OCD therapists in Arnprior, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Dr. Corinna Elliott
Psychologist, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Dr. Elliott administers Empirically Supported Treatments (EST's) within the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including behavioural experiments and exposure and response prevention (ERP).
12 Years Experience
Stephanie Wojciechowicz
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists, CCC, c.o.
For OCD, I utilize a cognitive-behaviour therapy approach. More specifically, gradual exposure occur in order to challenge the specific thoughts and behaviours being experienced.
3 Years Experience
Moshe Cohen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
I use CBT as well as exposure and response prevention (ERP) to treat clients with OCD. I also have received specialized training in evidence-informed treatment strategies for OCD by Dr. Daniel Chorney.
4 Years Experience
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist (P7619) in Alberta, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) for the rest of Canada
Having Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be incredibly distressing. It involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors or mental acts aimed at reducing anxiety. These compulsions provide temporary relief but create a cycle of distressing obsessing thoughts and compulsive behaviors. The constant fear of something terrible happening if rituals are not performed can be paralyzing. Despite recognizing that these obsessions and compulsions are irrational and disruptive, individuals with OCD often feel powerless to stop them. Therapy, such as Narrative Therapy (NT), is used to explore their experiences, while lifestyle changes and mindfulness techniques can help manage symptoms. Internal Family Systems may also be employed to identify and address the roots of these behaviors. Each person's journey with OCD is unique, but an integrative and evidence-based approach can lead to a significant reduction or elimination of symptoms.
5 Years Experience
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Every one of us has habits, but when some habit becomes disruptive and effects an individual’s smooth functioning in day-to-day life that can be challenging and if not treated at an early stage it can become a mental illness.
26 Years Experience