OCD therapists in North York, Ontario ON, Canada CA
OCD
Ahmadreza Zamani
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). The compulsions are performed in an attempt to alleviate anxiety caused by the obsessions, but they often provide only temporary relief and can interfere with daily life activities.
Symptoms of OCD can vary, but common obsessions include concerns about contamination, a need for order and symmetry, and intrusive, distressing thoughts. Compulsions may include excessive cleaning and hand-washing, repeated checking, counting, or organizing, and mental rituals.
OCD can have a significant impact on quality of life, but it is treatable. Effective treatments for OCD include a combination of psychotherapy, specifically Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP), and medication. If you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, it is important to seek help from a licensed mental health professional to receive a proper diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
OCD
Moshe Cohen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
I use CBT as well as exposure and response prevention (ERP) to treat clients with OCD. I also have received specialized training in evidence-informed treatment strategies for OCD by Dr. Daniel Chorney.
4 Years Experience
OCD
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is another mental disorder that is an improperly used term in pop media as it is usual to have routines that make us better even though it would not distress us if we could not do them. OCD on the other hand is when these routines start to impact the sufferer’s life, they inhibit them from fully functioning daily. Thus, people with OCD can feel as though their impulses and behaviours are outside of their control and are somehow unnatural.
15 Years Experience
OCD
Colleen Collins
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, MA, CCC
FREE consultations! Feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts? Does it feel like you have no control? Are you frustrated spending time and energy on compulsions and acting out urges? OCD can be stressful and frustrating. I am here to help you gain back control. Using cognitive behavioural therapy I will help you create awareness of your thoughts and through exposure therapy, we can slowly change our reactions and behaviours. I will help you become equipped with strategies to guide you to a more comfortable and less stressful life by reducing anxiety, obsessions, and compulsions. OCD can be exhausting, frustrating, time-consuming, and incredibly painful. Yet it is possible to live a life where obsessions are not as overwhelming, and life can be comfortable.
2 Years Experience
OCD
Kayla Schofield
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
OCD is an extreme form of anxiety consisting of obssessive thoughts or ritual like behaviours. Not always but often, clients have had trauma in their life that has caused OCD.
4 Years Experience
OCD
Natasha Mano
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q)
Hello, I'm Natasha, and I want you to know that you're not alone in dealing with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I understand that the intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors can be incredibly distressing and challenging to manage. But there is hope, and I'm here to help you take control of your life again.
I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating the complexities of OCD. In our therapy sessions, you'll find a safe space where you can talk about your experiences openly. Together, we'll explore the nature of your obsessions and compulsions and develop strategies to break free from their grip.
OCD can affect different aspects of life, from daily routines to personal relationships. I'm here to provide guidance, support, and evidence-based techniques to help you manage your symptoms and reclaim your sense of agency.
Throughout our journey, you'll learn coping mechanisms, mindfulness practices, and strategies to challenge the patterns that OCD has created. Remember, you have the strength to overcome these challenges and rewrite the narrative of your life.
Let's embark on this journey towards empowerment and change. Reach out to me today, and let's work on overcoming OCD together, one step at a time, towards a life that's not defined by rituals and fears.
1 Years Experience
OCD
Sangeeta Tanwar @ Tanwar Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Are you preoccupied with repetitive thoughts and find it difficult to get rid of them? Do your thoughts scare you? Struggle with urges of repetitive actions? Do you take longer than normal to complete the tasks because you feel stuck in the loop of repetitive behaviors? This could be Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. With therapy, you can free yourself from this trap. I help you finding relief from your obsessions and compulsions.
5 Years Experience
OCD
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
OCD
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
OCD
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