About Wannetta

Wannetta Reimer

MSW, BSW, RSW, YCWD

Accredited Cool Kids Anxiety Program Provider

Wannetta started her career in the year of 1998 when she graduated from the Youth Care Worker Diploma (YCWD) program. Recognizing her passion for helping others, she went on to complete a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 2006.   She commenced her Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2016, focusing on anxiety and clinical counselling with individuals and groups.   Before entering into private practice, Wannetta was a clinical counsellor for fifteen years in the school environment where she supported children, youth, adults and families in a wide range of mental health areas.

Wannetta strives to create a safe, trusting, empathetic and non-judgmental space for individuals.  She is honored when people feel that they can share their story with her in the hope of guidance and personal growth.

Some areas that she can assist you with include:

  • Anxiety 
  • Depression
  • Stress and Coping Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Exploring Anger
  • Positive Parenting
  • Self Esteem/Self Confidence
  • Resiliency (overcoming challenges)
  • Challenging Behaviors
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Life Transitions - work and personal
  • Grief and Loss
  • Goal Setting and Action Planning
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Wannetta believes that every person and family is distinct and as such requires support that is catered to their unique situation. She maintains that people have the capacity to make choices in their lives that can lead them to a place of fulfillment and wellness.  As such, she uses an eclectic approach drawing from Systems, Social Learning, Attachment, Cognitive, and Choice Theories to assist people with effective interventions and strategies.

Wannetta undertakes continuous professional development and is knowledgeable in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem-Solving Model, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bibliotherapy, and play-based interventions.    She is also an Accredited Program Provider for the Cool Kids Anxiety Program.