CBT - Key Persons
Dr. Amber Cook received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Manitoba. She provides treatment utilizing a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Her clinical interests include working with adults experiencing anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress, perinatal mental health concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.
Dr. Cantor received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University and completed her pre-doctoral internship within the Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, where she worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Cantor has worked as a School Psychologist in Winnipeg schools for over a decade, assessing and treating children and working with their families. While her interests are ongoing in the areas of child and adolescent mental health, she is particularly passionate about helping women cope with challenging emotions (anxiety, sadness, anger) that may impact overall functioning and general life satisfaction.
Dr. Henriksen received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Manitoba. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Harvard Medical School's McLean Hospital and furthered her training at McLean with a post-doctoral fellowship at the renowned Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Institute. Dr. Henriksen has extensive experiencing treating adults and older adolescents with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, mood disorders, and eating disorders utilizing a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other mindfulness-based approaches.
Job Titles:
- Registered Clinical Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist
Dr. Boutet is a registered clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Manitoba in 1994. Dr. Boutet completed two internships, one in counselling psychology at the University of Manitoba Student Counseling Service where she worked primarily with adults, couples and groups. Her second internship in clinical child psychology was completed at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary working with children, youth and families. Dr. Boutet has extensive experience with the school system in Manitoba in her roles as school psychologist, clinical supervisor, student services manager and psychology consultant for Manitoba Education. Her treatment interests include children and youth experiencing learning, behaviour, social-emotional and mental health difficulties and adults experiencing daily life challenges including stress management, anxiety and depression.
Dr. Corey Mackenzie received his M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Queen's University and completed his clinical internship at Baycrest in Toronto. He uses cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-based approaches to help younger and older adults suffering from anxiety, depression, and difficulties coping with stressful life experiences.
Dr. Hiebert-Murphy received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Manitoba. She completed her clinical psychology internship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Her special interests include couples therapy, family therapy, parenting, and high conflict relationships.
Dr. MacKenzie received her M.Sc. degree and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Calgary. She completed her clinical psychology residency at the University of Manitoba. Her clinical interests include helping children & adolescents with anxiety, depression, chronic health conditions, emotional regulation difficulties, and attention problems.
Dr. Hogue received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from York University and completed her Clinical Psychology internship at the Student Counselling Centre at the University of Manitoba in 2022. She also received a Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology from York University concurrently with her PhD. Her clinical interests include working with adults with post-traumatic stress, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, body image and eating concerns, mood concerns, health anxiety, emotion regulation difficulties, and interpersonal concerns.
Dr. Ediger has a special interest in blending cognitive behaviour therapy with mindfulness based approaches to change and coping. His practice focuses on anxiety, mood difficulties, chronic pain and health concerns in adults and adolescents. He has extensive experience with disability claims and return to work issues.
Dr. Senn received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University in Montreal, and completed her clinical psychology residency at the University of Manitoba. Her clinical interests include working with adults with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, depression, chronic stress, perinatal mental health concerns, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, and a variety of chronic health conditions.
Dr. John Walker had a passion for providing evidence-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders. In keeping with this passion, he co-founded The Cognitive Behavior Institute of Manitoba with the vision of being a centre of excellence in CBT-based treatments. He believed that conducting research and providing evidence-based training for new clinicians were important ways to serve the community and he was greatly involved in both. In each endeavour, Dr. Walker brought exceptional kindness and compassion to everything he did. Sadly, Dr. Walker passed away in 2018 but his values live on in us at CBTI as we continue to keep his legacy alive.
Dr. Judy Kienas is a registered psychologist with training in both Counselling Psychology (University of North Dakota) and Clinical Psychology (University of Manitoba). Her clinical interests include working with adults and couples from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy orientation that incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Emphasis is placed on helping people obtain their goals within the context of a strength-based approach. She enjoys helping people with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessions and compulsions, posttraumatic stress, return to work difficulties, relationship problems, and anger management concerns.
Dr. Julia Riddell completed her MA and PhD in Clinical-Developmental Psychology at York University and her clinical psychology residency at the University of Manitoba. She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, and a number of evidence-based treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. She provides treatment for adults with a range of challenges including OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. She also provides assessments for ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities. She is especially passionate about providing safe care for 2SLGBTQI+ and Indigenous individuals, as well as racialized minorities.
Dr. Julian Torres received his Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D) from Memorial University of Newfoundland after completing his residency with the University of Manitoba. He works primarily using a CBT framework and drawing from Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Interpersonal Therapy approaches to complement an eclectic, person-centered practice. He favours experiential strategies and metaphors to help his clients develop insight and reinforce lasting change. Dr. Torres has a passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults in rural communities, and offers services in English, French, and Spanish. He provides services both virtually and in person at his consulting office in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.
Dr. Kelly Malcolmson received her Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Waterloo, where she also completed coursework in child assessment and psychopathology. She completed pre-doctoral training in schools in Waterloo and Hamilton and has worked as a School Psychologist in Toronto and Winnipeg schools for over a decade. Dr. Malcolmson has expertise in conducting psycho-educational assessments with children and adolescents to better understand the factors that are interfering with learning and engagement, as well as the strengths and strategies that can be harnessed to improve functioning and wellbeing.
Job Titles:
- Director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital
Dr. Patricia Furer is a clinical psychologist and the director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Canada. She is the Training Director for the Clinical Health Psychology Residency program at the University of Manitoba. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Furer specializes in the assessment and cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders. She has written papers and book chapters on health anxiety, perinatal anxiety, and other anxiety disorders, as well as a book on treatment of health anxiety and fear of death. She has developed a brief large group anxiety disorder intervention and group CBT programs for perinatal anxiety, health anxiety and fear of death, and mixed anxiety disorders. Current areas of research interest include treatment of perinatal anxiety, evaluation of stepped-care treatment models, and web-based interventions. Dr. Furer is involved in teaching and supervision of clinical and research activities with Clinical Health Psychology residents and other medical learners as well as graduate students in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba.
Dr. Sarah Rigby received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Manitoba. She works with adults using primarily cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-based approaches. She typically works with individuals experiencing depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and substance use disorders. She has substantial training in CBT-based trauma interventions and EMDR, and she frequently works with veteran and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and first responders. Dr. Rigby focuses on helping her clients to make values-aligned changes to obtain greater purpose and meaning in their lives. She also offers psychodiagnostic and some cognitive assessment services.
Dr. Vivienne C. Rowan specializes in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety disorders and related conditions. Dr. Rowan received her master's degree in Experimental & Applied Behaviour Analysis and Ph.D. from the University of Manitoba and specialization from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. She focuses on assessment and treatment for trauma and post traumatic stress disorder and in disability management.
Jane Kraut received her Master's degree in Nursing from the University of Manitoba, with a focus on Public Health Palliative Care. She is a registered nurse and has practiced in the areas of palliative care, geriatrics, and community nursing. Prior to becoming a nurse, she worked in the areas of finance, accounting, and human resources. Jane is currently working as an Instructor II in the College of Nursing at the University of Manitoba. As an educator, she shares her passion for palliative care and community health with students. She is also involved in the Nursing Simulation Program, which uses a variety of modalities to teach both technical and non-technical skills to students for their clinical practice. Jane is passionate about inter-professional collaboration in health care and up-stream approaches to health and well-being.
Marlaina Sommer is a CBTI board member. As a lifelong learner, Marlaina has attained a Bachelor of Education degree, a Master of Education degree in counselling, a Marriage and Family Therapy certificate, and a personal training certificate with Manitoba Fitness Council. Marlaina taught elementary school before spending most of her professional career as a school counsellor. She also worked in an agency as a therapist with intellectual disabilities. Marlaina founded and operated eMotion Fitness Therapy integrating therapy and fitness. Marlaina believes in the benefits of therapeutic intervention to improve health and wellness and is pleased to give back to the community in her capacity as board member of CBTI.
Brittany Young Tenn received her B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology from the University of Manitoba and is currently completing a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Adler University. Her clinical interests include working with adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma symptoms, emotion regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Brittany is particularly interested in working with cross cultural populations.
Cheryl Swanson has a master's degree in psychology from York University. Her clinical interests include working with adults who experience difficulties with anxiety and mood disorders. She uses cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness based approaches in her practice. Cheryl has extensive experience with disability claims and return to work issues, and she has a special interest in work-focused cognitive behaviour therapy to help adults remain in the workforce or return to work when they are faced with mental health challenges. Cheryl provides services both virtually and in person at her consulting office in Pinawa, MB
Jessica Zagrodney is currently working on completing her Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has completed her residency in Winnipeg and Brandon MB. Her focus of residency training included work with the military at the Operational Stress Injury Clinic (OSI) with a primary focus on trauma therapy and also at St. Boniface Hospital, Brandon Regional Hospital, and Brandon Community Mental Health where her focus was on health psychology, in-patient psychiatric work, and general mental health. Jessica also has extensive training working with adults who experience difficulty with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive and related disorders, post-traumatic stress and trauma symptoms, chronic health concerns, borderline personality disorder and issues with motivation, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal communication.
Ms. Lisa Massey has over 7 years experience as a bookkeeper and office administrator. She also has extensive customer service experience in the financial sector. She has some formal education in financial accounting and is continuing to work toward completing her accounting training. Lisa enjoys working alongside CBTI's clinicians, values being a support in her community, and loves working with numbers. She also loves interacting with clients and is happy to answer any of their billing questions.
Shayna Pierce received her master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Manitoba, where she is currently completing her Ph.D. She typically works with adults experiencing anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders. She holds a particular interest in supporting people whose physical health has impacted their mental health, such as those experiencing chronic health conditions. She is also passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy or postpartum, including those who have had traumatic birth experiences or a perinatal loss.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors at CBTI
Dr. Feldgaier has been a member of the Board of Directors at CBTI since its earliest days.