OCD therapists in Huntsville, Ontario ON, Canada CA
OCD
Sangeeta Tanwar @ Tanwar Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Are you preoccupied with repetitive thoughts and find it difficult to get rid of them? Do your thoughts scare you? Struggle with urges of repetitive actions? Do you take longer than normal to complete the tasks because you feel stuck in the loop of repetitive behaviors? This could be Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. With therapy, you can free yourself from this trap. I help you finding relief from your obsessions and compulsions.
5 Years Experience
OCD
EMDR and Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) reveals a complex interplay between intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, and past relational experiences. Originating from the structure of attachment ties, OCD may appear as a coping strategy to reduce stress and restore control when faced with imagined dangers. Trauma, whether explicit or implicit, can exacerbate these symptoms, deepening the sense of distress and amplifying the need for ritualistic behaviours. Therapy becomes a sanctuary for exploration, providing a safe space to unpack the underlying attachment dynamics and process the echoes of past traumas. By fostering self-compassion and addressing the root causes of distress, individuals can begin to untangle the knots of OCD, reclaiming agency over their thoughts and behaviours, and forging a path towards healing and resilience.
22 Years Experience
OCD
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
Our team includes therapists who provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for adults experiencing anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, health anxiety, specific phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, perfectionism, posttraumatic stress, emotion regulation difficulties, insomnia, relationship difficulties, and life stress (e.g., related to major life transitions).
21 Years Experience
OCD
Gabrielle Ferguson
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, GC-C, RP-qualifying
OCD can be very challenging and can interfere with ability to function in the world. There is most definitely hope! When OCD is approached with acceptance, compassion, and safety, huge changes can occur.
2 Years Experience
OCD
Ahmadreza Zamani
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). The compulsions are performed in an attempt to alleviate anxiety caused by the obsessions, but they often provide only temporary relief and can interfere with daily life activities.
Symptoms of OCD can vary, but common obsessions include concerns about contamination, a need for order and symmetry, and intrusive, distressing thoughts. Compulsions may include excessive cleaning and hand-washing, repeated checking, counting, or organizing, and mental rituals.
OCD can have a significant impact on quality of life, but it is treatable. Effective treatments for OCD include a combination of psychotherapy, specifically Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP), and medication. If you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, it is important to seek help from a licensed mental health professional to receive a proper diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.