Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups in Ottawa, ON
If you’re living with OCD, it can feel incredibly isolating—especially when others don’t fully understand what you’re going through. Hosted by our clinic and led by OCD specialist Cheryl O’Neill, this group provides a supportive, judgment-free space to talk openly about your experiences. Participants can connect with others who truly understand OCD, receive encouragement from peers, and stay motivated and accountable between individual therapy sessions. Whether you’re currently in treatment or seeking to supplement individual therapy, this group offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in a collaborative and compassionate environment.
If you’re living with OCD, it can feel incredibly isolating—especially when others don’t fully understand what you’re going through. Hosted by our clinic and led by OCD specialist Cheryl O’Neill, this group provides a supportive, judgment-free space to talk openly about your experiences. Participants can connect with others who truly understand OCD, receive encouragement from peers, and stay motivated and accountable between individual therapy sessions. Whether you’re currently in treatment or seeking to supplement individual therapy, this group offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in a collaborative and compassionate environment.
If you’re living with OCD, it can feel incredibly isolating, especially when others don’t understand what you’re going through. This group is designed as a supportive, judgment-free space where you can discuss your experiences with exposure and response prevention (ERP), and get encouragement from others who’ve been there, and stay motivated and accountable between therapy sessions. Whether you’re currently in treatment or seeking to supplement individual therapy, this group offers an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with others who truly understand.
Hosted by Jasmine Hess
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), M.Ed., RP(Q)
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1N
Utilizing extended 90-minute therapy sessions, I will walk along side you through difficult exposures to give you the confidence to combat your OCD.
If you’re living with OCD, it can feel incredibly isolating, especially when others don’t understand what you’re going through. This group is designed as a supportive, judgment-free space where you can discuss your experiences with exposure and response prevention (ERP), and get encouragement from others who’ve been there, and stay motivated and accountable between therapy sessions. Whether you’re currently in treatment or seeking to supplement individual therapy, this group offers an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with others who truly understand.
The OCD Support Group is a small group of male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. It focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as feelings of isolation, loneliness, social withdrawal, stress, family and relationship discord, untrustworthiness, lack of motivation, difficulty making decisions, and being overwhelmed. This group enables members to recognize that they are not alone with experiencing these issues and begin to build rapport with others and learn healthy coping strategies to feel more empowered in their lives and improve work and social relationships.
A typical course of ERP for OCD treatment is 14-16 sessions.
The OCD Support Group is a small group of male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. It focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as feelings of isolation, loneliness, social withdrawal, stress, family and relationship discord, untrustworthiness, lack of motivation, difficulty making decisions, and being overwhelmed. This group enables members to recognize that they are not alone with experiencing these issues and begin to build rapport with others and learn healthy coping strategies to feel more empowered in their lives and improve work and social relationships.
Does your child struggle with any of the following? General worries, separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, fears/phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, selective mutism, obsessive-compulsive disorder? This group may be for you. this is a 7-week virtual group for parents of children with big worries, anxiety, and OCD in grades JK-12. Offered in French and English.
Hosted by The Child, Adolescent, and Family Center of Ottawa
Treatment Centre
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1G
Does your child struggle with any of the following? General worries, separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, fears/phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, selective mutism, obsessive-compulsive disorder? This group may be for you. this is a 7-week virtual group for parents of children with big worries, anxiety, and OCD in grades JK-12. Offered in French and English.
This 8-week therapy group combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to provide a comprehensive approach to OCD recovery. The program offers a compassionate, action-oriented environment where participants can explore therapeutic tools, engage in acceptance-based exposures, and cultivate mindfulness and self-compassion. With a focus on building practical skills and fostering meaningful connections, this group will help you move forward in your recovery while connecting with others who understand the challenges of living with OCD. In-depth ERP & ACT techniques, nurturing community. Effective tools to move towards the life you want.
I collaborate with folks who desire to reclaim their lives from anxiety (health-related fears, panic attacks and symptoms of OCD etc.).
This 8-week therapy group combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to provide a comprehensive approach to OCD recovery. The program offers a compassionate, action-oriented environment where participants can explore therapeutic tools, engage in acceptance-based exposures, and cultivate mindfulness and self-compassion. With a focus on building practical skills and fostering meaningful connections, this group will help you move forward in your recovery while connecting with others who understand the challenges of living with OCD. In-depth ERP & ACT techniques, nurturing community. Effective tools to move towards the life you want.
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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.