OCD therapists in Thunder Bay, ON
Browse OCD therapists in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
OCD
Donald Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div., M.Th., RMFT, RP
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can significantly impact daily functioning and well-being. While I do not specialize in OCD, we have therapists on staff at Psychotherapy Collective who are well positioned to support you. Visit our website to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist who specializes in OCD https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Thunder Bay, ON
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
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 Thunder Bay, ON (Online Only)
OCD
Samuele Bariani
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
I support individuals who experience obsessive thoughts, urges and compulsive behaviors that impact the quality of their life. We can work together by assessing the intensity of your unique challenges and OCD patterns, reducing and tolerating distress, and building effective coping strategies that will empower you to regulate your emotions and reduce your urges.
9 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
OCD
Emmy Montemurro-Baxter
Registered Psychotherapist, MScEd, RP, RMFT
Experiencing repetitive intrusive thoughts or feeling compelled to repeat specific tasks, actions or words, can be very distressing and can significantly get in the way of one’s life. Therapy can assist you to develop strategies to gain control and quiet unwanted thoughts and curtail repetitive actions and behaviours.
30 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
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.
30 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
OCD therapists in Thunder Bay, ON Statistics
OCD therapists in Thunder Bay, 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) (69%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (66%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
Accept insurance
88%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 69% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 66% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 63% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 55% | Narrative Therapy |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 45% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 73% | Teen |
| 66% | Senior |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Asian |