CBT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Clinical Psychology PhD Student
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. Galaugher received her MSc and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Victoria. She completed her pre-doctoral internship in Saskatoon. Dr. Galaugher provides assessment and intervention services for children, teens, and young adults. Currently not accepting new clients.
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. Hebert completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal and her residency at the University of Manitoba. She has experience working with adults from a variety of backgrounds, including physicians and health care workers, police and military members and veterans, and students. She assists clients with anxiety, worry, phobias, ADHD, insomnia, OCD, adult PTSD, and perinatal mental health concerns. She enjoys helping people enhance mental well-being, life satisfaction, and goal attainment. She also provides assessments for adult ADHD and intellectual disabilities. Dr. Hebert is a mental health educator, providing a variety of training workshops for organizations.
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. Dr. MacKenzie specializes in diagnostic assessment answering questions related to autism, ADHD, cognitive functioning, learning disabilities, and social-emotional difficulties. She also provides psychological intervention for children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with a variety of mental health, neurodevelopmental, and health challenges (e.g., anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, depression, social skills, ARFID, autism, ADHD, chronic pain). Her clinical practice integrates evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapies.
Dr. Ducharme (she/her) received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University in Montreal and completed her predoctoral residency at The Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary. Dr. Ducharme provides assessment and intervention services to children and adolescents. Her clinical practice integrates evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapies. Dr. Ducharme has extensive experience working with trans and gender diverse youth and is passionate about providing supportive and gender-affirming care.
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.
Job Titles:
- CBTI Manitoba Co - Founder
Dr. 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. Sarah Yachison received her Ph.D. in School and Applied Child Psychology at McGill University. She has experience working in school, hospital, and community-based settings. Dr. Yachison's compassionate and client centred stance enables her to establish strong working connections with those she serves. She adopts an eclectic therapeutic approach using techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral, Narrative, Dialectical-Behavioral, and Attachment-Based Developmental modalities. Sarah provides creative strategies to help clients effectively address areas of struggle and recognize personal strengths. She has particular interests in supporting children and adolescents with anxiety, mood, trauma, social communication, and emotion regulation concerns.
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. 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:
- Registered Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Manitoba
Dr. Kristin Reynolds is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Manitoba, where she also serves as Director of Clinical Training and holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Psychiatry. She leads the Health Information Exchange Lab, focusing on improving access to mental health services for older adults, perinatal populations, and healthcare providers through community-engaged, evidence-based research.
An award-winning researcher and dedicated clinician, Dr. Reynolds co-developed the Overcoming Anxiety in Pregnancy and Postpartum and Mamas United programs, and leads The CONNECT Program for older adults facing social isolation. She is a Research Affiliate with the Centre on Aging, a Scientist with the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, and serves as an Associate Editor for Qualitative Health Research.
Dr. Reynolds brings her passion for accessible, community-based mental health care to her role as a valued board member of CBTI Manitoba.
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.
Raoom Qureshi obtained her Doctorate in Counselling Psychology in 2016 from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. She practiced as a psychologist in the UK for 5 years before moving to Abu Dhabi and Egypt where she also continued her practice. Raoom works mainly with adults and older adolescents. She has worked with a variety of complex and high-risk mental and psychological issues including personality disorders, schizophrenia, depression, trauma, abuse, psychosis, suicide ideation, anxiety, and self-harm. In therapy, Raoom uses CBT and an integrative approach, where elements of Psychodynamic, Person-centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are incorporated into the treatment plan.
Job Titles:
- CBTI Manitoba Co - Founder
Dr. Vivienne C. Rowan has been a guiding force in advancing evidence-based care for
individuals facing anxiety, trauma, and related conditions. As a co-founder of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Institute of Manitoba, she helped establish the clinic as a centre of excellence in CBT-based treatment. Dr. Rowan's own clinical work has always been grounded in compassion, professionalism, and a strong commitment to helping others heal and thrive.
Dr. Rowan's dedication extends beyond the clinic and, for over a decade, she worked with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Canada, offering psychological care in some of the most challenging and underserved regions in the world. In recognition of this remarkable work, she was honored with a Humanitarian Award from the Canadian Psychological Association.
Dr. Rowan's values and vision continue to shape the heart of CBTI Manitoba. We are proud to carry forward the legacy she helped create-one of evidence-based practice, compassion, and service to the community.
Hannah has always been passionate about social justice and is committed to supporting the work of CBTI's mental health professionals. She thrives in her role, which enables her to uplift both the community members and the dedicated professionals she collaborates with. Hannah deeply values the impactful work CBTI does, both within the organization and in support of various external initiatives and feels honored to play a small but meaningful role in contributing to this important mission.
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.
Mayra Cota is one of our dedicated Administrative Assistants with a background as an executive assistant and strong experience in office administration, client support, and human resources. She excels in managing administrative operations, streamlining processes, and ensuring effective communication. She thrives in our fast-paced setting, applying problem-solving skills to enhance both client experiences and internal operations. Mayra is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion and she loves supporting CBTI's mission to provide accessible, evidence-based mental health services. She especially values how CBTI gives back to the community, which aligns her work with meaningful social impact.
Robert completed his pre-doctoral training at the Université de Saint-Boniface/University of Manitoba (B.A.-Hons; PBDE), British Columbia (M.Ed), and is currently completing his doctoral studies (Ed.D) in the Counselling - School Psychology Field at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (U of T). He has been practicing as a certified School Psychologist for over two decades across both the private and public-school systems within urban and rural contexts. Robert has extensive experience conducting bilingual psycho-educational assessments and working collaboratively with families, children and youth, treating anxiety, ADHD, emotion/mood regulation, and developing system-oriented recommendations and approaches that support diverse learning needs. Robert's services are offered in French and English.
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.
Lisa Massey has gained valuable experience in bookkeeping, office administration, and client relations within the financial sector. She holds training in accounting from Red River College and in human resources from the University of Winnipeg. Lisa is passionate about supporting her community through her work with CBTI, where she manages the administrative team, collaborates closely with clinicians, and assists CBTI clients with care and dedication.
Meghan received her master's degree in school psychology from the University of Manitoba. She specializes in psychoeducational assessments and has experience working with children and adolescents with a range of disorders including mood disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, and emotion dysregulation. She also has experience facilitating Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy in group settings. Her master's research focuses on Indigenous families' experiences working with school psychologists to inform clinical services and access to treatment. Her clinical interests include supporting child and family mental health and wellness.
Summer completed her master's degree in school psychology at the University of Manitoba. She has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of schools across Winnipeg. Her clinical interests include helping young people with anxiety and mood disorders, attention and learning challenges, and distressing experiences. Her individualized approach to therapeutic intervention incorporates various evidenced based techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and behavioural therapy. As well, she specializes in psychoeducational assessments and has expertise working within multiple systems, enabling her to support families as they navigate and advocate for supports within schools and the community.
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.