OCD therapists in Amherst, NS
Browse OCD therapists in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
OCD
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
If you have diagnosed obsessive compulsive disorder that's actively disrupting your life, make sure you find a specialist to work with.
If you have a specialist, or your tendencies are more mild (i.e. not an active threat to your health and well-being), let's talk. Somatic Experiencing has the potential to help you track with the physical aspect of a compulsion, that is, instead of thinking about what the urge is, you feel what the urge feels like.
It's hard to believe it till you experience it, but once you can find the physical aspect of a compulsion and learn to track it with some curiosity, it has the potential to change more quickly than addressing the specifics of the compulsion itself.
Again, this isn't a treatment for an OCD diagnosis, but it can be a great supplement to treatment, helping you feel safer and more settled in your body as you navigate this.
11 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS (Online Only)
OCD
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Each therapist has their own specialties, and we focus on connecting you with the clinician whose experience best fits your needs. Therapy may involve developing coping strategies, processing past experiences and childhood patterns, and cultivating greater self-compassion and emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS (Online Only)
OCD
Zonaira Chaudhry
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist MSW, RSW
Living with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours? Using evidence-based exposure therapy, I help clients break free from OCD's exhausting cycles. We'll work at your pace, aligning treatment with your personal goals while building the motivation and skills needed for lasting change.
Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation: https://zonairapsychotherapy.com/
9 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS
OCD
Amelia Traer
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi
What if your brain won’t let you leave a thought alone, no matter how much reassurance you seek? OCD can make everyday life feel exhausting, with intrusive thoughts, unwanted images, doubts, and compulsions taking up far more space than you want them to. Amelia offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to understand OCD and work toward feeling less controlled by it. You don’t have to be ashamed of your thoughts or figure them out alone.
7 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS (Online Only)
OCD
Dr. Patrick McGrath
Psychologist, O.C., C. Psychologist
Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder can feel like being trapped in an exhausting cycle of intrusive, unwanted thoughts and the urgent pressure to perform compulsive rituals just to find a moment of relief. It can take up enormous amounts of time and energy, leaving you feeling isolated and overwhelmed. You don't have to fight those mental loops by yourself. Using an evidence-based cognitive behavioural approach—including specialized tools like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—we will work collaboratively and at your pace to gently untangle the grip of OCD, help you build tolerance for uncertainty, and reclaim your time, peace, and freedom.
48 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS (Online Only)
OCD therapists in Amherst, NS Statistics
OCD therapists in Amherst, NS average 11 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (53%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (50%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
78%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 50% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |