Located in The Mental Health Collective
Unit 200 - 70 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 1G7
Natasha Smikles
Recognized for her expertise, Natasha is a highly skilled Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with nearly 20 years in the mental health field. She has worked in a range of settings, including acute psychiatry, in-patient behavioral treatment, psychiatric emergency services, crisis intervention, community mental health, and has been in private practice for the past 10 years. Her holistic approach emphasizes not only addressing mental health concerns but also promoting overall well-being.
Natasha specializes in adult ADHD and is particularly interested in metabolic interventions, such as ketogenic diets, as part of her treatment approach. She integrates traditional therapeutic methods with innovative strategies to optimize mental health outcomes for her clients.
Co-Founder of DBT Winnipeg
Natasha co-founded DBT Winnipeg with her business partner, Kyla Johnston, establishing a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy service for the community. Together, they have created a supportive environment for individuals seeking DBT interventions.
Co-Founder of the Mental Health Collective
Natasha also co-founded the Mental Health Collective, a collaborative space for mental health professionals aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration, and supporting professional growth. The Collective provides a supportive community where clinicians can work together to advance mental health services.
Professional Contributions
Education
Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health
King’s College London, 2023 - Distinction
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
Brandon University, 2009
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba
Registration Number: #3381
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Membership Number: #11254793
Advanced Training and Conferences
Metabolic Mental Health
Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference: Washington, DC (4-day), 2024
Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness, online course - Dr. Chris Palmer, 2024
Sponsored by McLean Hospital, MA
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope, online course - Dr. Georgia Ede, 2024
Sponsored by McLean Hospital, MA
Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training Course - 5 week (7.5 hour) live online training - Dr. Georgia Ede, 2024
ADHD
ADHD Intensive Training in Functional and Integrative Psychiatry: online course, Dr. James Greenblatt, 2025
CADDRA: ADHD Primer and Conference, Winnipeg (3-day), 2024
Advances in the Management of ADHD: Evidence-Based Medications and Psychosocial Treatments, online course - Dr. Russell Barkley, 2024
Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication, digital seminar - Dr. David Nowell, 2024
Psychotherapy
Is it DBT Conference: Seattle, Washington (1-day), 2023
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Orlando, Florida (5-day), 2022
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Anaheim, California (5-day), 2017
CACBT 7th Annual Conference: Ottawa, Ontario (3-day), 2017
ACT & Mindfulness for Trauma: (8-week) online course - Russ Harris, 2017
The Manitoba CBT and DBT Conference: Winnipeg (3-day) - Jack Hirose and Assoc., 2016
ACT for Beginners: (8-week) online course – Russ Harris, 2015
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy- Core Clinician Training: (7-day) – TIC, 2012
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy- Behaviour Planning/Shaping: (2-day)- TIC, 2012
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy- Skills Training: (3-day)- TIC, 2012
Natasha brings extensive experience, advanced qualifications, and a commitment to innovative, collaborative approaches to her mental health practice. Her entrepreneurial leadership in co-founding DBT Winnipeg and the Mental Health Collective underscores her dedication to advancing mental health services and fostering a supportive environment for both clients and clinicians.