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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

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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 

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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.

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204-815-5815 ext.2

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Accepting new clients for ketogenic diet coaching. 

Book a free 15-minute consultation call to see if my services are the right fit for you!

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Natasha Smikles MSc, RPN

Unit 200 - 70 Arthur Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba

R3B 1G7

 

Phone: 204-815-5815 ext. 2

Email: natashasmikles@gmail.com

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