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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
Seeing a gap in accessible mental health support, Natasha co-founded DBT Winnipeg to bring comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy to the community. Driven by a passion for creating meaningful change, she built the business from the ground up, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can access the DBT interventions they need to thrive.

Co-Founder of the Mental Health Collective
Recognizing the need for greater collaboration among mental health professionals, Natasha co-founded the Mental Health Collective to create a dynamic, supportive space for knowledge exchange and professional growth. Driven by a commitment to advancing mental health services, she built a community where clinicians can connect, collaborate, and innovate together.

 

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

Advanced Training and Conferences

Metabolic Mental Health

Metabolic Health Day Conference, Tucson, AZ (2-day). 2025

Cardiovascular Safety of Ketogenic Therapy, online course - Metabolic Health Initiative, 2025

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.

Contact Information

Natasha Smikles MSc, RPN

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Important Update

As of September 1st, 2025, I began transitioning out of my private practice due to a career change. I am now serving as the Director of Impact and Operations with the nonprofit Metabolic Collective (www.metaboliccollective.org), and therefore am no longer seeing clients for psychotherapy or metabolic/keto coaching.

If you are looking to connect with a practitioner for either of these services, please feel free to reach out. I’m happy to help connect you with the appropriate support through some of my most trusted colleagues.

Email: natashasmikles@gmail.com

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