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Treatment for OCD

I offer clinical assessment and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Many people who see me for OCD treatment have been experiencing symptoms for a long time, but did not seek support sooner because:

  • They were unaware that what they were experiencing was OCD or

  • They felt shame about their OCD-related thoughts.

OCD is still underrecognized in the healthcare system (iocdf.org), but it is a clinical, mental health condition that is treatable.

Common OCD Symptoms:

  • Intrusive, repetitive, and unwanted thoughts that cause significant distress (obsessions)

  • An urge to do something (behavioural or mental) to neutralize the distress caused by obsessions (compulsions)

  • Obsessions can look like: Intrusive thoughts related to getting sick, hurting yourself or others (intentionally or through negligence), dying, going “crazy”, or fear about being a “bad person”

  • Compulsions can look like: Cleaning, excessive checking and reassurance-seeking, mental replaying and problem solving, ordering, or other types of repetitive or excessive rituals

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The list above is not exhaustive. OCD looks different depending on the individual and is best assessed by a mental health professional.

You don’t have to suffer alone; OCD is treatable.

Contact me to discuss how therapy can help. Or, learn more about OCD here: iocdf.org.

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