Marissa Williams
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc, MC (she, her)
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Edmonton, AB T5J
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Do you have thoughts that scare you or make you feel ashamed? Do you wonder why you're having them and what they mean? Does it feel wrong/irresponsible/risky/dangerous to ignore the thoughts? You try to solve, figure out, and get rid of the thoughts quickly. You argue with the thoughts, but your mind argues back. You spend so much time distracting yourself and avoiding anyone or anything that triggers them. You’d give anything for the horrible thoughts/feelings to stop, but no matter what you do they keep coming back. You just want to feel better and live a normal life. If this sounds like you, I might be a great therapist for you.
I have extensive experience utilizing CBT, ERP, and ACT to help clients with OCD and anxiety disorders. Most of my clients are experiencing OCD with “taboo” obsessional content including sexual/harm/scrupulosity symptoms as well as with several lesser-known themes. I have worked with many clients who have believed that their particular theme is untreatable.
I am enthusiastic and I often use humour in my work, as OCD is serious enough! Treatment with me is personalized, collaborative, informative, and evidence-based. I work well with clients who are engaged in session, take an active approach to their learning, and who are eager to put in the hard work necessary to get freedom from OCD and find peace again.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa
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Marissa Williams
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc, MC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / P6729 Marissa Williams
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Degree/Diploma from McMaster University Master of Science / 2013
- Degree/Diploma from Western University Bachelor of Arts / 2011
- Attended Athabasca University, Master of Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2022
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Marissa Williams
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc, MC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety Disorders (Panic, GAD, Social Anxiety,
- Phobias (e.g., Agoraphobia, Emetophobia)
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioural Issues
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Hoarding
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
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Marissa Williams
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc, MC
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Strength-Based
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Marissa Williams
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc, MC
Location
Marissa Williams
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc, MC