Dr. Burgess Moser has 20 years of experience working in the psychological assessment and treatment of adults. Dr. Burgess Moser works with adults (18 & over) coping with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her areas of interest and specialization include the treatment of eating disorders within an adult population, treating adult survivors of childhood abuse, and working with adults who have difficulty connecting to others in close relationships. She also has training and experitise in the treatment of relationship distress using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Dr. Burgess Moser's clinical approach is firmly rooted in attachment theory. Attachment theory helps us understand how we relate to ourselves and to others in our closest relationships. This orientation gives her an understanding of clients' emotional needs and distress, and how they can best soothe their pain alone and with others. This attachment foundation is integrated with emotion-focused, somatic, and cognitive based therapies to help clients move toward their therapeutic goals. In addition to using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with couples, she is also trained in Developmental Couple Therapy for Complex Trauma. This further specialized couple training allows her to help couples heal the emotionally bond between them where one or both members of the relationships have a history of trauma (developmental or adult onset).
She is also trained in several modalities to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma. She is a polyvagal theory informed clinician and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. These somatic approaches allow her a unique understanding of how nervous systems respond to traumatic events, and how to help clients' re-shape their nervous system in their path towards recovery.
Dr. Burgess Moser is currently in full-time private practice with adults and couples in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. She has taught undergraduate classes in the Department of Psychology at Mount Allison University, in Sackville, New Brunswick and graduate classes in the Couple and Family Therapy program in the School of Social Work,McGill, Montréal, Québec, Canada. In 2022 & 2023 she was a clinical consultant in Deb Dana's Foundational Rhythms of Regulation training. Her research has been published in several high-impact academic journals, and she has presented her research in numerous North American conferences.
Dr. Burgess Moser is trained in the following framework and approaches:
Monson, C., Ph.D., C. Psych., & Shnaider, P. (February 28-March 3, 2023). Cognitive - Behavioural Conjoint Therapy for PTSD. Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. Online.
Roy Kiessling's EMDR Consulting. Integrating EMDR into your Clinical Practice- 5 day Intensive. September 2022.
SE Trauma Institute Faculty, Stelte, L., MEd, CCC, SEP. Somatic Experiencing Training for Treatment of Trauma (Completed Beginner I-III in 2019 & 2020; Intermediate I-III in 2020 and 2021, Advanced I with Dea Parsanishi February 2022). Halifax, N.S, and virtual since March 2020. Certified SEP Practitioner since 2021.
Dana, Deb., LCSW. (June 2020 to October 2020) Rhythms of Regulation Training/Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory for Treatment of Trauma. Foundations I Completed.
Monson, C., Ph.D., C. Psych., (October 9- 10, 2018). Cognitive Processing Therapy: Evidence- Based Treatment for PTSD. Worksafe New Brunswick, Moncton, N.B.
Briere, J., Ph.D., C. Psych., (June 7-8, 2018) Risky Business: Working with Compulsive and Self- Endangering Behaviours in Trauma Survivors. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Aubie, C. Ph.D., C. Psych. & Connors, L. Ph.D. C. Psych. (October 26-28, 2018) Clinician Training in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Korn, D., (August 22-26, 2016). Treating Complex Trauma: Optimal Integration of Treatment Models. Cape Cod Training Institute, MASS, U.S.A.
Chefetz, R. A. MD., (June 6 & 7, 2016). Intensive Psychotherapy for Persistent Dissociative Processes - The Fear of Feeling Real. Trauma Training Seminars, P.E.I, Canada.
Various Presenters. (January 13-18, 2010). Summit on Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and the Science of Love, San Diego, California, U.S.A.
Johnson, S., C. Psych., (2009) Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy 5-Day Externship, ICEEFT, Ottawa, Ontario.
Wiebe, S. A., Elliott, C., Johnson, S. M., Burgess Moser, M., Dalgleish, T. L., Lafontaine, M., & Tasca, G. A. (2019). Attachment change in emotionally focused couple therapy and sexual satisfaction outcomes in a two-year follow-up study. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 18(1), 1-21. doi:10.1080/15332691.2018.1481799
Wiebe, S.A., Johnson, S.M., Lafontaine, M-F., Burgess Moser, M., Dalgleish, T.L., Tasca, G.A., (2017a). Two-Year Follow-up Outcomes in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: An Investigation of Relationship Satisfaction and Attachment Trajectories. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 43(2):227-244.
Wiebe, S. A., Johnson, S. M., Burgess Moser, M., Dalgleish, T. L. & Tasca, G. (2017b). Predictors of follow-up outcomes in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 43(2), 213-226.
Burgess Moser, M., Johnson, S., Dalgeish, T., Tasca, G.A, & Wiebe, S., (2017). The Impact of Blamer-Softening on Romantic Attachment in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.
Wiebe, S.A., Johnson, S.M., Burgess Moser, M., Dalgleish, T.L., Tasca, G. A. (2016). Predicting follow-up outcomes in emotionally focused couple therapy: The role of change in trust, relationship-specific attachment and emotional engagement. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, doi: 10.1111/jmft.12199
Burgess Moser, M., Johnson, S. M., Dalgleish, T. L., Lafontaine, M.-F., Wiebe, S. A. and Tasca, G. A. (2015). Changes in relationship-specific attachment in emotionally focused couple therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 42, 231-245. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12139
Dalgleish, T. L., Johnson, S. M., Burgess Moser, M., Lafontaine, M.-F., Wiebe, S. A. and Tasca, G. A. (2015). Predicting change in marital satisfaction throughout emotionally focused couple therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41, 276-291. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12077
Dalgleish, T. L., Johnson, S. M., Burgess Moser, M., Tasca, G. A. and Wiebe, S. A. (2015). Predicting key change events in emotionally focused couple therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41, 260-275. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12101
Johnson, S.M., Coan, J.A., Burgess Moser, M., Beckes, L., Smith, A., Dalgleish, T.L., Halchuck, R., Hasselmo, K., Merali, Z., (2013). Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) promotes the social regulation of neural threat responding. PLOS ONE. 8(11): e79314.
McRae, T.R., Dalgleish, T.L., Johnson, S.M., Burgess Moser, M., Killian, K.D (2013). Emotion Regulation and Key Change Events in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Journal of Relationship and Couple Therapy. 13 (1), 1 -24.
Burgess Moser, M. & Johnson, S. (2008). The integration of systems and humanistic approaches in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. Person- Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies, 7, (4).
Ashley Broderick, Clinical Social Worker hails from the S'ylix territory, in the Okanagan Valley BC. She has however, called Mi'kmagi home, for over a decade. She honours the sacred territory of the Mi'kmaq people that has become her home and provided her with immense gifts - personally and professionally.
Ashley has practiced as a Clinical Social Worker for over 12 years, providing clinical services to a range of folks, all experiencing a range of challenges. These challenges included, but are not limited to, the clinical treatment of a variety of mental health disorders (ie. generalized anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, etc.), relationship challenges; including family of origin struggles, grief and loss; including pregnancy and infant loss. Often, Ashley has supported folks through these challenges within the context of ongoing traumatic stress (ie. financial stress, relationship breakdown, etc.) Given this professional experience, Ashley's area of specialization includes clinical treatment of prolonged/single incident traumatic stress, as well as maternal mental health.
Throughout her training and clinical experience, Ashley has learned that in therapy one size does not fit all. As such, she is committed to meeting the unique needs of those accessing service. Ashley's approach to psychotherapy is integrative and wholistic. This means that she draws together a range of approaches to support healing on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level. Ashley has in-depth training and clinical experience in 'bottom-up' approaches to therapy. This simply means that the nervous system is an integral part of the therapeutic process which ensures that folks are getting the most out of their therapeutic experience.
Ashley is firmly committed to providing therapeutic services that are culturally competent and culturally safe - decolonization and anti-racism are at the core of her approach to therapy and life in general. She engages in ongoing clinical supervision and personal work to address power imbalances and internal biases throughout all realms of her life.
Ashley is currently in part-time private practice with individuals aged 18+ and couples. She provides in-person and virtual therapy services throughout Mi'kmaq territory/New Brunswick, Canada. Additionally, Ashley provides consultation services for Deb Dana's Rhythm of Regulation training. This training focuses on the clinical application of polyvagal theory.
Ashley is trained in the following approaches & frameworks:
Dana, Deb., LCSW. Advanced Rhythms of Regulation: Master Class. Washington, Maine USA. June 2023.
Horizon Health, Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Moncton, New Brunswick. March 2023.
Canadian Association of Mental Health, Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course. Virtual. February 2023.
Resmaa Menekam. Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism. Virtual. October 2022.
Roy Kiessling's EMDR Consulting. Integrating EMDR into your Clinical Practice- 5 day Intensive. September 2022.
Horizon Health, Indigenous Cultural Competency. Moncton, New Brunswick. November 2021.
SE Trauma Institute Faculty, Stelte, L., MEd, CCC, SEP. Somatic Experiencing Training for Treatment of Trauma (Completed Beginner I-III in 2019 & 2020; Intermediate I-III in 2020 and 2021. Halifax, N.S, and virtual since March 2020.
Dana, Deb., LCSW. (June 2020 to October 2020) Rhythms of Regulation Training/Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory for Treatment of Trauma. Foundations I Completed.
Trauma Institute of Boston. Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies. Virtual Delivery. November 2019.
Trauma Institute of Boston. Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency Certification. Moncton, New Brunswick. May 2019.
Kevin Cameron, M.Sc., R.S.W., B.C.E.T.S., B.C.S.C.R., Center for Trauma Informed Practices. Violent Threat Risk Assessment: Level 1 & 2). Moncton, New Brunswick. February 2018.
David Emerson, LCSW. Trauma Training Seminars and Consultations. Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training. Charlottetown, PEI. July 2017.
Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Training. Perinatal Bereavement Certificate. Virtual Delivery. July 2016.
SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence. FASD for Addiction Professional Certificate. Virtual Delivery. April 2015.
Susie Vokey is a clinical social worker and professional art therapist with over 15 years of direct experience in the field of mental health. She focuses on developing a clinical relationship that is build on trust, connnection, and authenticity within an anti-oppresive and non-judgmental framework.
To be effective in this work she engages in team supervision and her own personal and community practices of self-reflection, connection and growth.Susie's strengths involve working with children and adults who struggle with OCD, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD and traumatic stress/post-traumatic stress disorder.
She has experience in supporting parents who are navigating behavioral and emotional challenges with their children. She has also supported both victims and perpetrators of sexual violence. Susie is currently working with children, teens, adults and families in private practice. She has worked extensively in child/youth mental health through her ongoing part-time work with the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
She has also worked with young people transitioning to adulthood as well as adults with severe and persistent mental illness in both outpatient mental health services and within the community non-profit sector. Susie is currently teaching part-time in the Feminist and Gender Studies Program with Mount Allison University and has taught in the Sociology Department in the past.
As an artist and crafter, Susie has relied on creative tools throughout her life to navigate personal challenges. For many, engaging with the creative arts in therapy can help shift narratives, express emotions, become present in the body, connect with values and explore personal meaning. If you have any questions about how art therapy might benefit you, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Behavior Tech Institute. DBT intensive training.
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Trauma-focused CBT for children.
Dr. Jamie C. Farquhar, C. Psych. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders.
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cognitive Behavioral therapy for Eating Disorders.
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Motivational Interviewing.
Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. Art Therapy post-graduate certificate.
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Good Psychiatric Management.
Pinto-Wagner. CBT for OCD.
Nova Scotia Health Authority. CBT and ERP for OCD (advanced).
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Gender Affirming Care.
Nova Scotia Health Authority. CBT for Depression and Anxiety.
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Suicide Risk Assessment.
Kevin Polk, PhD. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: ACT Matrix.