OCD therapists in Kenora, ON
Browse OCD therapists in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
OCD
Reegan Bushby
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
OCD can create intense cycles of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, doubt, and compulsive behaviours. I use evidence-informed approaches to help clients understand these patterns, reduce the impact of compulsions and reassurance-seeking, and build greater tolerance for uncertainty without allowing OCD to dictate their lives.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kenora, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Michelle Directo
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, ExA
You may feel powerless to stop obsessive thoughts and urges or repetitive behaviours. We can explore ways to help you change these thought patterns to reduce anxious feelings and compulsions. Let us work together to create strategies to help break the cycle of undesirable urges.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kenora, ON
OCD
Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Credit Provider
Breaking the Loop: Finding Freedom Beyond Obsessions and Compulsions
When intrusive thoughts hijack your peace of mind, life can quickly begin to feel like a high-stakes, endless effort to prevent worst-case scenarios. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) isn't just about a desire for order or cleanliness—it is a relentless, exhausting cycle where sticky, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges spark intense anxiety, driving you toward physical or mental compulsions just to feel safe again.
Whether you are navigating taboo intrusive thoughts, health anxiety, constant checking, perfectionism, or mental rumination, the temporary relief that compulsions bring quickly fades—leaving you caught in a loop that shrinks your world and drains your vitality.
At Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services, we understand the quiet shame, fear, and mental fatigue that come with living inside an overactive alarm system. Guided by our foundational values of empathy, tailored care, and authentic growth, we offer a compassionate, evidence-based space where you can step off the hamster wheel of doubt and reassurance.
Through our integrative, neurobiologically-grounded approach, we support you to:
Disarm the Brain's False Alarms: Learn how intrusive thoughts operate within your nervous system, transforming how you respond to uncertainty without defaulting to compulsions.
Soothe the Somatic Urge: Develop practical, physical grounding skills to sit through intense emotional spikes and anxiety safely without taking the "compulsive bait."
Reclaim Command of Your Life: Shift your focus away from managing fears and back toward living out your core values, building real self-trust and lasting peace of mind.
You don't have to keep fighting your own mind alone. Healing from OCD isn't about controlling every thought—it's about learning that you can feel calm, secure, and truly free even when uncertainty exists.
26 Years Experience
Online in Kenora, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Len Ramsay
Registered Psychotherapist, Gestalt Therapist , M.B.A.
Obsession. Compulsion. Addiction. These are first cousins, thoughts and actions that seem to happen all on their own volition. In my work, there is always something good about these 3 amigos - or they would not be here in your life. The work is to discover what that is, and like in the serentiy prayer: Deal with what you can change, accept what you can't , and know the difference. Sometimes it means changing a belief, sometimes a field or environmental condition... sometimes taking care of some emotions hiding in dark places.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kenora, ON (Online Only)
OCD
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
Online in Kenora, ON
OCD therapists in Kenora, ON Statistics
OCD therapists in Kenora, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $180 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (66%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (64%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
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
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 66% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 64% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 62% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 55% | Narrative Therapy |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 72% | Teen |
| 66% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Asian |