OCD therapists in Annex, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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
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
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
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
Dr. Justin Dubé
Psychologist, Ph.D, C.Psych (Supervised Practice)
Anxiety provoking intrusions and the ways that we manage these can be extremely disruptive. What's worse is that the harder we try to manage our intrusive thoughts or images, the stronger they become. I have extensive training in the gold standard treatment for OCD -- Exposure and Response Prevention -- and will help you to learn skills to effectively manage symptoms of OCD and built a life worth living.
8 Years Experience
MindfulWe Holistic Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, IMD (candidate)
OCD is a self taught coping strategy (ex. Only If I check the door 3 times, it’s closed). Understanding the root cause of the anxiety that’s fuelling the behaviour is transformative because it brings awareness to the situation.
12 Years Experience
Stacy Kirkbride - Turnpage Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist, Recreation Therapist
I assist clients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder through a combination of Exposure and Response Therapy (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the most up to date neuroscientific information to help you build new pathways in the brain, reducing compulsions, finding adaptive healthy ways to cope with fear, and bringing you a new sense of control and hope. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Recreation Therapist, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where my clients are empowered with knowledge that assists in building confidence and creating change. Group therapy options are available for OCD.
3 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
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