Online OCD therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, Canada CA
We are proud to feature top rated online OCD therapists in Ottawa. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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.
31 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Bonnie Nelson
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MA(CP)(Distinct.), BA(Hons)
Distressing preoccupations and relentless thoughts left untreated can cause life disruptions, isolation and avoidance behaviours to take over. Sometimes mental relief feels like miles away, but psychoeducation mixed with talk therapy can help clients to take back their power.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Melissa Huang
Registered Psychotherapist, (Qualifying), MA
OCD is exhausting in a way few people understand: the intrusive thoughts you'd never act on, the rituals that promise relief but demand more each time, the shame of a mind that won't let go. None of it reflects who you are. You'll find a warm, nonjudgmental space here to understand how OCD operates, separate yourself from its demands, and gradually reclaim the time and peace it's taken. The goal isn't just to quiet the thoughts, it's to genuinely understand yourself, change your relationship with uncertainty, and build a life led by your values instead of your fears. Together we'll work toward feeling more free, more present, and more equipped to live on your own terms.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel caught in repetitive thoughts, urges, or behaviours that are exhausting or hard to control? Many people with OCD have learned to try to manage uncertainty, fear, or distress by performing rituals, checking, or overthinking—strategies that may have once helped you feel safe but now can feel overwhelming.
These patterns are not a personal failing—they are ways your mind is trying to protect you. What matters is how you respond when these thoughts and urges arise. Together, we can explore your experiences, understand what drives them, and build strategies to help you feel more in control, grounded, and lighter over time. You experience these patterns for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
OCD can involve intrusive thoughts, anxiety, compulsions, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, and feeling trapped in cycles that are difficult to interrupt. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and build coping strategies that support more freedom and flexibility. When needed, we can also discuss referrals or coordinated care for more specialized OCD treatment.
1 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Sara Sherstobitoff
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can significantly impact daily functioning and well-being. While I do not specialize in OCD, we have therapists on staff at Psychotherapy Collective who are well positioned to support you. Visit our website to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist who specializes in OCD https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Monika Georgieva
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can significantly impact daily functioning and well-being. While I do not specialize in OCD, we have therapists on staff at Psychotherapy Collective who are well positioned to support you. Visit our website to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist who specializes in OCD https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
7 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Colin Hayward
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
When working with OCD, I focus on helping clients understand both the patterns behind their thoughts and the behaviours that keep the cycle going. Often, compulsions develop for understandable reasons—they are attempts to reduce anxiety or regain a sense of control. However, eventually they get in the way of us living the life that we want. Together, we take the time to explore what may be driving these patterns while also working on practical strategies to loosen their grip.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Taylor Cox
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I help clients manage OCD by addressing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors through evidence-based techniques such as CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Together, we work to reduce anxiety and regain control over behaviours and thoughts.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Reflection Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, RSW, RSSW
Welcome to Reflection Centre, where we provide a compassionate and evidence-based approach to help individuals struggling with OCD. Our trained clinicians understand the complexity and anxiety that OCD can bring, and we work closely with our clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs. Our goal is to empower our clients to overcome their OCD and take back control of their lives. As a team, we are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can feel heard and understood.
33 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), MACP, Bsc
I provide targeted support to individuals struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, and anxiety that interfere with daily life. My approach combines evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), to help clients challenge and manage their symptoms in a safe and structured manner. I work collaboratively with clients to build coping skills, reduce distress, and regain control over their lives, fostering resilience and hope throughout the therapeutic process.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Miranda Arellano
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant
My approach to treating OCD is trauma informed and informed by specialized training with Sandra Paulsen. I integrate EMDR Therapy with exposure and response prevention principles and parts informed work to address both the surface level symptoms and the underlying drivers that maintain obsessive compulsive cycles.
Treatment focuses on reducing the emotional charge associated with intrusive experiences, increasing tolerance for uncertainty, and supporting clients in responding differently to obsessional thoughts without reinforcing compulsions. Therapy is collaborative, carefully paced, and designed to support regulation, safety, and long term change.
The goal of treatment is not only symptom reduction, but increased flexibility, confidence, and a restored sense of agency in daily life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Healing Quest Counselling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, RCSW
Oh, you can feel like being trapped in cycles of intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours meant to reduce anxiety therapy can help you understand how these cycles work develop new ways of responding to distress and gradually loosen OCD’s grip while respecting your pace and capacity.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
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. Now also offering Inference-Based CBT for OCD! Please reach out today for a free telephone consultation.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Nadia Yuen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Living with OCD can feel like being caught in a loop of intrusive thoughts and urges to do things a certain way just to feel “okay” again. It can be exhausting, confusing, and isolating. I support adults with OCD using a compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps you better understand what’s happening in your mind and gently build new ways to respond—with less fear and more freedom.
14 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Durham Psychotherapy (In-person + Direct Billing Available)
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Gold-standard ERP for obsessions/compulsions (checking, contamination, intrusive thoughts). Step-by-step exposures, coached by experts.
16 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Cara Briscoe
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can significantly impact daily functioning and well-being. While I do not specialize in OCD, we have therapists on staff at Psychotherapy Collective who are well positioned to support you. Visit our website to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist who specializes in OCD https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
7 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Jonathan Christink
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Living with OCD means constantly enduring an exhausting inner battle against intrusive thoughts and fears that you never asked for. If you're looking for therapy to work on managing OCD symptoms please don't hesitate to reach out, it'd be wonderful to connect.
16 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Striving for Synergy Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW or RP
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be exhausting, confusing, and incredibly distressing. Intrusive thoughts, compulsions, checking, reassurance-seeking, contamination fears, perfectionism, and mental rituals can begin to take over daily life. Our therapists provide specialized OCD treatment in Toronto, Pickering, and virtually across Ontario using evidence-based approaches including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), CBT, mindfulness, and compassionate, shame-free support. We help clients better understand intrusive thoughts, reduce compulsive behaviours, and regain freedom from the cycle of anxiety and ritualizing so they can live more fully and confidently.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
OCD
Sharron Carson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can significantly impact daily functioning and well-being. While I do not specialize in OCD, we have therapists on staff at Psychotherapy Collective who are well positioned to support you. Visit our website to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist who specializes in OCD https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
33 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Ottawa's identity as Canada's capital and a major hub for the federal public service creates a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including bureaucratic frustration, political exposure, and the weight of careers lived in proximity to national policy decisions. The city's large bilingual population means both French- and English-speaking therapists are essential, with many practitioners offering services in both official languages. The Ottawa Hospital and Montfort Hospital provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community serving the Glebe, Westboro, and Barrhaven areas. Ottawa's significant visible minority communities — including large Lebanese, Chinese, and Somali populations — drive growing demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists.
OCD therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Statistics
OCD therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are OCD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Depression (87%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
|
| 23% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 31% |
Online Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 100% | OCD |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 87% | Depression |
| 86% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 82% | Stress |
| 80% | Social Anxiety |
| 77% | Self Esteem |