Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Are you struggling with intrusive memories of a traumatic experience? What about negative thinking? A change in your beliefs about the event, yourself, other people, and the world? Do you find that your relationships and approach to life have changed since the traumatic experience? We can help you get back on track with evidence-based trauma treatments that have proven to be effective for the relief of PTSD symptoms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We all confront difficult challenges in life. We all go through times when our deepest fears and insecurities surface and wield control over our thoughts and actions, while our strengths and values fade out of focus and out of reach. We may be flooded with unwanted and worrisome thoughts; experience intense negative emotions; feel lonely and isolated from others, become increasingly unmotivated and unproductive; and develop difficulties sleeping, concentrating, and finding fulfillment in life. If you are going through a period of suffering, this is part of what makes you human.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you having intrusive, anxious, or OCD-related thoughts and compulsions? Is it interfering with your day-to-day life? I offer anxiety and OCD treatment to adults, children, and youth in person and online. I have a passion for helping those who are struggling to thrive in life find the skills to cope and grow. I also have experience in the social work field, from providing youth programming and working with children, to guiding women in domestic abuse shelters and supporting dual-diagnosis adults with varying disabilities.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Assessments - Accepting Clients For Fall 2024; Therapy Waitlist - Full/Closed - Dr. Heather Schultz received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Toledo in 2020. She completed her residency at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, and recently completed her supervised practice year providing psychological services in a private practice clinic in the Ottawa area. She has received training in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, community mental health centres, forensic sites, and private practice.

These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough enough, but can sometimes seem impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. I specialize in working with people with BPD (attachment trauma), anxiety disorders, OCD, couples and people with complex difficulties who may have been given multiple diagnoses. Therapy can be a strange process, I try to make it simple and straightforward. We get to know each other, and figure out if we’re a good fit. We get a clear picture of what the problems are, and what’s going wrong (and what’s going right) in your life.