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. 

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.

Melissa Krook   Ph.D. Candidate

Melissa is in the fourth 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.

Li-elle Rapaport Ph.D. Student

Li-elle is in the second 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 Ph.D. Student

Dallas is in the first year of the PhD 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.

Jagpreet Debad M.A. Student

Jagpreet Kaur is in the first year of her Master's program. Her research interests include making mental health more accessible, exploring the generativity in late adulthood and developing interventions using mixed-methods. For her thesis, she is developing an intervention to reduce the internalized stigma of seeking help among the older adults using participatory action research. She loves spending her free time with her friends, family and cat. 

Brooklyn Toderan Honour’s Student

Brooklyn is a Métis honours undergraduate student completing her thesis with Dr. Mackenzie. Her research and study area focus on Indigenizing clinical training programs and improving accessibility and support for Indigenous students. Brooklyn looks forward to continuing her psychology career through the school psychology master’s program, assisting and empowering youth.

Joanna Elizabeth Jacob  Research Volunteer

Joanna graduated from her Psychology Honours program 2024 after completing her honour’s thesis in the Aging & Mental Health Lab. Her research interests are older adult populations and effects of ageism. Joanna usually spends her spare time trying new recipes and painting. 

Lab Alumni

  • Nicole Del Rosario, Ph.D. graduated in 2024 and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba

  • Belal Zia, Ph.D. graduated in 2024 and is currently working in private practice with the Oakville Centre For Cognitive Therapy in Toronto, Ontario

  • 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.