OCD therapists in Regent Park, Ontario ON, Canada CA
OCD
James Watson-Gaze
Psychologist, Ph.D., C.Psych
Issues related to the intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours of OCD can be very distressing. We'll work together to identify your intrusive thoughts and help you learn to accept those thoughts to a greater degree while letting go of the need to complete your rituals.
14 Years Experience
OCD
Maria Christopoulos
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., M.Sc., RP
Obsessive Compulsive thoughts and behaviours are often symptoms of anxiety and stressors. Therapeutic interventions to identify anxiety and its triggers while utilizing gradual exposure to decrease obsessive thoughts can lead to desirable outcomes.
8 Years Experience
OCD
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
MindFit offers a 10-12 weekly OCD-Busters program, personalized to your strengths and challenges, and grounded in gold standard evidence-based approaches which include cognitive-behavioural therapy and exposure and response prevention. More specifically, you and your clinician would talk more about what OCD is, discuss how thoughts-feelings-and behaviours are related/impact anxiety, list your feared situations, teach you strategies to manage your anxiety, and then engage in step-wise and gradual behavioral experiments to help you face your fears. Many of the coaches at MindFit have been trained specifically in OCD treatment and receive ongoing consultation and/or supervision.
It's important to note that OCD is not your fault! You didn’t do anything wrong to develop OCD. It’s not a matter of choice anymore than asthma or diabetes. It’s an illness and it can’t be cured through willpower. However, with the help of a professional, you can participate in effective “workout programs” (treatment plans) to regain control of your life.
9 Years Experience
OCD
MindfulWe Holistic Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, IMD (candidate)
OCD is a self taught coping strategy (ex. Only If I check the door 3 times, it’s closed). Understanding the root cause of the anxiety that’s fuelling the behaviour is transformative because it brings awareness to the situation.
12 Years Experience
OCD
Denisa Zitnansky Caceres
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
When you experience unwanted or intrusive thoughts that trigger anxiety, disgust, guilt or shame, you might be trying to distract yourself to avoid the thought, try to explore/analyze the thought, or do things to make the thought go away or at least quiet them down even if just for a moment. However, they just keep coming back. If unwanted thoughts are taking over your life, therapy can help you to work on reclaiming your mind and life.
18 Years Experience
OCD
Stacy Kirkbride - Turnpage Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
I assist clients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder through a combination of Exposure and Response Therapy (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the most up to date neuroscientific information to help you build new pathways in the brain, reducing compulsions, finding adaptive healthy ways to cope with fear, and bringing you a new sense of control and hope. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Recreation Therapist, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where my clients are empowered with knowledge that assists in building confidence and creating change. Group therapy options are available for OCD.
3 Years Experience
OCD
Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(Q), BSc, MA
Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or the compulsion to repeat certain behaviours? I offer a safe space where you can share your thoughts and emotions openly and without judgment. We will build on your areas of strength and resiliency, while acquiring new skills that can help you cope more successfully. I am excited to embark on this journey together, as we all have the potential to reach our goals when given the right tools and support.
1 Years Experience
OCD
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
OCD
Marlene Taube-Schiff
Psychologist, PhD, C. Psych., R.Psych.
Our clinicians have expertise in helping individuals with symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder as well as OCD related disorders, such as hair pulling and skin picking. We use the gold standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach and also integrate elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness. Call us today to book your free consult!
18 Years Experience
OCD
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A.
I like to help clients let go of the need to control everything. Often the cost of preventing bad things from happening is greater than the cost of the bad things actually happening. I often use CBT to do structured work beginning with psychoeduction particularly around the causes of OCD and what is maintaining it. Then an examination of unhelpful thoughts specifically targeting the client's thoughts about the intrusive thoughts. Often followed by Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) where the client is aided in reducing compulsive behaviour.
3 Years Experience