Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups in Hamilton, ON
WeOCD is a group therapy program blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention, tailored for individuals battling OCD. ACT fosters acceptance of obsessive thoughts without reacting compulsively. WeOCD emphasizes accepting uncomfortable feelings, committing to value-aligned actions despite intrusive thoughts, and nurturing a supportive community. Sessions include education, mindfulness exercises, experiential practices, and group discussions, all aimed at promoting learning, growth, and practical application. Facilitated by experienced clinicians, WeOCD is more than symptom management; it’s about living a full, meaningful life amidst OCD. Together, we navigate the complexities of OCD, fostering hope and resilience.
Hosted by Lotus Counselling Services, Elisha Schafer
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, BA
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L0R
I approach anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder treatment from an evidenced based treatment perspective which emphasizes the use of exposure therapy to assist client's in gradually approaching situations they avoid due to anxiety.
WeOCD is a group therapy program blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention, tailored for individuals battling OCD. ACT fosters acceptance of obsessive thoughts without reacting compulsively. WeOCD emphasizes accepting uncomfortable feelings, committing to value-aligned actions despite intrusive thoughts, and nurturing a supportive community. Sessions include education, mindfulness exercises, experiential practices, and group discussions, all aimed at promoting learning, growth, and practical application. Facilitated by experienced clinicians, WeOCD is more than symptom management; it’s about living a full, meaningful life amidst OCD. Together, we navigate the complexities of OCD, fostering hope and resilience.
This is a private practice for individual therapy to address issues of anxiety, depression, OCD and other mental health concerns. There is a special focus on serving people who work in high stress public service positions (nursing, police, EMS, corrections, and more).
This is a private practice for individual therapy to address issues of anxiety, depression, OCD and other mental health concerns. There is a special focus on serving people who work in high stress public service positions (nursing, police, EMS, corrections, and more).
CBT for Hoarding and Compulsive Acquiring is a 15 week psycho-educational support group that is designed for participants who are challenged with excessive clutter and hoarding tendencies. Participants will learn how to address the many factors that lead to ongoing difficulties with clutter to make effective decisions about acquiring and speed up the discarding process. Sessions will be facilitated by an RSSW Hoarding Specialist with 7+ years experience working with hoarding disorder. This group is currently wait listed. Please contact Jennifer at Inner Light Counselling and Consultation Services to secure your spot for the next group - start date TBD. Contact: jennifer.innerlight@gmail.com
Hosted by Jennifer Brock
Registered Social Service Worker, RSSW, BASc
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8R
CBT for Hoarding and Compulsive Acquiring is a 15 week psycho-educational support group that is designed for participants who are challenged with excessive clutter and hoarding tendencies. Participants will learn how to address the many factors that lead to ongoing difficulties with clutter to make effective decisions about acquiring and speed up the discarding process. Sessions will be facilitated by an RSSW Hoarding Specialist with 7+ years experience working with hoarding disorder. This group is currently wait listed. Please contact Jennifer at Inner Light Counselling and Consultation Services to secure your spot for the next group - start date TBD. Contact: jennifer.innerlight@gmail.com
For children 8-11 years old who are scared, worried, and withdrawn. We will work together to help them build courage, confidence, and feeling more calm. With the help of parents (who will be involved in some of the sessions and have additional parenting support around child anxiety), we will engage in fun and novel ways to learn about the anxiety cycle, develop coping skills and strategies, and face fears. Learn more at www.acorncounselling.org/worry
Hosted by Acorn Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYC-P
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9C
For children 8-11 years old who are scared, worried, and withdrawn. We will work together to help them build courage, confidence, and feeling more calm. With the help of parents (who will be involved in some of the sessions and have additional parenting support around child anxiety), we will engage in fun and novel ways to learn about the anxiety cycle, develop coping skills and strategies, and face fears. Learn more at www.acorncounselling.org/worry
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Turning Point Counselling Centre provides compassionate, trauma-informed mental health support. Our skilled therapists specialize in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, DBT, breath work and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, offering holistic care that addresses the mind-body connection. We support individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and life transitions in a safe and inclusive space. Our approach integrates traditional psychotherapy with alternative healing methods like psychedelic integration to create personalized treatment plans. At Turning Point, we believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
These are the main issues I can help you with: trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, BPD, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Turning Point Counselling Centre provides compassionate, trauma-informed mental health support. Our skilled therapists specialize in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, DBT, breath work and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, offering holistic care that addresses the mind-body connection. We support individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and life transitions in a safe and inclusive space. Our approach integrates traditional psychotherapy with alternative healing methods like psychedelic integration to create personalized treatment plans. At Turning Point, we believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy at CBT Niagara aims to create lasting change using brief treatment courses in conjunction with psychotherapy. Research indicates that the combination of therapy and ketamine leads to more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms than therapy alone or ketamine without therapy. Our KAP protocol involves three preparation sessions, three dosing sessions (on consecutive weekends), and three integration sessions after each dosing journey. Unique to our service is the hybrid delivery of individual and group sessions. While the preparation and integration are conducted one-on-one with a psychotherapist, all medication sessions happen as a group (max. 6 persons).
Hosted by CBT Niagara (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Centre)
Psychologist, CPsych
Group meets in Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy at CBT Niagara aims to create lasting change using brief treatment courses in conjunction with psychotherapy. Research indicates that the combination of therapy and ketamine leads to more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms than therapy alone or ketamine without therapy. Our KAP protocol involves three preparation sessions, three dosing sessions (on consecutive weekends), and three integration sessions after each dosing journey. Unique to our service is the hybrid delivery of individual and group sessions. While the preparation and integration are conducted one-on-one with a psychotherapist, all medication sessions happen as a group (max. 6 persons).
Online Groups
Guelph CBT is a collaborative team of mental health professionals working together to help you make meaningful and lasting changes in your life. We offer evidence-based assessments and therapies that have been shown by research to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat psychological difficulties. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, insomnia, depression, or other emotional problems, or if you are looking to make changes in your life, our team of warm and supportive professionals will work together with you to help you reach your goals.
Guelph CBT is a collaborative team of mental health professionals working together to help you make meaningful and lasting changes in your life. We offer evidence-based assessments and therapies that have been shown by research to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat psychological difficulties. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, insomnia, depression, or other emotional problems, or if you are looking to make changes in your life, our team of warm and supportive professionals will work together with you to help you reach your goals.
This group is for neurodivergent women to have an opportunity to connect and interact with individuals who understand them. Each session will include a moment to reflect, learn, or ask questions about topics and issues brought up during the session, including building their confidence and self-esteem among peers who understand them, feel welcome and accepted with no judgement. There will be a focus during each session on building strategies to work with daily struggles. This is an 8-week online program starting bi-weekly. Starting WINTER 2024/25. Fee $65. Bi-Weekly Sessions. Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 pm. Limited Spots Available.
Hosted by Avery Robb
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Group meets in Georgina, ON L0E
I am passionate about assisting others with OCD or disordered eating.
This group is for neurodivergent women to have an opportunity to connect and interact with individuals who understand them. Each session will include a moment to reflect, learn, or ask questions about topics and issues brought up during the session, including building their confidence and self-esteem among peers who understand them, feel welcome and accepted with no judgement. There will be a focus during each session on building strategies to work with daily struggles. This is an 8-week online program starting bi-weekly. Starting WINTER 2024/25. Fee $65. Bi-Weekly Sessions. Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 pm. Limited Spots Available.
This is an online therapy group for people ages 18 years and older who suffer from OCD. The goal is to learn about OCD and its treatment, take steps toward recovery, and receive support and encouragement. The group includes psycho-education on ERP and ACT, discussions of OCD-related topics, personal goal (“homework”) planning, and some free social time, during which you may talk with other participants informally. The group will allow you to connect to other people who suffer from OCD and know what it's like to live with it.
Hosted by OCD & Anxiety Clinic. Turning Point Psychology
Psychologist, MA, CPsych, (c)ACT, CACBT, IOCDF
Group meets in Thornhill, ON L4J
We work with clients who struggle with OCD, including "pure-O" OCD, social anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, GAD, health anxiety, tics, hair-pulling, skin-pacing and other BFRBs, depression, and low self-esteem.
This is an online therapy group for people ages 18 years and older who suffer from OCD. The goal is to learn about OCD and its treatment, take steps toward recovery, and receive support and encouragement. The group includes psycho-education on ERP and ACT, discussions of OCD-related topics, personal goal (“homework”) planning, and some free social time, during which you may talk with other participants informally. The group will allow you to connect to other people who suffer from OCD and know what it's like to live with it.
This online learning group is for adults who feel caught in anxiety loops, rumination, reassurance-seeking, checking, avoidance, or compulsive patterns. Some participants identify with OCD, others simply recognize how anxiety can become rigid and exhausting. Many people join because they are tired of negotiating with their mind all day. We focus on evidence-informed skills that support responding differently to anxiety, urges, and uncertainty. The tone is practical and respectful, with attention to self-criticism and the emotional cost of constant hypervigilance. Anxiety/ OCD Skills group is offered Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm or Wednesdays 3:00-4:30pm.
This online learning group is for adults who feel caught in anxiety loops, rumination, reassurance-seeking, checking, avoidance, or compulsive patterns. Some participants identify with OCD, others simply recognize how anxiety can become rigid and exhausting. Many people join because they are tired of negotiating with their mind all day. We focus on evidence-informed skills that support responding differently to anxiety, urges, and uncertainty. The tone is practical and respectful, with attention to self-criticism and the emotional cost of constant hypervigilance. Anxiety/ OCD Skills group is offered Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm or Wednesdays 3:00-4:30pm.
This in person group offers structured, therapist-led support for individuals who identify as deep thinkers—those who experience high levels of emotional sensitivity, intellectual curiosity, and existential questioning. Designed for adults who may struggle with overthinking, emotional regulation, and feeling misunderstood, this group blends process-oriented discussion with practical coping tools. 8 weekly in person sessions (90 minutes), includes guided exercises, journaling, and peer sharing.
Hosted by Street Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, RP, (CRPO), CCC
Group meets in Kitchener, ON N2H
This in person group offers structured, therapist-led support for individuals who identify as deep thinkers—those who experience high levels of emotional sensitivity, intellectual curiosity, and existential questioning. Designed for adults who may struggle with overthinking, emotional regulation, and feeling misunderstood, this group blends process-oriented discussion with practical coping tools. 8 weekly in person sessions (90 minutes), includes guided exercises, journaling, and peer sharing.
Living with OCD can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our OCD Group Therapy provides a supportive space to connect with others who understand. Led by a therapist trained in CBT and ERP, sessions focus on practical tools to reduce compulsions, manage intrusive thoughts, and build resilience. Alongside evidence-based strategies, the group offers encouragement and connection—helping you move toward greater confidence, calm, and hope.
Hosted by Cathy Walsh \ OCD & Anxiety Therapist (CBT & ERP)
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Group meets in Collingwood, ON L9Y
I have specialized expertise in working with individuals experiencing OCD, ADHD, and anxiety.
Living with OCD can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our OCD Group Therapy provides a supportive space to connect with others who understand. Led by a therapist trained in CBT and ERP, sessions focus on practical tools to reduce compulsions, manage intrusive thoughts, and build resilience. Alongside evidence-based strategies, the group offers encouragement and connection—helping you move toward greater confidence, calm, and hope.
This is a therapy group for people ages 18 years and older who suffer from OCD. The goal is to learn about OCD and its treatment, take steps toward recovery, practice ERP, and receive support and encouragement. The group includes psycho-education, group discussions of predetermined OCD-related topics, in-depth ACT and ERP tools, personal goal and ERP planning, and some free social time, during which you may talk with other participants informally. The groups connect to other people who suffer from OCD and know what it's like to live with it. turningpointpsychology.ca/ ocd-groups turningpointpsychology.ca/ ocd-groups-faq
Hosted by Anna Prudovski @ Ocd And Anxiety Clinic
Psychologist, MA, (c)ACT, CACBT, CPsych, iOCDF
Group meets in Thornhill, ON L4J
We work with clients who struggle with OCD, social anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, GAD, health anxiety, tics, hair-pulling, skin-pacing and other BFRBs, depression, and low self-esteem.
This is a therapy group for people ages 18 years and older who suffer from OCD. The goal is to learn about OCD and its treatment, take steps toward recovery, practice ERP, and receive support and encouragement. The group includes psycho-education, group discussions of predetermined OCD-related topics, in-depth ACT and ERP tools, personal goal and ERP planning, and some free social time, during which you may talk with other participants informally. The groups connect to other people who suffer from OCD and know what it's like to live with it. turningpointpsychology.ca/ ocd-groups turningpointpsychology.ca/ ocd-groups-faq
We provide online therapy for individuals dealing with challenges such as anxiety, OCD, and trauma. We provide therapy in both English and Mandarin, ensuring participants can feel comfortable expressing themselves in their preferred language. We are culturally sensitive, respecting diverse backgrounds, and our group is LGBTQ+ affirming and BIPOC-friendly. Using practical, evidence-based modalities like CBT, mindfulness, EFT, etc, we work together to manage thoughts and emotions, build self-awareness, and take value-driven action. In this safe, supportive space, we explore experiences and move towards a meaningful direction.
I help individuals navigate the constant tug-of-war with trauma, anxiety, and OCD.
We provide online therapy for individuals dealing with challenges such as anxiety, OCD, and trauma. We provide therapy in both English and Mandarin, ensuring participants can feel comfortable expressing themselves in their preferred language. We are culturally sensitive, respecting diverse backgrounds, and our group is LGBTQ+ affirming and BIPOC-friendly. Using practical, evidence-based modalities like CBT, mindfulness, EFT, etc, we work together to manage thoughts and emotions, build self-awareness, and take value-driven action. In this safe, supportive space, we explore experiences and move towards a meaningful direction.
Have you ever said, "Sorry, it’s not me, it’s my ADHD or ASD?" Kinda like your brain lost Executive functioning, with no notice at all. Completely relatable! Let's find things that finally make sense, which begins with group therapy. Neurospicy is full of strengths, not just typical vanilla!! Let's connect online to explore ways to build your strengths and meet other neurospicy folks!
Have you ever said, "Sorry, it’s not me, it’s my ADHD or ASD?" Kinda like your brain lost Executive functioning, with no notice at all. Completely relatable! Let's find things that finally make sense, which begins with group therapy. Neurospicy is full of strengths, not just typical vanilla!! Let's connect online to explore ways to build your strengths and meet other neurospicy folks!
I run an OCD support group that helps individuals with exposure and response prevention. The OCD group is run every week on Friday's at 9am. We work on: learning to manage OCD symptoms through an ERP lens, learning to tolerate uncertainty, how to manage with anxiety when completely and exposure, how to have your family support you on your OCD journey and lastly OCD relapse prevention. The goal of the group is to empower you with the tools to help you facilitate exposure on your own. We want you to succeed in your OCD recovery.
Hosted by OCD and Anxiety Clinic of Ontario
Psychologist, CPsych, MEd, IOCDF, ERPcrt
Group meets in Vaughan, ON L4L
I can help with your symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive ( OCD) Disorder and anxiety-related issues.
I run an OCD support group that helps individuals with exposure and response prevention. The OCD group is run every week on Friday's at 9am. We work on: learning to manage OCD symptoms through an ERP lens, learning to tolerate uncertainty, how to manage with anxiety when completely and exposure, how to have your family support you on your OCD journey and lastly OCD relapse prevention. The goal of the group is to empower you with the tools to help you facilitate exposure on your own. We want you to succeed in your OCD recovery.
An 8 week VIRTUAL CBT program conducted by a Registered Psychotherapist. The group therapy is targeted towards improving mood and well being. This virtual support group focuses on issues such as Anxiety and Depression and introduces a number of strategies to help participants cope in a healthier manner as they practice these skills in a group setting and slowly generalize these outside.The meeting happens once a week and consists of small groups of people so participants feel safe.You will get to meet others struggling with similar issues and we all support each other and learn from one another while creating long lasting connections.
An 8 week VIRTUAL CBT program conducted by a Registered Psychotherapist. The group therapy is targeted towards improving mood and well being. This virtual support group focuses on issues such as Anxiety and Depression and introduces a number of strategies to help participants cope in a healthier manner as they practice these skills in a group setting and slowly generalize these outside.The meeting happens once a week and consists of small groups of people so participants feel safe.You will get to meet others struggling with similar issues and we all support each other and learn from one another while creating long lasting connections.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups
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.