Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Kelowna, BC
Specific challenges I might be able to help with include: Anxiety; emotional regulation (everything from feeling tingly and buzzy all over, to feeling so furious you think you’re going to burst, to feeling completely empty and detached); self-injury, depression, academic stress, and OCD (those annoying or downright terrifying thoughts that leave you stuck).
Currently on maternity leave.
Our feelings, thoughts, and relationships can be messy. Sometimes, it all feels like it’s just too much. I know what that’s like. I also know it’s a little bit easier when, instead of turning away, someone chooses to sit with you in those moments and says: "This isn’t too much. You’re not (insert terrible thing you fear is true about you). You don’t have to hold this alone.” I believe that’s my job as a therapist – to sit with you in the midst of all that messiness and help you hold the painful and overwhelming parts. From there, we can work together to untangle it and move towards your goals.
Specific challenges I might be able to help with include: Anxiety; emotional regulation (everything from feeling tingly and buzzy all over, to feeling so furious you think you’re going to burst, to feeling completely empty and detached); self-injury, depression, academic stress, and OCD (those annoying or downright terrifying thoughts that leave you stuck).
Currently on maternity leave.
Our feelings, thoughts, and relationships can be messy. Sometimes, it all feels like it’s just too much. I know what that’s like. I also know it’s a little bit easier when, instead of turning away, someone chooses to sit with you in those moments and says: "This isn’t too much. You’re not (insert terrible thing you fear is true about you). You don’t have to hold this alone.” I believe that’s my job as a therapist – to sit with you in the midst of all that messiness and help you hold the painful and overwhelming parts. From there, we can work together to untangle it and move towards your goals.
I provide exposure and response prevention (ERP) to address symptoms of OCD and I can provide either prolonged exposure (PE) or cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for symptoms of PTSD or other trauma-related symptoms.
I am a registered psychologist working in private practice. I received my PhD from the University of Saskatchewan (2019) and began my career working at a children’s hospital for two years providing services for mental health concerns within a medical setting. Since then, I have been working in private practice providing a range of in-person and remote assessment and intervention services to children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, and adults. I use a collaborative approach that focuses on your individual needs and cultural preferences while ensuring the treatment and techniques are proven effective for your mental health concerns.
I provide exposure and response prevention (ERP) to address symptoms of OCD and I can provide either prolonged exposure (PE) or cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for symptoms of PTSD or other trauma-related symptoms.
I am a registered psychologist working in private practice. I received my PhD from the University of Saskatchewan (2019) and began my career working at a children’s hospital for two years providing services for mental health concerns within a medical setting. Since then, I have been working in private practice providing a range of in-person and remote assessment and intervention services to children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, and adults. I use a collaborative approach that focuses on your individual needs and cultural preferences while ensuring the treatment and techniques are proven effective for your mental health concerns.
I help adults working through anxiety, OCD, phobias, life transitions, and relational challenges.
I take a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and somatic integration.
I help adults working through anxiety, OCD, phobias, life transitions, and relational challenges.
I take a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and somatic integration.
Jocelyn Watson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
9 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re living with the pain of religious trauma, complex PTSD, OCD, or a strained relationship with food and your body, you may feel disconnected from yourself, from others, or from your values.
In my work with clients I often use EMDR (currently working toward level 2 certification), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I also integrate CBT techniques for tinnitus and hyperacusis. My style is collaborative and relational - I believe therapy works best when we tailor it to your needs, values, and strengths.
If you’re living with the pain of religious trauma, complex PTSD, OCD, or a strained relationship with food and your body, you may feel disconnected from yourself, from others, or from your values.
In my work with clients I often use EMDR (currently working toward level 2 certification), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I also integrate CBT techniques for tinnitus and hyperacusis. My style is collaborative and relational - I believe therapy works best when we tailor it to your needs, values, and strengths.
Whether you're managing anxiety, OCD, trauma, or simply carrying too much on your own, I provide a grounding space where you can express yourself freely.
I offer trauma-informed therapy that honours who you are, including your identity, culture, and lived experience. With warmth, sincerity, and maybe even a bit of humour, I support people in untangling stuck patterns, navigating anxiety and overwhelm, and reconnecting with themselves in a way that feels honest and sustainable.
Whether you're managing anxiety, OCD, trauma, or simply carrying too much on your own, I provide a grounding space where you can express yourself freely.
I offer trauma-informed therapy that honours who you are, including your identity, culture, and lived experience. With warmth, sincerity, and maybe even a bit of humour, I support people in untangling stuck patterns, navigating anxiety and overwhelm, and reconnecting with themselves in a way that feels honest and sustainable.
Rachel Jones-McKinley
Counsellor, BScOT, MACP, RCC
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
I treat OCD using the well-researched approach of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Sometimes life presents us with challenges that we didn't ask for. This can feel unfair, and navigating our struggles can feel overwhelming. It's not lost on me the strength that it takes to seek help. I believe in resilience, and that you know yourself better than anyone. Sometimes you just need some support discovering your true self.
I treat OCD using the well-researched approach of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Sometimes life presents us with challenges that we didn't ask for. This can feel unfair, and navigating our struggles can feel overwhelming. It's not lost on me the strength that it takes to seek help. I believe in resilience, and that you know yourself better than anyone. Sometimes you just need some support discovering your true self.
Clinical Services include Anxiety, Phobias, Panic, OCD, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Reproductive and Birthing Trauma, Body Image.
Hi, I’m Stacey, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and hold a Master of Art's in Counselling Psychology degree. With 15years of experience in mental health, I combine and integrate various mind-body modalities in order to tailor sessions to your individual needs. My approach is client centred and trauma-informed, with a particular emphasis on Narrative Therapy, IFS, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Clinical Services include Anxiety, Phobias, Panic, OCD, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Reproductive and Birthing Trauma, Body Image.
Hi, I’m Stacey, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and hold a Master of Art's in Counselling Psychology degree. With 15years of experience in mental health, I combine and integrate various mind-body modalities in order to tailor sessions to your individual needs. My approach is client centred and trauma-informed, with a particular emphasis on Narrative Therapy, IFS, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Most of my clients struggle with Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and/or Depression.
I've lived with OCD for over 27 years. I understand the difficulties of Anxiety, Depression, and OCD. As a Coach, I help my clients work through their journey of managing their symptoms and minimizing the impact of Anxiety, Depression, or OCD through CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) - one of the most successful treatment modality.
Most of my clients struggle with Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and/or Depression.
I've lived with OCD for over 27 years. I understand the difficulties of Anxiety, Depression, and OCD. As a Coach, I help my clients work through their journey of managing their symptoms and minimizing the impact of Anxiety, Depression, or OCD through CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) - one of the most successful treatment modality.
Welcome to the West Coast OCD and Anxiety Disorders Clinic.
We offer evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders, grounded in the latest psychological research. We specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias.
Welcome to the West Coast OCD and Anxiety Disorders Clinic.
We offer evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders, grounded in the latest psychological research. We specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias.
I specialize in helping people who may be struggling with depression/low mood, emotion dysregulation, relationship difficulties, excessive worry, OCD, social anxiety, phobias, panic, perfectionism, somatic symptoms, or stress related to daily living.
Sometimes the way that we talk to ourselves, see the world, and relate to others can get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. This often happens outside of our awareness and at times can feel automatic. My hope is that together we can come to understand these forces and help you feel empowered to make lasting changes. On my part, I strive to bring authenticity, compassion, and curiosity into my work. I am committed to a culturally-responsive approach and welcome clients from racialized and historically marginalized backgrounds.
I specialize in helping people who may be struggling with depression/low mood, emotion dysregulation, relationship difficulties, excessive worry, OCD, social anxiety, phobias, panic, perfectionism, somatic symptoms, or stress related to daily living.
Sometimes the way that we talk to ourselves, see the world, and relate to others can get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. This often happens outside of our awareness and at times can feel automatic. My hope is that together we can come to understand these forces and help you feel empowered to make lasting changes. On my part, I strive to bring authenticity, compassion, and curiosity into my work. I am committed to a culturally-responsive approach and welcome clients from racialized and historically marginalized backgrounds.
I am skilled at helping individuals manage depression, bipolar, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive, compulsive disorder, skin picking or hair pulling, psychosis, work stress and anxiety related to life changes.
I am committed to providing evidence-based treatments. I work mainly within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework and I am skilled at utilizing exposure therapy for anxiety and OCD (ERP). I also integrate strategies and skills from other modalities (so called "3rd wave CBT" e.g. DBT, ACT, MCT, and Mindfulness) to meet individual client needs.
I am skilled at helping individuals manage depression, bipolar, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive, compulsive disorder, skin picking or hair pulling, psychosis, work stress and anxiety related to life changes.
I am committed to providing evidence-based treatments. I work mainly within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework and I am skilled at utilizing exposure therapy for anxiety and OCD (ERP). I also integrate strategies and skills from other modalities (so called "3rd wave CBT" e.g. DBT, ACT, MCT, and Mindfulness) to meet individual client needs.
I provide evidence-based treatment for OCD, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
I have specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. I primarily use CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy but also incorporate techniques from other evidence-based treatments, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I provide evidence-based treatment for OCD, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
I have specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. I primarily use CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy but also incorporate techniques from other evidence-based treatments, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I specialize in working with OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders including; BFRB's (Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours), Trichotillomania, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and ADHD.
I have specialized training through the International OCD Foundation's Behaviour Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). The BTTI provides qualified professionals with evidence-based training for effective treatment of OCD and related disorders.
I specialize in working with OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders including; BFRB's (Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours), Trichotillomania, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and ADHD.
I have specialized training through the International OCD Foundation's Behaviour Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). The BTTI provides qualified professionals with evidence-based training for effective treatment of OCD and related disorders.
If anxiety is stopping you from living the life you want, I'm the therapist for you. Anxiety is my specialty. I've lived it, studied it, overcome it, and now I teach others to do the same. Do you feel like you're surviving instead of living? Are you overthinking and obsessing over things that seem easy for others? I teach people of all ages to worry less, quiet the noise, and take their lives back. This is your life, lets make it what you want. I am a clinical counsellor and certified child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional, and I am currently accepting new clients in person and online.
If anxiety is stopping you from living the life you want, I'm the therapist for you. Anxiety is my specialty. I've lived it, studied it, overcome it, and now I teach others to do the same. Do you feel like you're surviving instead of living? Are you overthinking and obsessing over things that seem easy for others? I teach people of all ages to worry less, quiet the noise, and take their lives back. This is your life, lets make it what you want. I am a clinical counsellor and certified child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional, and I am currently accepting new clients in person and online.
I also provide support in anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, work stress, life transitions, and self-esteem.
2SLGBTQ+ Community & Relationship Psychotherapist. You experience anxiety, fear, or uncertainty while navigating your sexuality, gender, relationships, and/or identity in a heteronormative society. You deal with feelings of rejection and a lack of acceptance by your family, peers, or community. Your concerns may be affecting your ability to form or maintain relationships with others. Ultimately, your individuality leaves you feeling unheard, judged, mistreated, and underrepresented. If you are seeking a safe and affirming space to address your concerns, gain a positive perspective, and be heard, I'm here for you.
I also provide support in anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, work stress, life transitions, and self-esteem.
2SLGBTQ+ Community & Relationship Psychotherapist. You experience anxiety, fear, or uncertainty while navigating your sexuality, gender, relationships, and/or identity in a heteronormative society. You deal with feelings of rejection and a lack of acceptance by your family, peers, or community. Your concerns may be affecting your ability to form or maintain relationships with others. Ultimately, your individuality leaves you feeling unheard, judged, mistreated, and underrepresented. If you are seeking a safe and affirming space to address your concerns, gain a positive perspective, and be heard, I'm here for you.
Hayley specializes in working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of OCD ( Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), BFRBs, Tics and high anxiety.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy) as well as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) are used as the main modalities of treatment. Hayley provides psychoeducation to help you better understand and make sense of the symptoms you are experiencing.
Hayley specializes in working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of OCD ( Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), BFRBs, Tics and high anxiety.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy) as well as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) are used as the main modalities of treatment. Hayley provides psychoeducation to help you better understand and make sense of the symptoms you are experiencing.
I provide treatment to individuals seeking support for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and those seeking to reduce symptoms of anxiety, OCD, and depression.
I bring over 20 years of experience supporting children and families to my practice with Kelowna Professional Group. My longstanding interest in the role of attachment as a means to foster deeper and more empathic relationships speaks to the intuition of individuals and families. My "smarter, not harder" approach is delivered with refreshing clarity, and families looking for strategies to improve relationships, foster self-fulfillment, and achieve peace of mind will appreciate my practical and collaborative approach.
I provide treatment to individuals seeking support for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and those seeking to reduce symptoms of anxiety, OCD, and depression.
I bring over 20 years of experience supporting children and families to my practice with Kelowna Professional Group. My longstanding interest in the role of attachment as a means to foster deeper and more empathic relationships speaks to the intuition of individuals and families. My "smarter, not harder" approach is delivered with refreshing clarity, and families looking for strategies to improve relationships, foster self-fulfillment, and achieve peace of mind will appreciate my practical and collaborative approach.
My clients are regular people who find themselves stuck - emotionally (negative emotions), personally (self-esteem), or relationally (conflict/communication). I work with my clients to help them experience freedom in these areas. My clients get results quickly because I use a proven system guaranteed to get them unstuck. Skeptical? That's okay, because I have a money-back satisfaction guarantee. I offer that because I know that if you can understand the underlying dynamics of your emotions, then change can start during the first session. Free consultation! You have nothing to lose, and only your freedom to gain. Call today!
My clients are regular people who find themselves stuck - emotionally (negative emotions), personally (self-esteem), or relationally (conflict/communication). I work with my clients to help them experience freedom in these areas. My clients get results quickly because I use a proven system guaranteed to get them unstuck. Skeptical? That's okay, because I have a money-back satisfaction guarantee. I offer that because I know that if you can understand the underlying dynamics of your emotions, then change can start during the first session. Free consultation! You have nothing to lose, and only your freedom to gain. Call today!
We are all struggling in our own ways through many challenges of life. The past is essential for understanding the present and shaping our future. I work collaboratively with Clients to discover their self-identity and navigate ways to explore their inner strengths.
We are all struggling in our own ways through many challenges of life. The past is essential for understanding the present and shaping our future. I work collaboratively with Clients to discover their self-identity and navigate ways to explore their inner strengths.
Perhaps you are here because you need relief from your pain and disparagement and you long for the joy and peace you see others living with. Grief, trauma, anxiety, broken relationships, and disconnection with those you love most is exhausting. With more than just relief for your symptoms, I believe that you can overcome your current difficulties, redefine your relationships, and cultivate the best version of yourself. There has been much research garnered around neuroscience, trauma, and attachment that gives us insight into real interventions and strategies to help individuals heal, grow, and live in a place of discovery and hope.
Perhaps you are here because you need relief from your pain and disparagement and you long for the joy and peace you see others living with. Grief, trauma, anxiety, broken relationships, and disconnection with those you love most is exhausting. With more than just relief for your symptoms, I believe that you can overcome your current difficulties, redefine your relationships, and cultivate the best version of yourself. There has been much research garnered around neuroscience, trauma, and attachment that gives us insight into real interventions and strategies to help individuals heal, grow, and live in a place of discovery and hope.
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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.