family challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

Carla has worked in mental health and addictions for over 20 years. She has learned that each person has a unique story and history which affects their ability to make good choices and feel some sense of control over their lives. Carla believes in community and personal connections, and is interested in helping people see the resilience, and hope for the future in finding pathways for change, through meeting people where they are at. Carla understands the importance of culture, identity, and finding new stories through narrative therapy both to honor the past, and encourage creative, emphathic, and courageous links for the future.

Janine has 15 years of experience and training. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has provided clinical services through the St. Boniface Hospital Department of Clinical Health Psychology and the Victoria General Hospital Department of Research and Evaluation. She also organizes research projects on the efficacy of health and mental health services. Janine has studied the process of inner awakening, various meditation techniques (Buddhist, Transcendental, Yogic, Insight Oriented), the perennial philosophy, and esotericism.

Experienced regsitered therapist interested in assisting men and women who struggle with anxiety, depression, fears, numbness, isolation and trauma.

Accepting new clients, both virtual and in-person. I work with both adults and adolescents in my therapy practice. Working with people has always been one of my passions as well as one of my gifts and responsibilities as an Indigenous man who seeks to walk and live Mino-Pimatisiwin (the good life). I work with people with the humility and realization that we are all responsible for our own healing and growth.