Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Lake Country, BC
Jocelyn Watson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
I work well with clients struggling to find moderation or control, especially those with Anxiety or OCD.
Are you looking to get back in control of yourself and your life? Often, we can feel like we are victims at the hands of our emotions, like someone else is running our lives and we are just watching it happen. When we are in this space, we can find ourselves distant from our loved ones, our values, and even ourselves. I work to empower you back to a place where you are able to decide what you want your life to look like, so that when difficult thoughts and emotions arise, you can face them, decide what you want to do with them, and act in a way that you can be proud of.
I work well with clients struggling to find moderation or control, especially those with Anxiety or OCD.
Are you looking to get back in control of yourself and your life? Often, we can feel like we are victims at the hands of our emotions, like someone else is running our lives and we are just watching it happen. When we are in this space, we can find ourselves distant from our loved ones, our values, and even ourselves. I work to empower you back to a place where you are able to decide what you want your life to look like, so that when difficult thoughts and emotions arise, you can face them, decide what you want to do with them, and act in a way that you can be proud of.
I have an eclectic approach to counselling. My approach is highly successful as I tailor the approach, techniques, and therapeutic environment to meet your individual needs. However, I draw primarily from Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory and neuroscience and use EMDR, talk, play and art based interventions. I work with children, youth, families couples and individual adults. I help to support challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, loss and addictions.
I have an eclectic approach to counselling. My approach is highly successful as I tailor the approach, techniques, and therapeutic environment to meet your individual needs. However, I draw primarily from Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory and neuroscience and use EMDR, talk, play and art based interventions. I work with children, youth, families couples and individual adults. I help to support challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, loss and addictions.
I combine multiple approaches into my sessions including, CBT, DBT, and the Gottman method for relationship issues and couples therapy. With my integrative and flexible approach I offer a meaningful and non judgmental space so that you can gain a deeper knowledge of yourself and your partner.
I combine multiple approaches into my sessions including, CBT, DBT, and the Gottman method for relationship issues and couples therapy. With my integrative and flexible approach I offer a meaningful and non judgmental space so that you can gain a deeper knowledge of yourself and your partner.
I stongly believe that everyone can create a happy and fulfilled life, and sometimes we just can’t find our way through the weeds to that field of possibility. I can help you overcome those blocks to happiness like anxiety, phobias, trauma, or depression. I am here to help you thrive and enjoy a more fulfilling life. I have a broad range of experience working with children and adults with trauma-related challenges, general stress and burnout, or other emotional issues.
I stongly believe that everyone can create a happy and fulfilled life, and sometimes we just can’t find our way through the weeds to that field of possibility. I can help you overcome those blocks to happiness like anxiety, phobias, trauma, or depression. I am here to help you thrive and enjoy a more fulfilling life. I have a broad range of experience working with children and adults with trauma-related challenges, general stress and burnout, or other emotional issues.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
I specialize in working with people moving through Life's varying transitions - in particular with our "role" changes such as pregnancy, parenthood, peri/menopause and also identity/self worth and esteem struggles. Life can stir up anxiety, depression, disempowerment, and loss of Self. I work to help ground you back to your inner strength, to Who You Are, and help you find ways to navigate the rough waters. Working with your inner landscape, we will seek to uncover your own often buried inner wisdom, reclaiming your strength and power.
I specialize in working with people moving through Life's varying transitions - in particular with our "role" changes such as pregnancy, parenthood, peri/menopause and also identity/self worth and esteem struggles. Life can stir up anxiety, depression, disempowerment, and loss of Self. I work to help ground you back to your inner strength, to Who You Are, and help you find ways to navigate the rough waters. Working with your inner landscape, we will seek to uncover your own often buried inner wisdom, reclaiming your strength and power.
If you're ready to overcome a past trauma, deal with a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 8 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.
If you're ready to overcome a past trauma, deal with a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 8 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.
Megan DeSimone, The Life Balance Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, MTC
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
Sara provides client-centered counselling services for children, youth, adults, and couples. She offers an eclectic approach to counselling, utilizing different therapies that are personally suited for her clients based on their personalities and difficulties. It is her belief that all people have the ability to heal and make positive changes to their lives. With empathy and validation, she integrates skills within these sessions to create a safe, relaxed, and confidential environment. Sara’s main orientation of practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Sara provides client-centered counselling services for children, youth, adults, and couples. She offers an eclectic approach to counselling, utilizing different therapies that are personally suited for her clients based on their personalities and difficulties. It is her belief that all people have the ability to heal and make positive changes to their lives. With empathy and validation, she integrates skills within these sessions to create a safe, relaxed, and confidential environment. Sara’s main orientation of practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Verity Teagle: Teens & Adults, Clarity &
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, gender identity, relationship stress, or grief, I specialize in supporting teens, adults, & neurodivergent individuals (including those navigating autism & ADHD) in-person in Kelowna & online elsewhere in BC.
I offer neurodiversity & LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, adults, & preteens in Kelowna. I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, ADHD, gender identity, & life transitions. Using ACT, CBT, ERP, & Mindfulness, I tailor each session to your unique needs, supporting growth, resilience, & clarity.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, gender identity, relationship stress, or grief, I specialize in supporting teens, adults, & neurodivergent individuals (including those navigating autism & ADHD) in-person in Kelowna & online elsewhere in BC.
I offer neurodiversity & LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, adults, & preteens in Kelowna. I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, ADHD, gender identity, & life transitions. Using ACT, CBT, ERP, & Mindfulness, I tailor each session to your unique needs, supporting growth, resilience, & clarity.
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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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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.