Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Waterloo, ON
Amanda Wilson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2T (Online Only)
Are you struggling with your mental health? I specialize in symptoms of anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, depression, body image, traumatic experiences, and life stressors. I also work with couples of any orientation, helping them to find the solutions that will enhance their relationship. I am here to lift that cloud of struggles, shine a light through and help you find the brighter side!
Are you struggling with your mental health? I specialize in symptoms of anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, depression, body image, traumatic experiences, and life stressors. I also work with couples of any orientation, helping them to find the solutions that will enhance their relationship. I am here to lift that cloud of struggles, shine a light through and help you find the brighter side!
I treat anxiety and mood disorders, phobias, OCD, low self-esteem, perfectionism, body image concerns, trauma, health anxiety, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and chronic pain.
Are you looking to make some positive change in your life? Or have you recently experienced a stressful event and are looking for some new ways to cope? Perhaps you're feeling stuck in old habits and want to make changes but just aren't sure how? I can help you understand negative thinking and behaviour patterns, and work with you to help you make changes to achieve your goals. My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioural in nature, but I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion approaches depending on what you need.
I treat anxiety and mood disorders, phobias, OCD, low self-esteem, perfectionism, body image concerns, trauma, health anxiety, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and chronic pain.
Are you looking to make some positive change in your life? Or have you recently experienced a stressful event and are looking for some new ways to cope? Perhaps you're feeling stuck in old habits and want to make changes but just aren't sure how? I can help you understand negative thinking and behaviour patterns, and work with you to help you make changes to achieve your goals. My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioural in nature, but I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion approaches depending on what you need.
I am here to support your child, teen, or young adult in developing the skills and strategies needed to manage sadness, anxiety, anger, social difficulties, or challenges with planning and organizing tasks. I also address specific issues, including OCD and tics. If you're a young adult seeking therapy, you might be feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, doubting yourself because of OCD, or feeling stuck in a low mood that keeps you from staying active and engaged in your life. Perhaps you're hoping to improve relationships with friends or family. Let’s work together to navigate these challenges and find a path forward.
I am here to support your child, teen, or young adult in developing the skills and strategies needed to manage sadness, anxiety, anger, social difficulties, or challenges with planning and organizing tasks. I also address specific issues, including OCD and tics. If you're a young adult seeking therapy, you might be feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, doubting yourself because of OCD, or feeling stuck in a low mood that keeps you from staying active and engaged in your life. Perhaps you're hoping to improve relationships with friends or family. Let’s work together to navigate these challenges and find a path forward.
I am a registered clinical psychologist known to most of my clients as Dr. Dee. I am experienced in providing evidence-based treatment for a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, insomnia, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them utilize their personal strengths and achieve their goals.
I am a registered clinical psychologist known to most of my clients as Dr. Dee. I am experienced in providing evidence-based treatment for a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, insomnia, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them utilize their personal strengths and achieve their goals.
Daniel Bader
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
I specialize in bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, and spiritual counselling.
I believe that a fulfilling life comes from integrating all parts of ourselves: our beliefs, our emotions, our behaviour, and our relationships. Forming a strong relationship with my clients, I help them to discover where their strengths lie, and how best to apply them to the areas that need more attention.
I specialize in bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, and spiritual counselling.
I believe that a fulfilling life comes from integrating all parts of ourselves: our beliefs, our emotions, our behaviour, and our relationships. Forming a strong relationship with my clients, I help them to discover where their strengths lie, and how best to apply them to the areas that need more attention.
I'm Dr. Ashley Hyatt. I have worked with diverse clients in a variety of professional settings, and have experience assisting clients working through trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), stress, emotion regulation, and insomnia. I value collaboration and prioritize working to empower clients to apply new skills in challenging situations so they feel confident in managing effectively. Clients can expect encouragement and troubleshooting to ensure that skill application is more impactful.
I'm Dr. Ashley Hyatt. I have worked with diverse clients in a variety of professional settings, and have experience assisting clients working through trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), stress, emotion regulation, and insomnia. I value collaboration and prioritize working to empower clients to apply new skills in challenging situations so they feel confident in managing effectively. Clients can expect encouragement and troubleshooting to ensure that skill application is more impactful.
Deborah Birkett
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide trauma-certified psychotherapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, religious trauma, scrupulosity (religious/moral OCD), interfaith/intercultural relationship issues, or identity challenges.
Your religion, spirituality, or culture has become a source of distress, or even suffering—rather than of strength. You’re struggling with feeling pressured to make choices based on cultural/religious expectations and beliefs that don’t work for you, with conflicts in interfaith or multicultural relationships, or perhaps whether to leave or join a religious community. You’ve found yourself thinking, "I don't know who I am anymore, or what I'm doing with my life." Relentless uncertainty or confusion can leave you feeling too drained to cope with life, much less enjoy it. At this point, you just want to feel "not broken."
I provide trauma-certified psychotherapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, religious trauma, scrupulosity (religious/moral OCD), interfaith/intercultural relationship issues, or identity challenges.
Your religion, spirituality, or culture has become a source of distress, or even suffering—rather than of strength. You’re struggling with feeling pressured to make choices based on cultural/religious expectations and beliefs that don’t work for you, with conflicts in interfaith or multicultural relationships, or perhaps whether to leave or join a religious community. You’ve found yourself thinking, "I don't know who I am anymore, or what I'm doing with my life." Relentless uncertainty or confusion can leave you feeling too drained to cope with life, much less enjoy it. At this point, you just want to feel "not broken."
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Are you stressed, anxious, and burnt out? Having sticky intrusive thoughts? Rituals that you can’t resist doing? Maybe there was a traumatic event that is keeping you stuck. At Grounded Minds, we are a team of skilled therapists that specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma/PTSD. People come to us looking for ways to manage distressing emotions like anxiety, dread, fear, or doubt. We can work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat.
Are you stressed, anxious, and burnt out? Having sticky intrusive thoughts? Rituals that you can’t resist doing? Maybe there was a traumatic event that is keeping you stuck. At Grounded Minds, we are a team of skilled therapists that specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma/PTSD. People come to us looking for ways to manage distressing emotions like anxiety, dread, fear, or doubt. We can work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat.
Stef Quinton Counselling And Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Being human is such a messy, complicated, and confusing thing, and we’re not really given any formal guidance on how to deal with emotional and psychological suffering. Pop psychology tries to sell us the idea that positive thinking alone will be enough, or that the answers can be found in the latest trending self-help book, or that we can exercise our way to feeling good all of the time. As a therapist who works with a range of issues including anxiety, OCD, recovery from religious trauma, and chronic stress and burnout, I know that things are rarely that simple. I also know, from personal experience, that good therapy can help.
Being human is such a messy, complicated, and confusing thing, and we’re not really given any formal guidance on how to deal with emotional and psychological suffering. Pop psychology tries to sell us the idea that positive thinking alone will be enough, or that the answers can be found in the latest trending self-help book, or that we can exercise our way to feeling good all of the time. As a therapist who works with a range of issues including anxiety, OCD, recovery from religious trauma, and chronic stress and burnout, I know that things are rarely that simple. I also know, from personal experience, that good therapy can help.
Welcome to the Waterloo CBT Clinic! Our therapists and psychologists provide you with compassion and understanding, while at the same time teaching you the skills you need to achieve your treatment goals. We provide diagnostic assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, adults and couples experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. Our areas of expertise include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, insomnia, post-traumatic stress, and chronic pain.
Welcome to the Waterloo CBT Clinic! Our therapists and psychologists provide you with compassion and understanding, while at the same time teaching you the skills you need to achieve your treatment goals. We provide diagnostic assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, adults and couples experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. Our areas of expertise include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, insomnia, post-traumatic stress, and chronic pain.
Hi, I'm Rory! I'm so happy you landed here! I have the privilege to walk alongside children, teenagers, & families through both the struggles and celebrations that define us! My play-based approach & focus on emotional awareness allows children, teenagers & families to explore their thoughts & feelings in a safe & supportive setting. I support children and teenagers experiencing challenges with neurodivergency (ASD & ADHD), anger, emotional regulation, OCD, self-harm & suicidial ideation. anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, school-based concerns, OCD.
Hi, I'm Rory! I'm so happy you landed here! I have the privilege to walk alongside children, teenagers, & families through both the struggles and celebrations that define us! My play-based approach & focus on emotional awareness allows children, teenagers & families to explore their thoughts & feelings in a safe & supportive setting. I support children and teenagers experiencing challenges with neurodivergency (ASD & ADHD), anger, emotional regulation, OCD, self-harm & suicidial ideation. anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, school-based concerns, OCD.
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Best Behaviour
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
We work with children and adolescents aged 7 to 17, and adults 18+, providing direct therapy and parental/caregiver support. We work with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety, Depression, and other mental illnesses. We also work with clients who have not received a formal diagnosis. Some common reasons to seek therapy might be low or depressed mood, anxiety, emotional regulation/anger management/conflict with family members, peers, teachers or other behavioural challenges.
We work with children and adolescents aged 7 to 17, and adults 18+, providing direct therapy and parental/caregiver support. We work with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety, Depression, and other mental illnesses. We also work with clients who have not received a formal diagnosis. Some common reasons to seek therapy might be low or depressed mood, anxiety, emotional regulation/anger management/conflict with family members, peers, teachers or other behavioural challenges.
Including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, anger, ADHD, addiction, and trauma.
I help people who are ready for change and have tried other methods with little success. Even small steps toward change can lead to significant progress. I offer a partnership with a relaxed approach that works at your pace, with you in control.
Including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, anger, ADHD, addiction, and trauma.
I help people who are ready for change and have tried other methods with little success. Even small steps toward change can lead to significant progress. I offer a partnership with a relaxed approach that works at your pace, with you in control.
Jordan Daniel Hunsberger
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
I am a registered psychotherapist who cares a lot about helping individuals and couples find their way to greater wellbeing when facing life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, grief, or just trying to manage everyday ups and downs, I'm here to offer support.
I am a registered psychotherapist who cares a lot about helping individuals and couples find their way to greater wellbeing when facing life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, grief, or just trying to manage everyday ups and downs, I'm here to offer support.
Welcome! We hope you'll find what you're looking for at Think Waterloo Psychology. We are a group of highly-trained professionals who have been working within the KW area for well over a decade. We provide diagnostic assessment and treatment services for children and adults. We primarily focus on providing treatment and counselling services. People often reach out to our clinic for help with depression or mood problems, anxiety (e.g., trauma, panic attacks, OCD, social anxiety, worrying), insomnia, troubling thoughts, relationship problems and/or more general counselling in dealing with stress and the challenges of daily life.
Welcome! We hope you'll find what you're looking for at Think Waterloo Psychology. We are a group of highly-trained professionals who have been working within the KW area for well over a decade. We provide diagnostic assessment and treatment services for children and adults. We primarily focus on providing treatment and counselling services. People often reach out to our clinic for help with depression or mood problems, anxiety (e.g., trauma, panic attacks, OCD, social anxiety, worrying), insomnia, troubling thoughts, relationship problems and/or more general counselling in dealing with stress and the challenges of daily life.
Season Tompkins
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have limited availability for virtual treatment and a waitlist for assessments. I work with clients of all ages struggling with a broad range of difficulties including: anxiety (e.g., perinatal, generalized/social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias), depression, difficulties in school (e.g., ADHD, learning disorders), social communication (e.g., autism), self-esteem, interpersonal issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, and coping with neurological disorders or injuries (e.g., brain injury/illness, MS, epilepsy).
I currently have limited availability for virtual treatment and a waitlist for assessments. I work with clients of all ages struggling with a broad range of difficulties including: anxiety (e.g., perinatal, generalized/social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias), depression, difficulties in school (e.g., ADHD, learning disorders), social communication (e.g., autism), self-esteem, interpersonal issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, and coping with neurological disorders or injuries (e.g., brain injury/illness, MS, epilepsy).
Kristen Turner
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2J
I can help your child or teen with anxiety, depression, OCD, self-esteem, grief, suicide ideations, trauma, academic challenges, and emotional dysregulation.
Do you feel like your child is a stranger to you? Have you noticed their grades dropping in school or them pulling away from friends? Do you notice your child becoming absorbed in social media and less interested in their extracurriculars? Are they setting high standards for themselves? Does your child get upset and they can’t tell you why? Is your child yelling or crying for long periods of time, and you don’t know what to do? Do you feel like your teen doesn’t talk to you? You are not alone. Children and teens grow up quickly, and these sudden changes can be more than just growing pains.
I can help your child or teen with anxiety, depression, OCD, self-esteem, grief, suicide ideations, trauma, academic challenges, and emotional dysregulation.
Do you feel like your child is a stranger to you? Have you noticed their grades dropping in school or them pulling away from friends? Do you notice your child becoming absorbed in social media and less interested in their extracurriculars? Are they setting high standards for themselves? Does your child get upset and they can’t tell you why? Is your child yelling or crying for long periods of time, and you don’t know what to do? Do you feel like your teen doesn’t talk to you? You are not alone. Children and teens grow up quickly, and these sudden changes can be more than just growing pains.
I am clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I offer evidence based assessment and therapy to adults and couples. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to assist individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress-related difficulties, insomnia, and interpersonal issues. In my work with couples, I offer Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help address concerns such as communication difficulties, relationship dissatisfaction, and infidelity.
I am clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I offer evidence based assessment and therapy to adults and couples. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to assist individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress-related difficulties, insomnia, and interpersonal issues. In my work with couples, I offer Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help address concerns such as communication difficulties, relationship dissatisfaction, and infidelity.
If you are struggling with a variety of mental health conditions such as anxiety, anxiety related with pandemic, social anxiety, panic disorder, anxiety and depression, trauma, grief, burnout, insomnia, OCD, feeling negative, having identity issues, finding challenging to deal with your past trauma and difficult to cope, please connect with me.
With more than five years of assisting individuals with various challenges in different social work settings has given me a deeper understanding of current issues and expertise that impacts clients.I've been able to use my clinical skills to assist vulnerable individuals experiencing mental health issues with many barriers; and mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance use, inclusive of co-morbid conditions and history of trauma,The prime focus while serving these clients are to assist them to manage their issues and stabilize their reintegration back into their normal setting.
If you are struggling with a variety of mental health conditions such as anxiety, anxiety related with pandemic, social anxiety, panic disorder, anxiety and depression, trauma, grief, burnout, insomnia, OCD, feeling negative, having identity issues, finding challenging to deal with your past trauma and difficult to cope, please connect with me.
With more than five years of assisting individuals with various challenges in different social work settings has given me a deeper understanding of current issues and expertise that impacts clients.I've been able to use my clinical skills to assist vulnerable individuals experiencing mental health issues with many barriers; and mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance use, inclusive of co-morbid conditions and history of trauma,The prime focus while serving these clients are to assist them to manage their issues and stabilize their reintegration back into their normal setting.
I really enjoy working with youth and adults with a variety of presenting concerns. If you struggle with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, self harm or substance use I would be happy to help. I love offering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy because of all the wonderful progress I have witnessed with clients learning the skills. I use the skills I teach, and have experienced great benefit to my mood, thinking, behaviour & physical well being as a result. If you are looking to learn about yourself, seeking personal growth, or want to build coping skills to feel more engaged and connected, I enjoy working in these areas.
I really enjoy working with youth and adults with a variety of presenting concerns. If you struggle with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, self harm or substance use I would be happy to help. I love offering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy because of all the wonderful progress I have witnessed with clients learning the skills. I use the skills I teach, and have experienced great benefit to my mood, thinking, behaviour & physical well being as a result. If you are looking to learn about yourself, seeking personal growth, or want to build coping skills to feel more engaged and connected, I enjoy working in these areas.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors
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.