Mental Health Services

How we think and feel is intricately connected to our behaviour and physical health. When not managed well, mental health issues can worsen or increase the risk of multiple chronic conditions.

The mental health team at the Wellness Institute Clinic can support your mental wellbeing and help you be successful in your path to improved wellness.

Call 204-632-3910 or

request an appointment

Virtual appointments are available.

Managing Stress & Building Resilience

We offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other strategies to help you build stress-management skills. Chronic stress can can worsen or increase the risk of obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal problems, headaches, and asthma. Our team can support you to build resilience and skills to adapt to significant sources of stress.

Strategies for Success

We will work with you to help you reflect on and understand how your thoughts and emotions can get in the way of successfully managing situations and challenges in your life. Discuss strategies and solutions for making positive changes.

Our Mental Health Team

Social Work Therapist Consult/Treatment: $150/hr  |  Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Consult/Treatment $195/hr

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Kamara Tayo-Jones

Social Work Therapist; MSW, RSW, BA.Sc

Kamara holds a Master’s of Social Work degree and a Bachelor of Arts & Science degree in psychology. She is a registered social worker with the Manitoba College of Social Workers and has worked in health and social services for over 21 years. Kamara has been an instructor for the University of Manitoba and provided mental health services in regional health programs. In her current role, she supports clients to manage chronic diseases, promote healthy behaviour change, and improve healthy living.

  • Behaviour Change
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Disability Management
  • Individual/Group Therapies
  • Pain Management
  • Stress Management & Building Resilience
  • Weight Loss Clinic
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Cheryl Swanson

Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

Cheryl holds a Master’s degree in psychology and has worked in hospital settings in Toronto, and long-term care in Winnipeg. She also has experience in disability management and occupational health and is a Psychological Health and Safety Advisor. Cheryl specializes in CBT with people in the context of work. She brings her understanding of the complexities of disability insurance and occupational health to her clinical work.

  • Behaviour Change
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Disability Management
  • Individual/Group Therapies
  • Pain Management
  • Stress Management & Building Resilience
  • Weight Loss Clinic

Supporting the Recovery of Clients

Disability Management

We work with case managers to offer group and individual support for clients and injured workers who are having difficulty coping following injury, accident or diagnosis of illness. Onsite and virtual appointments are available.

Call 204-632-3910 or email to book

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