Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Vancouver, BC
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Erik Schindler
Counsellor, MBA, MCP, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Although I see clients facing a wide variety of challenges, I specialize in working with adults, couples, and teens in a few areas:
OCD
, anxiety, life transitions, finding meaning, depression, and relationship issues.
Change. Do you have the feeling that something has to change… but you’re just not sure what it is? Or you have a good idea what and where you want to be… but just don’t know what changes to make to get there? Are you struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Or are obsessions and compulsions ruling your life? Are your relationships – intimate, family, work – suffering? And are you ready to take that first step… towards change?

Jane Woo
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with adults with difficulties such as social anxiety, panic disorder,
obsessive
compulsive disorder, specific phobias, health anxiety, and excessive worrying.
Reaching out for help can be uncomfortable and intimidating, but an important step in leading a more fulfilling life. I’m a warm and compassionate registered psychologist (registration number 2216) with over 8 years of clinical experience helping people from diverse backgrounds overcome anxiety and depression. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and respectful space for clients to explore and work through their challenges.

Michael Garfinkel - Anxiety Relief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! My name is Michael. If you're coping with anxiety,
OCD
, or trauma, I can support you in finding relief. I grew up in Vancouver, where I struggled with depression and low self-worth throughout my adolescence and early adulthood. Driven to seek solutions, I spent years studying Zen meditation in Japan and plant medicine in Peru. Through those experiences I learned that there is not one miracle cure, but an array of skills and practices we can harness to cultivate our health and wellbeing.

Adrienne Wang
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
We all have the potential to make meaningful changes to lead the lives we desire. I specialize in helping adults with concerns such as obsessions and/or compulsions, chronic worrying, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, perfectionism, and body-focused repetitive behaviours (e.g., hair-pulling, skin-picking). I greatly enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life. My therapeutic style is sincere and unassuming. I bring compassion to each session as I work collaboratively with my clients to explore difficult issues.

Vancouver Psychotherapy Clinic
MA
While stress, anxiety, sadness, health problems, and relationship conflicts are a common part of life, if they're interfering with work, school, family, relationships, or other areas of your life that are important to you, you may benefit from therapy. My clients experience a range of difficulties from anxiety disorders,
OCD
, PTSD, depression, substance or impulse control issues, chronic pain or health problems, and high-conflict relationships. The thing they all have in common is they feel like their emotions, behaviours, or past experiences have prevented them from living the fullest, most meaningful life possible.

Debbie Leung
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Psychologist and director of Wise Mind Centre, a Vancouver-based service that provides primarily cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to adolescents and adult clients and their loved ones. I work with clients who struggle with a variety of psychological problems, including anxiety,
OCD
, stress, depression, substance use, life transitions, parenting difficulties, self-harm behavior, suicidal ideations, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties, and borderline personality disorder. My service could be offered in both English and Chinese.

Dana Thordarson - Telus Health Care Centres
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I am a registered psychologist practicing in clinical psychology. My practice focuses on assessment and therapy for anxiety,
OCD
, stress, posttraumatic stress, habit disorders, and depression in adults, using CBT, ACT, and other evidence-based approaches. I enjoy helping clients take practical and active approaches to their problems, learn ways to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively, and have richer and more rewarding lives.

Dr. Jan van der Tempel
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have a PhD in Clinical & Counselling Psychology and am currently applying for registration as a Registered Psychologist in BC. My private practice work focuses on
obsessive
-compulsive disorder (
OCD
) and related concerns. If you are experiencing intrusive or
obsessive
thoughts related to contamination, accidents or violence, sex, identity, morality, religion, health/illness, checking, repeating, counting, "just right" feelings, or other types of troubling thoughts and behaviours, I'm here to help. I also offer treatment for phobias, panic attacks, and health anxiety, as well as social anxiety, perfectionism, and depression.

Sam Rumak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues? I am here to help you. I primarily offer therapy via videoconference or telephone to adults living in British Columbia. I have experience and enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and those with complex presentations. 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.

Ryan Charles Salter
Counsellor, RP (Q), MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough enough, but can sometimes seem impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. I specialize in working with people with anxiety and
OCD
, BPD, addictions, and depression. Therapy can be a strange process, I try to make it simple and straightforward. We get to know each other, and figure out if we’re a good fit. We get a clear picture of what the problems are, and what’s going wrong (and what’s going right) in your life.

Mark Weinberg
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Diagnosis and treatment of
OCD
.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a PhD from the University of British Columbia. I have been in mental health practice for over 20 years. During this time, I have helped patients presenting with a large variety of issues through difficult periods in their lives. By providing clarity, hope and practical help to people, I have been able to shift lives in a positive direction. As a Scientist-Practitioner, I am dedicated to evidence-based therapy. I keep abreast of recent advances in the scientific literature and regularly update my training so I can offer treatments that really help.

Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with expertise in the delivery of scientifically-supported treatments for
obsessive
compulsive and related disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, as well as a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. I have worked with clients in both outpatient and inpatient hospital settings and currently oversee clinical services within a hospital setting as well. My practice, Forward Thinking Psychological Services, provides clients with the skills and tools they need to move ahead in their lives and achieve their goals, despite the distress they may experience.

Jace Park
Counsellor, RPC, Coach, MA
Verified
Verified
As a counsellor, coach, and psychologist, I have worked for lots of clients suffering from psychological problems with substance abuse, adolescent depressive symptoms, aggression, ADHD, and online game addiction, PTSD,
OCD
, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, burnout syndrome, eating disorder, and social phobia.
Let's make a beautiful world together! The real meaning of my own being does not exist without you. My existence is relying on you and my beautiful tomorrow is related to making relationships with you. I would like to support you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. You are the reason for my being. I would like to make a wonderful world with you.

Jessica Berntson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am a PhD trained Clinical Psychologist. Areas of expertise are
OCD
, anxiety (panic, phobias, social, generalized), health fears/illness anxiety, and somatic distress.

New Heights OCD & Anxiety
MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
OCD
is an insidious disorder that it often attaches itself to those things that are most valued by an individual.
At New Heights, we specialize in the treatment of
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder. We are proud to say that we are Vancouver's only such Clinic.
OCD
is often recognized and treated as any other anxiety disorder resulting in treatment that is non-effective, and, at times, counter productive. Although
OCD
is an anxiety-based disorder, the treatment protocols are unique and highly specialized. It is our belief that
OCD
warrants its own specialty, and we are committed to providing evidence based therapy that reflects current research and best practice. We acknowledge the degree to which this condition is under-serviced and under-recognized amongst mental health professionals and the public mental health system.

Jordana Glotman
Counsellor, BA&Sc, MEd, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
When working with
OCD
, I use Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment.
Welcome! My name is Jordana. I am here to help you navigate the challenges that prompted you to seek counseling. I am passionate about working with clients with Anxiety,
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder (
OCD
), and Burnout. I also work with High Performance Individuals, including athletes and performing artists.
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New Heights OCD and Anxiety Clinic- OCD Clinician
Occupational Therapist, MOT
Verified
Verified
Finding a therapist specializing in treating
obsessive
-compulsive disorder and anxiety-related disorders can be challenging. With over nine years of experience as a therapist in public mental health settings, both inpatient psychiatry and outpatient community settings. I have extensive clinical experience treating
OCD
, anxiety, and depression. I am a registered occupational therapist with advanced training in Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) from the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) and the University of Pennsylvania and Specialized CBT for
OCD
from Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry.

Braden Victor Moore
Counsellor, BEd, MA, CCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are looking for a therapist that understands your anxiety, depression, or
OCD
, I'm here.
I work with all sorts of people, but 2SLGBTQ+ issues and the challenges of being queer in a majority heterosexual world are often the centre of conversation. I focus on helping people to understand and express their identity in the context of the intersection between 2SLGBTQ+ issues and the mental health struggles that accompany this journey, such as anxiety, depression, and
obsessive
-compulsive disorder. Many people in and out of the 2SLGBTQ+ community are struggling with anxious or intrusive thoughts, dealing with family rejection or loss, and experiencing depression. It's time to take control of our identities.

Sandra Wallace - Ocd Coach
Psychiatric Nurse, RPN
Verified
Verified
Most of my clients struggle with
Obsessive
-Compulsive Disorder (
OCD
), Anxiety and/or Depression. Often times, their day-to-day activities suffer due to the implications of these challenges. Their relationships, professional goals, and personal aspirations seem difficult to realize. Their primary goal is to live purposeful, happy lives alongside
OCD
, Depression, and/or Anxiety. They wish to manage the impact of these challenging mental health problems and feel empowered.

Changeways Clinic
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
Changeways Clinic is a private practice of 18 psychologists all specializing in the provision of evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). We see a wide variety of clients, with an emphasis on mood and anxiety-related problems (including panic, PTSD,
OCD
, social anxiety, and phobias). Individual clinicians also provide services in the areas of parenting, chronic pain, personality disorder, life coaching, return to work, CBT for insomnia, and issues related to sexual orientation. We integrate the principles of acceptance-based and mindfulness-based approaches along with more traditional CBT -based methods.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors
How long does OCD treatment take?
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.