While helping individuals overcome obsessive-compulsive disorder, our approach is practical and supportive, offering personalized sessions to tackle intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Discover effective strategies like exposure therapy and cognitive techniques in a safe, understanding environment. Take charge of your life and find relief from OCD with Therapy Villa today.
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
OCD is actually a coping mechanism and a result of self doubt and perfectionism. Through integrated modalities and psychoeducation on Imposter Syndrome, I will teach you how to strive for excellence and improve self-acceptance.
Psychotherapy is a treatment process which allows clients to have a one-on-one interaction with the therapist. It provides a confidential, safe and comfortable environment where individuals can explore their feelings and behaviors.
We offer specialized treatment for OCD.
I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) by providing personalized, evidence-based therapy to help you manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. My approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques, offering a supportive and structured path to recovery. Together, we can work towards reducing the impact of OCD on your daily life and enhancing your overall well-being.
OCD can be very distressing and disrupting to your daily life. I have advanced training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and have worked with children, teenagers and adults who suffer from OCD. My goal as a therapist is to help identify OCD triggers and stressors, make sense of where your anxiety is stemming from and develop healthy coping tools to restore a fulfilling life. For further information, please feel free to contact me and receive a prompt reply.
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.
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.
If you're constantly battling anxiety, repetitive intrusive thoughts and doubt, you're not alone. You may have found that pushing away distressing thoughts or urges only works for a short time. At Grounded Minds, we know how awful OCD can be. OCD is a vicious cycle that can be incredibly difficult to break out of, but we're here to help. OCD doesn't have to be something that you just get used to dealing with- we can help you learn how to manage uncertainty, reduce distress and limit compulsions. Our approach is gentle and relationship-focused. Together, we may work on taking the power away from intrusive thoughts and worries, stop compulsive rituals, or learn how to manage doubt. Our therapists offer Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the leading treatment for OCD. Let's work together to kick OCD out of the driver's seat. Please reach out to schedule a therapy session or free fifteen minute consultation call.