Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves struggling with obsessive or compulsive behaviors that impact your daily functioning. The brain gets stuck on a particular thought or urge, such as excessive hand washing, checking that the door is locked 20 times, or hoarding things in the house that isn't needed. It's often linked to fears of losing control, of not having enough, or of being contaminated by germs or contaminating others. Therapy can help you identity triggers, monitor and resist urges, and combat obsessive thoughts.
Our clinicians have expertise in helping individuals with symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder as well as OCD related disorders, such as hair pulling and skin picking. We use the gold standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach and also integrate elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness. Call us today to book your free consult!
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.
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
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.
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.
I treat OCD using an integrated approach that combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT), including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the Unified Protocol (UP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This comprehensive method helps clients confront and manage their obsessions and compulsions, build emotional resilience, and align their actions with core values, ultimately reducing OCD’s impact on daily life and promoting lasting change.
I assist clients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder through a combination of Exposure and Response Therapy (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the most up to date neuroscientific information to help you build new pathways in the brain, reducing compulsions, finding adaptive healthy ways to cope with fear, and bringing you a new sense of control and hope. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Recreation Therapist, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where my clients are empowered with knowledge that assists in building confidence and creating change. Group therapy options are available for OCD.
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
When you experience unwanted or intrusive thoughts that trigger anxiety, disgust, guilt or shame, you might be trying to distract yourself to avoid the thought, try to explore/analyze the thought, or do things to make the thought go away or at least quiet them down even if just for a moment. However, they just keep coming back. If unwanted thoughts are taking over your life, therapy can help you to work on reclaiming your mind and life.
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
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
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
OCD is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life. It includes self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships. It includes obsessions and compulsions which are hard to manage and hinder our daily life. If you or your child is struggling with OCD and its symptoms please reach out for help. I am one call, email, or text away.
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
MindFit offers a 10-12 weekly OCD-Busters program, personalized to your strengths and challenges, and grounded in gold standard evidence-based approaches which include cognitive-behavioural therapy and exposure and response prevention. More specifically, you and your clinician would talk more about what OCD is, discuss how thoughts-feelings-and behaviours are related/impact anxiety, list your feared situations, teach you strategies to manage your anxiety, and then engage in step-wise and gradual behavioral experiments to help you face your fears. Many of the coaches at MindFit have been trained specifically in OCD treatment and receive ongoing consultation and/or supervision.
It's important to note that OCD is not your fault! You didn’t do anything wrong to develop OCD. It’s not a matter of choice anymore than asthma or diabetes. It’s an illness and it can’t be cured through willpower. However, with the help of a professional, you can participate in effective “workout programs” (treatment plans) to regain control of your life.
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.
For OCD, I utilize a cognitive-behaviour therapy approach. More specifically, gradual exposure occur in order to challenge the specific thoughts and behaviours being experienced.
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
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