OCD therapists in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario ON, Canada CA
OCD
Lauren Fiamelli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
I know that living with OCD can be both distressing and exhausting. It can impact every aspect of your life and may feel overwhelming at times. I use evidence-based techniques to help control symptoms of OCD and improve your quality of life.
4 Years Experience
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.
11 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
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.
28 Years Experience
OCD
Peakminds Psychology
Psychologist
Dr. Pongracic’s doctoral research was on the neuropsychology and behavioural economics in individuals with OCD, providing her with a deep understanding of this topic and the therapeutic approaches associated with treatment and support for individuals experiencing OCD and related symptoms.
7 Years Experience