Hi, I'm Vanessa & I'm glad you're here.
Social worker (RSW, MSW) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to support you.
I’m a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience and a certified member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT). I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, burnout, stress, major life transitions, disordered eating, or difficulties with emotional regulation.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to each individual. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, which I draw on to help you develop effective strategies to navigate challenges and better understand your emotions. My goal is to make therapy practical and helpful, so you can create meaningful, lasting change and enjoy a happier, more fulfilling life at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer virtual, one-on-one therapy that is compassionate and practical, grounded in approaches that work. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, develop effective coping skills, and move toward the meaningful change you’re seeking. My role is to walk alongside you, offering a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to make change.
Even in the middle of life's hardest moments, healing and growth are possible.
VANESSA MOSER
Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it's hard to know where to turn. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck, you don't have to face it alone. I'm here to support you.
I'm a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience and a certified member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT). I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, burnout, stress, life transitions, disordered eating, or emotional regulation difficulties.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to you. Drawing on extensive training in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, I'll help you develop practical strategies to navigate challenges and better understand your emotions.
Together, we'll build on your strengths and move toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Virtual, one-on-one therapy that is compassionate and practical, grounded in approaches that work.
My Specialties & Expertise
There are many reasons why an individual may seek counselling or psychotherapy services. Here are some of the various areas in which I support people:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Health Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma-related concerns
DEPRESSION & MOOD DISORDERS
- Depression and mood regulation
top specialties
EXPERTISE
- Stress management
- Adjusting to change and life transitions
- School and work performance related stress
- Coping with high-pressure work environments, including health care and other demanding roles
- Interpersonal difficulty
- Support for disordered eating
- Improving self esteem and body image
- Processing loss and grief
- Developing emotional regulation and coping skills
- Addressing behavioural challenges
My Specialties & Expertise
There are many reasons why an individual may seek counselling or psychotherapy services. Here are some of the various areas in which I support people:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Health Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma-related concerns
DEPRESSION & MOOD DISORDERS
- Depression and mood regulation
top specialties
EXPERTISE
- Stress management
- Adjusting to change and life transitions
- School and work performance related stress
- Coping with high-pressure work environments, including health care and other demanding roles
- Interpersonal difficulty
- Support for disordered eating
- Improving self esteem and body image
- Processing loss and grief
- Developing emotional regulation and coping skills
- Addressing behavioural challenges
My Approach & Services
I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach to support your wellness goals in a safe, non-judgmental space. Together, we'll build on your strengths, work through difficult emotions, challenge your inner critic, shift unhelpful patterns, and cultivate self-care and presence.
A safe & empathetic space
- Building on your inherent strengths and resilience to overcome difficulties and stressors
- Managing and working through difficult emotions
- Challenging your inner critic
- Changing unhelpful coping mechanisms and self-sabotaging behaviors
- Developing self-care practices that contribute to overall well-being
- Cultivating being more in the present moment of your life
I offer a collaborative, client-centered approach to support your wellness goals, grounded in values of compassion, acceptance, inclusivity, and non-judgment. I provide a safe, empathic space to explore difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, helping you create meaningful, lasting change.
I support individuals on their healing journey by:
- Building on your strengths and resilience to overcome stressors
- Managing and working through difficult emotions
- Challenging your inner critic
- Shifting unhelpful coping mechanisms and self-sabotaging behaviors
- Developing self-care practices that support overall well-being
- Cultivating greater presence in your daily life
Together, we'll work toward lasting change that honors who you are.
A safe & empathetic space
- Building on your inherent strengths and resilience to overcome difficulties and stressors
- Managing and working through difficult emotions
- Challenging your inner critic
- Changing unhelpful coping mechanisms and self-sabotaging behaviors
- Developing self-care practices that contribute to overall well-being
- Cultivating being more in the present moment of your life
I offer a collaborative, client-centered approach to support your wellness goals, grounded in values of compassion, acceptance, inclusivity, and non-judgment. I provide a safe, empathic space to explore difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, helping you create meaningful, lasting change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that focuses on the “here and now”. CBT is designed to teach you skills to better manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that are keeping you stuck in maladaptive patterns. CBT stresses the role of thinking in how we feel and what we do.
Focus on the here & now
- CBT builds healthier beliefs, more balanced thinking, and stronger problem-solving skills.
- CBT is effective for depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, addiction, stress, and low self-esteem.
- Monitoring your thoughts helps identify thinking errors, negative patterns, and unhelpful core beliefs.
- Unhelpful behaviours are addressed through self-monitoring, behaviour activation, and exposure exercises (including exposure response prevention (ERP) for OCD).
HOW CBT CAN HELP:
- Monitoring thoughts to identify thinking errors, negative patterns, and unhelpful core beliefs
- Addressing unhelpful behaviours through self-monitoring, behaviour activation, and exposure exercises (including response prevention for OCD)
- Building healthier beliefs, balanced thinking, and stronger problem-solving skills
- Treating depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, addiction, stress, and low self-esteem
CBT GIVES YOU TOOLS FOR LASTING CHANGE.
Focus on the here & now
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that is a combination of CBT and Mindfulness. DBT focuses on learning specific adaptive coping skills and enhancing ones motivation to apply the skills to specific challenges/stressors that an individual is experiencing.
Learn adaptive coping skills
DBT is an effective treatment for borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, addiction, suicidal ideation, self-harm, eating disorders, intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.
- DISTRESS TOLERANCE: Developing healthy ways to cope with stress
- INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Communicating your needs, setting boundaries, and saying no
- MINDFULNESS: Present moment awareness and engagement
- EMOTIONAL REGULATION: Managing emotions so they don't control your thoughts and behaviours
HOW DBT CAN HELP:
- MINDFULNESS: Present moment awareness and engagement
- EMOTIONAL REGULATION: Managing emotions so they don't control your thoughts and behaviours
- DISTRESS TOLERANCE: Developing healthy ways to cope with stress
- INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Communicating your needs, setting boundaries, and saying no
DBT is effective for borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, addiction, suicidal ideation, self-harm, eating disorders, intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.
Learn adaptive coping skills
Mindfulness is a non-judgmental way of paying attention to the present moment. During times of stress or strong emotions, it's easy to get caught up in worry about the future or rumination about the past.
Mindfulness allows one to be more grounded in the present moment and to have better awareness of their thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, urges and physical surroundings/environment as they are occurring, which allows one to be more effective in their life.
Live in the present moment
- Decreased reactivity
- Reduction of stress and chronic pain
- Increased compassion and improved relationships
- Decrease in depression and anxiety
- Reduction of rumination and worry thoughts
- Improved attention
- Better regulation of emotions
KEY BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS:
- Decreased depression and anxiety
- Reduced rumination and worry
- Improved attention and focus
- Better emotional regulation
- Decreased reactivity
- Relief from stress and chronic pain
- Greater compassion and stronger relationships
Mindfulness is a skill that grows with practice.
Live in the present moment
Other Approaches
- Positive Psychology
- Trauma informed
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
I am passionate about applying CBT, DBT, and mindfulness in therapy, while also integrating other approaches to provide support that is personalized, practical, and centered on what matters most to you. Other approaches I use include:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Trauma informed
- Strength-Based Therapy
Registered Social Worker
Master of Social Work from Carleton University
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW)
RSW, MSW
MY QUALIFICATIONS
CABCT
Certificate from Membership / Certified Therapist: Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT)
Learn more about the training & experience required for this certification.
Extensive training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy through the Behavioral Tech Institute.
Several years of experience delivering comprehensive DBT in an outpatient clinic for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder
DBT
additional training
Training & experience with Exposure Response Prevention for OCD
Training & experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Practicing as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) for 16 years
16 years
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the reason for the free 15 minute consultation?
During this informal conversation, we will discuss your needs, preferences, and any questions you may have. Based on our discussion, if we discover that this is the right fit for you, we will also discuss other practical information (i.e. fees, scheduling options, virtual session format/system).
What types of sessions do you offer?
Individual counselling and psychotherapy services for adults (18 +). Sessions are offered virtually.
How much does a session cost?
The standard fee for a 50 minute session is $165 CAD. A discounted rate may be available if you are a healthcare professional (limited spots available). Please reach out to learn more.
What days and times are available for booking my sessions?
I currently offer sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. I have some availability during the day on weekends. You are welcome to contact me to inquire about current availability and wait times.
Are sessions covered by my insurance? Is direct billing available?
Some insurance providers may provide a coverage allotment per profession (i.e., Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, and Psychologists). If you are hoping to use your extended health benefits, please review your insurance coverage policy to confirm whether coverage is provided, the type and allotment. Receipts will be provided to you, and you can submit them to your insurance provider if applicable. Direct billing to the insurance provider is not available.
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