Corey Mackenzie, Ph.D., C. Psych   Lab Director

Corey is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, Adjunct Professor in Psychiatry, and a Research Affiliate with the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Queen’s University and completed his predoctoral internship at Baycrest in Toronto. He is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Psychological Association of Manitoba. Together with his collaborators and students, Corey has published over 100 book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the Editorial Board for the journal Aging & Mental Health and has received numerous awards for his research and teaching at the University of Manitoba. 

Melissa Krook   Ph.D. Candidate

Melissa is in the third year of the PhD program in Clinical Psychology. Her dissertation research focuses on the effects of combined loneliness and social isolation among older adults, and factors which may enhance social connection in later life. Before returning to school, Melissa led a successful career in the creative industry. She draws inspiration from the world around her — art, nature, and meaningful relationships.

Lindsay Berard  Ph.D. Candidate

Lindsay just completed her pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology. Her dissertation research involves the development of a valid and reliable self-report measure of self-reliance concerning mental health problems. Additional research and clinical interests involve how significant life and/or health care changes affect mental health.  In a former life Lindsay had a successful career as an Interior Designer, and continues to fill her free time with creative projects.

Belal Zia   Ph.D. Candidate

Belal is in the fourth year of the PhD program in Clinical Psychology. His doctoral dissertation research, which is supported by a Vanier Canada Scholarship, involves the development and evaluation of an intervention designed to improve access to mental health services among Muslim and other immigrant and ethnic populations. Belal can usually be found grooming his beard with a book in hand and funky socks on his feet.

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Nicole Del Rosario  Ph.D. Candidate

Nicole is in the fourth year of the PhD program in Clinical Psychology and is completing her residency in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba. Her dissertation research explores patient perspectives of hospital geropsychology and geriatric psychiatry referral processes to identify opportunities to enhance patient engagement. When not in the lab, she enjoys roller skating and scrapbooking.

Li-elle Rapaport Ph.D. Student

Li-elle is in the first year of the PhD program in Clinical Psychology. Her research uses qualitative measures to explore older adults’ mental health treatment engagement and how care providers and their patients navigate the mental health care system. Li-elle enjoys painting and wandering through nature in her spare time.

Dallas Murphy M.A. Student

Dallas is in the second year of the graduate program in Clinical Psychology. Dallas’ primary research interests include making mental health resources more accessible, treatment interventions, and perceived control. In his free time, you can usually find Dallas in some forest, exploring a new trail.

Joanna Elizabeth Jacob  Honours Student

Joanna is an undergraduate student currently in the 4th year of her Psychology Honours program. Her research interests are older adult populations and effects of ageism. Joanna usually spends her spare time trying new recipes and painting. 

Malissa Mailey Research Volunteer

Malissa is in the first year of the graduate program in School Psychology. Malissa’s research interests include perceived need for mental health service use and factors influencing help-seeking. In her free time, Malissa enjoys reading and spending time at her cabin.    

Lab Alumni

  • Brooke Beatie, Ph.D. graduated in 2021 and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba

  • Ryan Nicholson, Ph.D. graduated in 2018 and is currently working in private practice with the Mind Matters Clinic in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

  • Julie Erickson, Ph.D. graduated in 2017 and is currently working in private practice with the Forest Hill Centre for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Toronto, Ontario

  • Kristin Reynolds, Ph.D. graduated in 2016 and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba

  • Christine Henriksen, Ph.D. graduated in 2016 , completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at McLean Hospital/Harvard University, and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba

  • Renée El-Gabalawy, Ph.D. graduated in 2015 and is working as an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Anesthesiology and Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba

  • Lisa Dreger, Ph.D. graduated in 2014 and is currently in private practice as the Director of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of Manitoba (CBTI)

  • Tiffany Lippens, Ph.D. graduated in 2011 and is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba

  • Eric Karaoylas, M.A. completed his Master's degree in 2010 and is currently working at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAM-H) and completing his Ph.D. in counselling psychology at OISE/University of Toronto

  • Amber Mather, M.A. completed her Master's degree in 2009 and then pursued her degree in medicine at the University of Manitoba

  • Ursula Wiprzycka, M.A. completed her Master's degree in 2007 and is working in private practice in Toronto

  • Patricia Poulin, Ph.D. graduated in 2007 and is working as a clinician scientist in the Chronic Pain Unit at The Ottawa Hospital.