Feel steady again, without losing your edge.
Practical, evidence-based therapy for driven professionals in Oak Bluff and Winnipeg, in person or virtually across Manitoba.
Capable on the outside, running on empty underneath
You are good at what you do, and people know they can rely on you. You have been running at full speed for so long that you are not sure what slowing down would even look like. Somewhere along the way, your mind stopped switching off.
It might show up as a body that treats small things like emergencies, nights when your thoughts will not settle, or a sense that life is moving quickly and you are watching it go by. Wins do not land the way they should, and easing off feels risky, as if everything might slip.
None of this means you are failing. It means the way you have been coping has reached its limit. You do not have to choose between doing hard things and staying well.
What could be different
Left alone, what you are carrying tends to spread: into your sleep, your health, your patience with the people you love, and eventually your work.
The aim is not to make you less driven. It is to help you choose where your energy goes, so you can rest when you rest, be present when you are home, and bring a clearer head to the work you care about.
Clients often describe feeling lighter, steadier, and more like themselves. You can still be the person people count on, without it costing you so much.
Finding support that fits who you are
Meet Dr. Lindsay Berard
Asking for help is hard when you are used to being the one who has it handled. Many people I work with have never been to therapy, or tried it before and found a lot of talk and little change. Our work is focused and collaborative, and you can expect to leave each session with something concrete to use.
I work with people in demanding roles, from professionals and first responders to national team athletes. I know what it looks like when someone is still performing but quietly struggling, and I know the answer is rarely to simply do less.
I am a Psychologist Candidate, supervised by Dr. Sarah Chaulk. I have worked in hospital, sport and private practice settings since 2017, offering one-on-one and group therapy. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, I also understand the pressure that comes with high-stakes roles.
Getting started is simple
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Book a free 15-minute call. Get your questions answered and find out whether we are a good fit, with no commitment.
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Share your background ahead of time. A few short forms and questionnaires mean our first session goes straight to what matters, and they give us a baseline to see your progress.
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Get a clear plan. In your first session, we look at what is happening and what keeps it going, then build a plan that fits your goals and your life.
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Put it to work in real life. Each session leaves you with something to use, so change shows up at work and at home, not just in my office.
Is this for you?
You might be a professional, leader, or parent in Winnipeg or elsewhere in Manitoba, carrying a lot at work and at home. You are capable and used to handling things on your own, and lately something has become harder to manage.
People often come to me with anxiety, constant worry or panic, trauma and PTSD, burnout and exhaustion that rest does not fix, perfectionism and self-criticism, OCD and intrusive thoughts, low mood, or sleep that will not settle. Assessment is also available when you want clearer answers about what is going on.
Therapy here is structured and collaborative, grounded in the belief that stability creates space for growth. You do not need to know which approach you need. Depending on what you are dealing with, we may draw on CBT, DBT skills, trauma-focused therapy, ERP, grounding and regulation skills, or values-based work, and working out what fits you is part of my job.
The goal is not just to reduce symptoms. It is to help you feel steadier, more capable, and more in control of what is happening inside you.
Looking for support as a first responder or athlete? Click on the links below to learn more about specific services for you.
Practical details
Daytime and evening appointments in Oak Bluff near Fort Whyte Alive, serving clients from Winnipeg, or virtually across Manitoba. Sessions are $250. I direct bill RCMP, WCB, MPI, and Veterans Affairs Canada. Otherwise, payment is due at your session, and you receive a receipt to claim through your benefits.
Self-referrals and provider referrals are both welcome.
The Mind Lab Collective does not provide urgent or emergency care. If you are in crisis, call 911, call or text 988, or go to the nearest hospital.
