OCD therapists in Calgary, AB
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Claire Benade
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
OCD can have an impact on several areas of our daily lives. I will work with you on strategies for coping as well as looking at the larger family dynamics (if relevant) to ensure the best support for you during these difficult times. I will help support you as we work through the thoughts and feelings you are having. Focusing on therapeutic relationship and building trust allows me to help support you while using a solution-focused lens.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2Z 3W9
Online in Calgary, AB
OCD
Maryam, Abro
Psychologist, Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Exposure and response prevention and psychoeducation are two main tools that I use with clients with OCD.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2H 0K2
Online in Calgary, AB
OCD
Laura Hall, Red Rock Psychology
Psychologist, MC, R.Psych
My OCD specialty provides focused, evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Using proven approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I can help clients break free from the cycle of anxiety and compulsions, reduce distress, and regain control over their lives. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can confront fears safely and build lasting change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Calgary, AB (Online Only)
OCD
Core Psychology Calgary
Psychologist, Registered Psychologist
Understanding and Managing OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can feel overwhelming and disruptive. At Core Psychology, we offer evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), to help you understand your OCD and develop effective strategies to manage symptoms. We’re here to support you in regaining control and improving your quality of life.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2T 6T9
Online in Calgary, AB
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Viewpoint Calgary Psychological Services
Psychologist, RPsych
Living with OCD can make you feel like a hostage in your own mind. When distressing, intrusive thoughts trigger overwhelming anxiety, and repetitive compulsions or mental checks feel like the only way to find safety, daily life becomes an exhausting loop of constant vigilance. You shouldn't have to spend your days performing rituals just to get a moment of peace, nor should intrusive thoughts make you question who you are.
At Viewpoint Psychological Services in Calgary, our therapists offer specialized, evidence-based care to help you disarm OCD and step out of the doubt trap. Using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) with a central focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold standard in OCD treatment—we partner with you to safely break the cycle of compulsions and rebuild your trust in yourself.
Together, we’ll help you:
- Interrupt the Compulsive Cycle: Master practical ERP skills to tolerate uncertainty and resist compulsions, starving OCD of the control it holds over your daily life.
- Neutralize Intrusive Thoughts: Disarm shocking or distressing obsessions with compassion, learning to see them for what they are—brain noise that has no bearing on your character or values.
- Reclaim Your Time & Freedom: Dramatically reduce the time and energy spent on rituals so you can direct your focus back to your relationships, career, and passions.
You don't have to keep giving in to OCD's demands. Let’s partner together to help you quiet the alarm system, take back control, and live on your own terms.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2N 1M7
Online in Calgary, AB
OCD
Adrie-Anne Gamble
Counsellor/Therapist, MPCC, CCC, EMDR | ERP | IFS | Attachment
If you’re struggling with OCD, you may feel trapped in cycles of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, reassurance seeking, checking, avoidance, or mental rituals. OCD can be exhausting and all consuming, especially when it starts to interfere with your relationships, work, faith, or daily life.
I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to help you learn how to respond differently to obsessive thoughts and reduce the compulsive behaviors that keep the OCD cycle going. I have specialized ERP training through the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI).
10 Years Experience
Online in Calgary, AB (Online Only)
OCD
Rachel Bradley
Psychologist, MA, Registered Psychologist
I provide therapy for adults struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), helping them understand and manage intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety. Sessions focus on evidence-based strategies such as exposure and response prevention, cognitive restructuring, and coping skills to reduce compulsive behaviours. The goal is to help clients regain control, reduce distress, and improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2T 4G4
Online in Calgary, AB
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Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
The counting, checking, arranging, and repeating aren't the problem—they're your mind's desperate attempt to manage overwhelming anxiety and find control. I understand that even starting therapy might trigger your symptoms, so we'll build trust and safety first, letting your nervous system settle before pushing deeper. Once comfort is established, we'll explore what's really driving the compulsions: the underlying trauma, the unbearable uncertainty, the fear your rituals are trying to neutralize. You'll learn healthier ways to manage anxiety, challenge the obsessive thoughts without judgment, and gradually reduce the behaviors that have taken over your life. Freedom from OCD's grip is possible through understanding what fuels it.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T3H 2Z6
Online in Calgary, AB
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Angela Popovici
Psychologist, Registered Provisional Psychologist, B.Sc Psych, MACP
I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I understand that OCD can feel overwhelming, intrusive, and isolating, and believe that healing begins with compassion, understanding, and practical strategies.
Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—including exposure and response prevention techniques when appropriate—and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), I work collaboratively with clients to identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop tools to manage obsessions and compulsions. My approach emphasizes empowerment, patience, and building confidence in one’s ability to cope.
I provide a supportive environment where clients can reclaim control, reduce anxiety, and cultivate a balanced, fulfilling life—one intentional step at a time.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2X 1P1
Online in Calgary, AB
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Hailey Goldberg
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker (MSW), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
I provide support for individuals experiencing OCD, particularly when intrusive, unwanted thoughts are creating significant distress or interfering with daily life. Many people with OCD worry that their thoughts mean something about who they are or what they might do, leading to significant fear, shame, self-doubt, and attempts to gain certainty or reassurance. In therapy, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore these experiences and better understand how OCD can become stuck in cycles of fear and compulsive responding.
Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients learn new ways of relating to intrusive thoughts so they have less power and influence over daily life. Whether your OCD involves themes related to harm, relationships, sexuality, morality, health, or other unwanted thoughts, my goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to tolerate uncertainty and live in accordance with your values rather than your fears.
11 Years Experience
Online in Calgary, AB (Online Only)
OCD
Meg Lindemulder
Marriage and Family Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Counselling Therapist
At Curio Counselling, we provide specialized counselling for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Calgary. Our dedicated therapists are equipped with the expertise and compassion to help individuals navigate the challenges of OCD, offering support and effective treatment techniques to promote well-being and recovery.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2R 1J6
OCD
Renee Lyon
Therapist, MACP, RSW, CEH
OCD is one of my main specialties. I use CBT based strategies for the most part. I have worked for many years with youth who struggle with OCD.
32 Years Experience
Online in Calgary, AB (Online Only)
OCD
Solasta Counselling
Psychologist
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be exhausting and intrusive, but therapy can help you regain a sense of control. At Solasta Counselling, we use evidence-based methods like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help reduce the grip of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2M 0L7
Online in Calgary, AB
OCD
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
OCD is actually your way of coping with anxiety. You might not have knowingly chosen to become obsessive with your thoughts and compulsive in your actions. But your body is convinced doing the excessive acts will somehow make you less stressed. Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Let me teach you new ways to cope with anxiety so that you can start changing how much time and energy your thoughts and behaviours are robbing from you.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB
Online in Calgary, AB
OCD
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Living with OCD can be exhausting, leaving you caught in cycles of unwanted thoughts, anxiety, and repetitive behaviours or mental rituals that feel difficult to control. Together, we'll explore how OCD is affecting your daily life, develop practical strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and compulsions, and help you respond to anxiety in healthier, more effective ways. My goal is to help you regain confidence, reduce the impact OCD has on your life, and find greater freedom from its grip.
8 Years Experience
Online in Calgary, AB (Online Only)
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Kevin Ruddell
Psychologist, M.A., R. Psych
OCD is an anxiety disorder that dominate the mind with obsessive thoughts and is often followed by compulsive behaviors. By challenging faulty thought process and adjusting behavioural patterns we can often reduce the intensity of the anxiety that presents when the stimuli that triggers the anxiety presents.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2H 2G4
Online in Calgary, AB
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Kevin Jones
Psychologist, MACP
My approach to supporting clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) focuses on creating a safe and understanding space where they can explore the intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that impact daily life. I use evidence-based strategies, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), to help clients gradually confront fears, reduce compulsions, and regain control. I work collaboratively to develop practical tools and coping strategies while addressing the underlying anxiety that drives OCD patterns. My goal is to empower clients to manage their symptoms, increase confidence, and build a life that feels freer and more balanced.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2X 1P1
Online in Calgary, AB
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Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be profoundly distressing. It involves persistent, intrusive thoughts—often unwanted and anxiety-inducing—that drive individuals to perform repetitive behaviors or mental rituals in an attempt to relieve the discomfort. While these compulsions may offer temporary relief, they ultimately reinforce a cycle of obsessive thinking and compulsive action, deepening the distress over time.
The fear behind OCD can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing—anchored in the belief that if these rituals aren’t completed, something terrible might happen. What makes it even more challenging is that individuals with OCD are often aware that their thoughts and behaviors are irrational or excessive, yet still feel powerless to stop them. This internal conflict can lead to intense emotional exhaustion and a diminished sense of control.
Therapeutic approaches such as Narrative Therapy (NT) can help individuals explore and reframe their experiences, while mindfulness practices and targeted lifestyle changes support the management of anxiety and obsessive thinking. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy may also be used to uncover and heal the deeper emotional wounds or internal conflicts that give rise to compulsive patterns.
Every person’s experience with OCD is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. However, with an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to the individual, it is possible to significantly reduce—and in some cases, eliminate—symptoms, empowering individuals to reclaim a sense of peace, agency, and stability in their lives.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2W 0E4
Online in Calgary, AB
Calgary's economy is closely tied to the energy sector, making residents particularly vulnerable to the psychological effects of economic downturns and job uncertainty. The city has a young, ambitious professional demographic with growing mental health awareness, and therapists here frequently address anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, and career-related identity challenges. Calgary also has a growing and diverse immigrant population, with many therapists offering culturally informed care for newcomers navigating settlement stress and identity transitions. Alberta Health Services provides a foundation of public mental health care, with a substantial private practice community serving the inner city and surrounding communities.
OCD therapists in Calgary, AB Statistics
OCD therapists in Calgary, AB average 12 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (64%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (64%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
72%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 26% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 64% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 57% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Narrative Therapy |
| 51% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 49% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Teen |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Christian |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |