Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Dr. Brian Gunther
Psychologist, PhD, C Psyc
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1K
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with adults experiencing symptoms of OCD, anxiety, and ADHD, but also work with individuals to address a broad range of difficulties.
My personal therapy style is structured, goal-oriented, solution-focused, collaborative, flexible, empathetic, and patient. I will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and strive to create an environment where you can discuss difficult topics while feeling safe, understood, and cared for. By establishing a non-judgmental, person-focused atmosphere, one that is based on a concrete and flexible treatment plan, my primary goal is to help you develop insight and create lasting, meaningful change in your life.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing symptoms of OCD, anxiety, and ADHD, but also work with individuals to address a broad range of difficulties.
My personal therapy style is structured, goal-oriented, solution-focused, collaborative, flexible, empathetic, and patient. I will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and strive to create an environment where you can discuss difficult topics while feeling safe, understood, and cared for. By establishing a non-judgmental, person-focused atmosphere, one that is based on a concrete and flexible treatment plan, my primary goal is to help you develop insight and create lasting, meaningful change in your life.
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Dr. Elliott is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioural treatments for anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. She completed her Pre-doctoral Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Elliott is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioural treatments for anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. She completed her Pre-doctoral Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
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Farwa Devji
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
My aim is to help my clients live a rich, full and meaningful life through psychological tools to handle thoughts and feelings. I love listening to people and walking with them through their journey of life by giving them useful strategies to overcome whatever obstacles they might encounter. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds, including adolescents and adults and has supported individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, workplace issues, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, divorce and trauma. I also have a strong specialty in treating OCD.
My aim is to help my clients live a rich, full and meaningful life through psychological tools to handle thoughts and feelings. I love listening to people and walking with them through their journey of life by giving them useful strategies to overcome whatever obstacles they might encounter. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds, including adolescents and adults and has supported individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, workplace issues, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, divorce and trauma. I also have a strong specialty in treating OCD.
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Crisanna Sotiropoulos
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2E
I specialize in anxiety and OCD, working with clients to understand and reframe their anxious and distorted thoughts, in order to manage and reduce overall anxiety.
Hi, and thanks so much for being here! I believe in an integrative approach to therapy while focusing mainly on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I work with clients to understand their thoughts, emotions and behaviours while exploring how to move forward and make changes that can impact life in a meaningful and positive way. I also explore the origins of clients’ beliefs in order to gain an understanding of who they are and why they work in the way that they do. I work with compassion and empathy in a way that empowers my clients and encourages them to take steps towards meaningful change and meeting their mental health goals.
I specialize in anxiety and OCD, working with clients to understand and reframe their anxious and distorted thoughts, in order to manage and reduce overall anxiety.
Hi, and thanks so much for being here! I believe in an integrative approach to therapy while focusing mainly on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I work with clients to understand their thoughts, emotions and behaviours while exploring how to move forward and make changes that can impact life in a meaningful and positive way. I also explore the origins of clients’ beliefs in order to gain an understanding of who they are and why they work in the way that they do. I work with compassion and empathy in a way that empowers my clients and encourages them to take steps towards meaningful change and meeting their mental health goals.
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Dr. Ryan J. Ferguson C.Psych (Supervised Practice)
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I'm Dr. Ryan Ferguson, a Clinical Psychologist under Supervised Practice. I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety and anxiety-related disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I offer treatments for a range of anxiety and anxiety-related issues, including social anxiety, generalized anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, agoraphobia, health anxiety, specific phobias, hair-pulling, skin-picking, and PTSD. Under the CBT umbrella, I often use other evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Therapy, Behavioural Activation, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention whenever they're needed.
Hi there! I'm Dr. Ryan Ferguson, a Clinical Psychologist under Supervised Practice. I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety and anxiety-related disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I offer treatments for a range of anxiety and anxiety-related issues, including social anxiety, generalized anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, agoraphobia, health anxiety, specific phobias, hair-pulling, skin-picking, and PTSD. Under the CBT umbrella, I often use other evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Therapy, Behavioural Activation, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention whenever they're needed.
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Shannon Byrne
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
I am an Ottawa-based Registered Psychotherapist (RP) providing services throughout Ontario over a video therapy platform. I provide individual psychotherapy to clients dealing with issues such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and life transitions, as well as diagnosed conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), major depressive disorder, phobias, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
I am an Ottawa-based Registered Psychotherapist (RP) providing services throughout Ontario over a video therapy platform. I provide individual psychotherapy to clients dealing with issues such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and life transitions, as well as diagnosed conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), major depressive disorder, phobias, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
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As a trained psychotherapist, my experiences include working one-on-one with people dealing with depression, anxiety, personal concerns, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessional-compulsive disorder (OCD), guilt and shame, and issues around spirituality.
My treatment approach guides people through a self-examination into how they experience themselves, their relationships and their world. Symptoms are relieved through increased personal insight and finding new ways of perceiving old situations, allowing for the development of healthier behaviours. I view the therapist-client relationship as truly unique - one that can help, in a lasting way, to heal and steer personal relationships.
As a trained psychotherapist, my experiences include working one-on-one with people dealing with depression, anxiety, personal concerns, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessional-compulsive disorder (OCD), guilt and shame, and issues around spirituality.
My treatment approach guides people through a self-examination into how they experience themselves, their relationships and their world. Symptoms are relieved through increased personal insight and finding new ways of perceiving old situations, allowing for the development of healthier behaviours. I view the therapist-client relationship as truly unique - one that can help, in a lasting way, to heal and steer personal relationships.
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I’m specialized in tailoring exposure and response prevention (ERP) for clients who are experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) such as intrusive thoughts and images, avoidance, and compulsive/safety-seeking behaviours.
Do you want your life back? Intrusive thoughts, images, urges and behaviours alongside overwhelming anxiety can leave many people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) wondering whether things will ever be different. You may have struggled for years with thoughts that you can't tell anyone about because they're so disturbing and culturally taboo. You might even wonder whether you have OCD at all, leading you to doubt yourself so severely that depression has also become part of your everyday.
I’m specialized in tailoring exposure and response prevention (ERP) for clients who are experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) such as intrusive thoughts and images, avoidance, and compulsive/safety-seeking behaviours.
Do you want your life back? Intrusive thoughts, images, urges and behaviours alongside overwhelming anxiety can leave many people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) wondering whether things will ever be different. You may have struggled for years with thoughts that you can't tell anyone about because they're so disturbing and culturally taboo. You might even wonder whether you have OCD at all, leading you to doubt yourself so severely that depression has also become part of your everyday.
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Have you experienced stressful and difficult events that were out of your control? Do you struggle with racing or unwanted thoughts? Do you experience big emotions, anger, guilt? Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Do you wonder if there’s a better way to understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their OCD, BPD, traumas, anxiety, and depression. Hiding away from your fears and letting yourself overthink can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe there’s a way to gain back your time and live a happy life.
Have you experienced stressful and difficult events that were out of your control? Do you struggle with racing or unwanted thoughts? Do you experience big emotions, anger, guilt? Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Do you wonder if there’s a better way to understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their OCD, BPD, traumas, anxiety, and depression. Hiding away from your fears and letting yourself overthink can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe there’s a way to gain back your time and live a happy life.
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I have experience with diverse clinical concerns which include anxiety, stress/burnout, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and chronic illness.
You just made the first step in your journey! Therapy is a process that allows you to understand yourself and heal from within becoming the best version of you. I provide a warm space for clients that want to work on issues including eating disorders, trauma, OCD, anxiety, burnout/stress, and chronic illnesses. Seeing the change in my clients from the first day they sit in my office chair to the last is why I do what I do!
I have experience with diverse clinical concerns which include anxiety, stress/burnout, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and chronic illness.
You just made the first step in your journey! Therapy is a process that allows you to understand yourself and heal from within becoming the best version of you. I provide a warm space for clients that want to work on issues including eating disorders, trauma, OCD, anxiety, burnout/stress, and chronic illnesses. Seeing the change in my clients from the first day they sit in my office chair to the last is why I do what I do!
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Robyn Bruyea
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P (Online Only)
Is your child (age 10-17) struggling with ADHD, OCD or anxiety? I have worked as a behavioural therapist for the past 10 years and I specialize in providing support and guidance to children and adolescents seeking relief from the impact of ADHD, OCD, and anxiety. With a personalized and evidence-based approach, I aim to create a safe and understanding space where we can collaboratively explore effective coping strategies and develop practical tools to manage symptoms. My commitment to fostering a non-judgmental and compassionate environment ensures that your child feels heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
Is your child (age 10-17) struggling with ADHD, OCD or anxiety? I have worked as a behavioural therapist for the past 10 years and I specialize in providing support and guidance to children and adolescents seeking relief from the impact of ADHD, OCD, and anxiety. With a personalized and evidence-based approach, I aim to create a safe and understanding space where we can collaboratively explore effective coping strategies and develop practical tools to manage symptoms. My commitment to fostering a non-judgmental and compassionate environment ensures that your child feels heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
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I address issues related to relationships, family of origin wounds, obsessive compulsive disorder and intrusive thoughts, depression, anxiety and lifestyle changes.
Have you decided that something needs to be improved, different or changed in your life? As an experienced, knowledgeable and supportive professional in your corner, I can help you make those changes. I know the challenges of asking for help, and the idea of going to a therapist for support can be difficult or scary. Knowing this, I take special care to create a safe and comfortable environment for you. My clients would describe me as a genuine, down to earth person with a good sense of humour. My practice has associates and interns at a reduced rate. Clinical interns are supervised by Jennifer Rogers and can bill under her name.
I address issues related to relationships, family of origin wounds, obsessive compulsive disorder and intrusive thoughts, depression, anxiety and lifestyle changes.
Have you decided that something needs to be improved, different or changed in your life? As an experienced, knowledgeable and supportive professional in your corner, I can help you make those changes. I know the challenges of asking for help, and the idea of going to a therapist for support can be difficult or scary. Knowing this, I take special care to create a safe and comfortable environment for you. My clients would describe me as a genuine, down to earth person with a good sense of humour. My practice has associates and interns at a reduced rate. Clinical interns are supervised by Jennifer Rogers and can bill under her name.
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Virtual CBT Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1A (Online Only)
Imagine anxiety like a small bubble, that we see and can recognize is there (ex. what if this happens in the future). Over time, as a result of not coping with anxious thoughts and engaging in behaviours like avoidance, that bubble can expand and start to really limit your daily living. It's important to have a therapist that specializes in anxiety, and can understand and identify safety behaviours that may be holding you back! We work with a wide range of anxiety problems including phobias (e.g. emetophobia, driving phobia), generalized anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Imagine anxiety like a small bubble, that we see and can recognize is there (ex. what if this happens in the future). Over time, as a result of not coping with anxious thoughts and engaging in behaviours like avoidance, that bubble can expand and start to really limit your daily living. It's important to have a therapist that specializes in anxiety, and can understand and identify safety behaviours that may be holding you back! We work with a wide range of anxiety problems including phobias (e.g. emetophobia, driving phobia), generalized anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
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Virtual CBT Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2A (Online Only)
We help you regain control of your emotions affected by trauma, OCD and anxiety. With personalized treatment, you can move on with your life. We are a team of experienced therapists (clinical psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists). Book a free consultation with us and our Clinical Directors will match you with someone. We use therapies that work so that you can stop living in the past or the future.
We help you regain control of your emotions affected by trauma, OCD and anxiety. With personalized treatment, you can move on with your life. We are a team of experienced therapists (clinical psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists). Book a free consultation with us and our Clinical Directors will match you with someone. We use therapies that work so that you can stop living in the past or the future.
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Danielle Kirshenbaum
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1M (Online Only)
Are you battling against intrusive thoughts? Anxiety that seems hard to manage? Overwhelmed or feeling stuck? You may fear that these feelings will last forever. I'm here to tell you that they absolutely don't have to! Together, we'll learn new tools to overcome this tough period so you feel grounded and at ease. Whether it is OCD, anxiety, depression, a new (or older!) baby or general life stressors affecting your mood and day-to-day functioning, I am here to figure it out with you.
Are you battling against intrusive thoughts? Anxiety that seems hard to manage? Overwhelmed or feeling stuck? You may fear that these feelings will last forever. I'm here to tell you that they absolutely don't have to! Together, we'll learn new tools to overcome this tough period so you feel grounded and at ease. Whether it is OCD, anxiety, depression, a new (or older!) baby or general life stressors affecting your mood and day-to-day functioning, I am here to figure it out with you.
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Dr. Nazir Hussain
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MA, RSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2G (Online Only)
Dr. Nazir Hussain M.A. R.S.W. PhD is a genuine and curious psychotherapist, educator, and researcher with over 39 years of clinical expertise in anxiety, trauma, OCD, phobias, depression, relationships, marriage difficulties, addiction and much more. He specializes in CBT, trauma therapy, DBT, EMDR, CPT, Gottman Therapy, hypnosis, and has evidence-based knowledge of Eastern and Western healing and integrative approaches to care. Nazir Hussain has written 12 publications. Extensive knowledge of medical anthropology and cross cultural mental health issue makes him a unique and distinguished psychotherapist.
Dr. Nazir Hussain M.A. R.S.W. PhD is a genuine and curious psychotherapist, educator, and researcher with over 39 years of clinical expertise in anxiety, trauma, OCD, phobias, depression, relationships, marriage difficulties, addiction and much more. He specializes in CBT, trauma therapy, DBT, EMDR, CPT, Gottman Therapy, hypnosis, and has evidence-based knowledge of Eastern and Western healing and integrative approaches to care. Nazir Hussain has written 12 publications. Extensive knowledge of medical anthropology and cross cultural mental health issue makes him a unique and distinguished psychotherapist.
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Knowing when to reach for help can be difficult, and finding the right help can be even harder. I'm here to assist you on this path. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly two decades of experience providing tailored, evidence-based therapies for OCD, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, depression, and other challenges. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth and collaborative, where we each contribute our expertise. By exploring the strengths, experiences, and goals you bring to our sessions, we can work together to identify the most effective strategies to assist you on your path forward.
Knowing when to reach for help can be difficult, and finding the right help can be even harder. I'm here to assist you on this path. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly two decades of experience providing tailored, evidence-based therapies for OCD, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, depression, and other challenges. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth and collaborative, where we each contribute our expertise. By exploring the strengths, experiences, and goals you bring to our sessions, we can work together to identify the most effective strategies to assist you on your path forward.
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Do you constantly worry or obsess? I have a passion for helping clients overcome symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and representations of trauma. I continually ensure that I am coming from a knowledgeable place when working with clients, not only by practicing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, but also by recognizing the complexities and nuance of commonly misunderstood mental health issues. I believe that psychotherapy is most effective when the client feels supported and the work is collaborative.
Do you constantly worry or obsess? I have a passion for helping clients overcome symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and representations of trauma. I continually ensure that I am coming from a knowledgeable place when working with clients, not only by practicing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, but also by recognizing the complexities and nuance of commonly misunderstood mental health issues. I believe that psychotherapy is most effective when the client feels supported and the work is collaborative.
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Julia Sage
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2E
Waitlist for new clients
You deeply desire to break free from the anxiety that has become the centre of your life. My practice is here to support you if you struggle with panic attacks, OCD and/or health-related anxiety. If this is you, read on! You might be overwhelmed with worry that something is seriously wrong with your health. Despite visits to health care professionals and endless searching you continue to worry. Likewise, you might feel unable to live your day-to-day life freely for fear that you may get caught in an panic attack. You dream of living at ease in your body again. Anxiety has left you feeling like a shell of the person you once were.
You deeply desire to break free from the anxiety that has become the centre of your life. My practice is here to support you if you struggle with panic attacks, OCD and/or health-related anxiety. If this is you, read on! You might be overwhelmed with worry that something is seriously wrong with your health. Despite visits to health care professionals and endless searching you continue to worry. Likewise, you might feel unable to live your day-to-day life freely for fear that you may get caught in an panic attack. You dream of living at ease in your body again. Anxiety has left you feeling like a shell of the person you once were.
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Dr. Heather Schultz Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2C
Schultz enjoys working with individuals with a wide range of presenting concerns, including anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, body focused repetitive behaviours (hairpulling & skin-picking), depression, emotion dysregulation and anger management, low self-worth/self-esteem, grief/loss, and mild alcohol/substance use.
Dr. Schultz is a Clinical Psychologist and provides psychotherapy and psychological assessment services to adolescents and adults (ages 14-65). She has received training in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, community mental health centres, forensic sites, and private practice.
Schultz enjoys working with individuals with a wide range of presenting concerns, including anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, body focused repetitive behaviours (hairpulling & skin-picking), depression, emotion dysregulation and anger management, low self-worth/self-esteem, grief/loss, and mild alcohol/substance use.
Dr. Schultz is a Clinical Psychologist and provides psychotherapy and psychological assessment services to adolescents and adults (ages 14-65). She has received training in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, community mental health centres, forensic sites, and private practice.
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How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.