OCD therapists in Salmon Arm, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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OCD
Julie Beauregard (Reflective Counselling)
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, RCC, CCC
If your automatic thoughts are causing you significant distress, and you feel compelled to act on them, please understand that I'm here to offer you the support and empathy you need. Perhaps your OCD began innocently enough with the satisfying alignment of books on a shelf. Or maybe the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has left you with lingering fears and a heightened focus on cleanliness which you thought would have gone away by now. If you are ready to regain control over your thoughts and behaviours, I welcome you to reach out for support today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, British Columbia
OCD
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Having Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be incredibly distressing. It involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors or mental acts aimed at reducing anxiety. These compulsions provide temporary relief but create a cycle of distressing obsessing thoughts and compulsive behaviors. The constant fear of something terrible happening if rituals are not performed can be paralyzing. Despite recognizing that these obsessions and compulsions are irrational and disruptive, individuals with OCD often feel powerless to stop them. Therapy, such as Narrative Therapy (NT), is used to explore their experiences, while lifestyle changes and mindfulness techniques can help manage symptoms. Internal Family Systems may also be employed to identify and address the roots of these behaviors. Each person's journey with OCD is unique, but an integrative and evidence-based approach can lead to a significant reduction or elimination of symptoms.
5 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, British Columbia
OCD
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
OCD can be debilitating due to having unwanted, recurring thoughts that cause people to engage in frequent, repetitive behaviours in order to relieve anxiety. People with OCD often feel overwhelmed due to needing things a certain way with leaving little to no room for flexibility. Rigidity takes over, which can create feelings of sadness and helplessness. The therapy models that I use for OCD are primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The CBT model involves challenging unwanted thoughts that may be exacerbating the OCD. Once clients identify the thoughts that are linked to the unwanted behaviours, they learn to have more choice over how they would like to respond to those thoughts. Gaining control over the unwanted thoughts is a powerful step in the healing process, as clients feel empowered to make independent choices that are in line with their values. Values-oriented work is largely derived from the ACT model. As we explore values, clients gain a deep understanding of the type of life they would like to live. They explore what makes life rich and meaningful and what changes need to happen in order to reach their full potential.
13 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, British Columbia (Online Only)
OCD
Arne Pedersen - Awareness In Health
Hypnotherapist, Registered Counselling Hypnotherapist
Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be exhausting, but you're not alone in this journey. With a blend of empathetic understanding and proven therapeutic methods like Hypnotherapy, I guide individuals towards understanding the underlying causes of their OCD and developing practical strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Together, we can pave a path towards greater freedom and peace of mind.
13 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, British Columbia
OCD
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
OCD is actually your way of coping with anxiety. You might not have knowingly chosen to become obsessive with your thoughts and compulsive in your actions. But your body is convinced doing the excessive acts will somehow make you less stressed. Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Let me teach you new ways to cope with anxiety so that you can start changing how much time and energy your thoughts and behaviours are robbing from you.
29 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, British Columbia