OCD therapists in Playter Estates-Danforth, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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
Jane Wiltsie
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYW
We will collaborate on the best treatment plan for you. I typically use a less traditional approach to CBT, in place of having you fill out a chart, I will ask you the questions. We can come up with exposure therapy that suits you.
3 Years Experience
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
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
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
OCD consists of obsessional thoughts and/or compulsive behaviours. These thoughts are recurring and persistent, and are unwanted and intrusive in nature. Additionally, compulsive behaviours are repetitive and done in response to obsessional thoughts or in response to rigid rules. Your therapist will work with you to identify your obsessions and compulsions, while utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention therapy.
10 Years Experience
Emina Hendricks, CareWay.ca
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
Are you preoccupied with obsessive thoughts? Do these disturbing thoughts interfere with your work or social life? Do you engage in compulsions or rituals to try to reduce the distress associated with the thoughts?
At CareWay we offer Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and incorporate mindfulness, cognitive restructuring and acceptance practices in order to help you 'unhook' from the thoughts, change your focus of attention and engage in behaviours which are in line with your values and goals. Please reach out today for a free telephone consultation.
7 Years Experience
Cindy (Ha) Allison
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Dip, TIRP.
I am trained in Relational Psychotherapy at the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy an intensive three-year theoretical and clinical training program in psychodynamic, intersubjective, and relational psychotherapy. I have worked with and supported clients in OCD.
14 Years Experience
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
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
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