OCD therapists in Alderwood, ON
Browse OCD therapists in Alderwood, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
OCD is a way of coping with deep anxiety and a need for control in a world that has felt unsafe. These patterns often develop early, when a sense of safety or emotional connection was missing, leading the mind to create order as a way to manage overwhelming internal experiences. In my work, we explore the underlying roots of these patterns with curiosity and compassion, rather than judgment.
2 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Yasmin Rombola-Bacchus
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, Registered Psychotherapist, Dipl. Psych.
OCD can be challenging to live with as you often struggle with negative or intrusive thinking patterns and feel limited control of situations. As a result, you engage in compulsive behaviors that helps you feel more in control of the situation, resulting in a decline in your quality of life. Together, we can explore strategies that can help you understand your thinking patterns and healthier coping mechanisms.
3 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON (Online Only)
OCD
AL Kaibzhanov, Psychotherapist & Coach | Anxiety, Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
OCD can involve intrusive thoughts, excessive worry, compulsive behaviors, and a constant need for certainty or control. I help clients better understand obsessive-compulsive patterns while developing effective strategies to reduce their impact on daily life. Therapy focuses on increasing flexibility, reducing anxiety, and helping you regain freedom from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
OCD
Joanna Szczeskiewicz
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) is characterized by presence of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are the unwanted intrusive thoughts and images that can include unwarranted concerns about a loved one dying in their sleep, disturbing vivid images of stabbing a person standing nearby, or worrying about having grabbed a used needle and injecting oneself with drugs without even being aware of having done so. Obsessions are all about uncertainty. Compulsions represent attempts at dealing with that uncertainty. Some compulsive behaviours appear to make at least some sense (e.g., being vigilant about wellbeing of others), while others don’t make any sense at all (e.g., counting to 100 each time a thought of potential harm comes to person’s mind). Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) protocol for OCD starts with building an inventory of obsessions and compulsions that the affected person engages in. This is followed by cognitive interventions that seek to understand and challenge the beliefs that underpin these symptoms. Many persons with OCD recognize the irrational nature of their thoughts and behaviours. So we use exposure response prevention (ERP) techniques that teach at a very visceral level that despite undeniable initial discomfort, letting go of one’s rituals does not lead to danger. It might not be the most comfortable treatment but, given its proven effectiveness, it’s worth the effort.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
OCD
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Every one of us has habits, but when some habit becomes disruptive and effects an individual’s smooth functioning in day-to-day life that can be challenging and if not treated at an early stage it can become a mental illness.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
OCD
Anthony De Lemos Kawka
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
OCD is more than habits — it’s a cycle of distressing thoughts and compulsions. I use evidence-based strategies to help clients reduce the grip of intrusive thoughts and regain control over their lives.
8 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Colleen Collins
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, C.C.C., Msc, MA
Using an Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) approach, I help people reduce anxiety, symptoms, and compulsions.
4 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Christina Tawdrous
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can create cycles of distressing thoughts and behaviors. I help clients understand and manage their OCD through evidence-based practices, fostering control and relief.
3 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Nicole Park
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying)
Our OCD therapy offers specialized support for individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Through evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help clients manage obsessions and compulsions. Our goal is to reduce OCD symptoms, enhance daily functioning, and improve quality of life.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
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.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
OCD therapists in Alderwood, ON Statistics
OCD therapists in Alderwood, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $181 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (66%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (65%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$181
Accept insurance
88%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 66% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 65% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 61% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 55% | Narrative Therapy |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 72% | Teen |
| 66% | Senior |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 29% | Asian |