Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Vernon, BC
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).
Kelowna therapy for Eating Disorders, OCD, ADHD, and Trauma - Welcoming new faces!
In sessions, I mix structured therapy with real conversation—sometimes serious, sometimes sprinkled with a laugh. I draw from EMDR, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to help you understand patterns and emotions in ways that feel less overwhelming and more like teamwork.
Kelowna therapy for Eating Disorders, OCD, ADHD, and Trauma - Welcoming new faces!
In sessions, I mix structured therapy with real conversation—sometimes serious, sometimes sprinkled with a laugh. I draw from EMDR, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to help you understand patterns and emotions in ways that feel less overwhelming and more like teamwork.
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.
I support clients from diverse backgrounds facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, disordered eating, ASD, and relationship issues.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, ASD, neurodiversity, depression, emotion regulation, and self-awareness. With training in ACT, CBT, SFBT, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, I combine a variety of approaches to best suit your needs. I offer online counselling for residents across Canada and limited in-person sessions in Vernon, BC.
I support clients from diverse backgrounds facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, disordered eating, ASD, and relationship issues.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, ASD, neurodiversity, depression, emotion regulation, and self-awareness. With training in ACT, CBT, SFBT, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, I combine a variety of approaches to best suit your needs. I offer online counselling for residents across Canada and limited in-person sessions in Vernon, BC.
I have a passion for working with individuals who are struggling to stay on top of their emotional responses. This can be due to so many factors from the state of our world, the result of high anxiety, an overactive stress response, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, conflict in relationships, or burnout. We all experience times when our usual coping strategies are no longer enough and we are in distress. Our relationships suffer, our work suffers and our families suffer.
I have a passion for working with individuals who are struggling to stay on top of their emotional responses. This can be due to so many factors from the state of our world, the result of high anxiety, an overactive stress response, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, conflict in relationships, or burnout. We all experience times when our usual coping strategies are no longer enough and we are in distress. Our relationships suffer, our work suffers and our families suffer.
I am a Registered Professional Counsellor who has over 10 years experience in the Mental Health and Human Service field. I have a BA, with a Major in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Psychology in which I graduated with Honours. I have experience helping clients in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Self-harm, Substance Abuse, Bullying, Relationships, Family Conflict, and Parenting After Separation. I also work as a vender with ICBC and can help with any symptoms due to a motor vehicle accident.
I am a Registered Professional Counsellor who has over 10 years experience in the Mental Health and Human Service field. I have a BA, with a Major in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Psychology in which I graduated with Honours. I have experience helping clients in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Self-harm, Substance Abuse, Bullying, Relationships, Family Conflict, and Parenting After Separation. I also work as a vender with ICBC and can help with any symptoms due to a motor vehicle accident.
Are you ready to take the first step toward healing and growth?
Life can be overwhelming especially when faced with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma or life's many challenges. You are not alone I am here to offer you a safe compassionate space to begin your journey towards wellness.
I believe true healing comes from treating both the mind and body as a whole. Our bodies often hold onto stress and trauma and this can manifest as mental or physical illness. By addressing not only your thoughts and emotions but also how these issues show up in your body, we can release the weight of past traumas and help you to move forward.
Are you ready to take the first step toward healing and growth?
Life can be overwhelming especially when faced with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma or life's many challenges. You are not alone I am here to offer you a safe compassionate space to begin your journey towards wellness.
I believe true healing comes from treating both the mind and body as a whole. Our bodies often hold onto stress and trauma and this can manifest as mental or physical illness. By addressing not only your thoughts and emotions but also how these issues show up in your body, we can release the weight of past traumas and help you to move forward.
Megan DeSimone, The Life Balance Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, MTC
8 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
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.
I specialize in women’s health and have extensive training and experience working with the LGBT community, survivors of domestic violence, women who are navigating postpartum depression, birth trauma, and fertility issues, and individuals struggling with substance use and addiction. Coming from a background in CBT, DBT, and meditation and yoga, I bring elements of each of these modalities to my work with clients.
On a personal note, I am the very proud parent of three biracial kids, one whom is non-binary and queer. I have lived experience of what it's like to parent neurodiverse children and children with mental health struggles.
I specialize in women’s health and have extensive training and experience working with the LGBT community, survivors of domestic violence, women who are navigating postpartum depression, birth trauma, and fertility issues, and individuals struggling with substance use and addiction. Coming from a background in CBT, DBT, and meditation and yoga, I bring elements of each of these modalities to my work with clients.
On a personal note, I am the very proud parent of three biracial kids, one whom is non-binary and queer. I have lived experience of what it's like to parent neurodiverse children and children with mental health struggles.
Welcome to our group practice, where compassionate master’s level counsellors are committed to supporting our community. We specialize in addressing a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and couples therapy. We recognize that finding the right counsellor can be a challenge, so our priority is to match each client with a professional who truly understands their unique needs and concerns. Our practice offers a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, tailored to support both individuals and families on their journey toward healing and growth.
Welcome to our group practice, where compassionate master’s level counsellors are committed to supporting our community. We specialize in addressing a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and couples therapy. We recognize that finding the right counsellor can be a challenge, so our priority is to match each client with a professional who truly understands their unique needs and concerns. Our practice offers a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, tailored to support both individuals and families on their journey toward healing and growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Does it feel like it takes too much energy to just get out of bed? Do you want to feel you have more control of your life? For more than 15 years I have supported Indigenous and non-Indigenous children, youth and adults with issues related to anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, sexuality, social struggles, and trauma related to residential schools. I am passionate about helping you overcome obstacles to the success in life that you want and deserve. I believe that healing is a holistic journey that takes all aspects of your life into account, and doesn't focus on only one part or symptom.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Does it feel like it takes too much energy to just get out of bed? Do you want to feel you have more control of your life? For more than 15 years I have supported Indigenous and non-Indigenous children, youth and adults with issues related to anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, sexuality, social struggles, and trauma related to residential schools. I am passionate about helping you overcome obstacles to the success in life that you want and deserve. I believe that healing is a holistic journey that takes all aspects of your life into account, and doesn't focus on only one part or symptom.
As a Certified Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person has a right to share their story. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking. I deal with the root issue(s), not just the symptoms of the problems that are presented. Many have no where to turn and feel trapped in their issues, whether shame, fear, loneliness, anger, or hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to find the healing we need.
As a Certified Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person has a right to share their story. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking. I deal with the root issue(s), not just the symptoms of the problems that are presented. Many have no where to turn and feel trapped in their issues, whether shame, fear, loneliness, anger, or hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to find the healing we need.
Felicia is a Clinical Counsellor with extensive experience in successfully supporting clients as they work toward their counselling goals, whether in trauma work, grief and loss or relationship repair. Her laid-back and genuine approach puts clients at ease, and allows for good collaboration and a productive working relationship. She works with all ages, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and uses a wide range of modalities to best meet the needs of her clients. These include trauma informed interventions, play and art therapy, research-based parenting strategies, family systems, mindfulness, CBT, and EMDR.
Felicia is a Clinical Counsellor with extensive experience in successfully supporting clients as they work toward their counselling goals, whether in trauma work, grief and loss or relationship repair. Her laid-back and genuine approach puts clients at ease, and allows for good collaboration and a productive working relationship. She works with all ages, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and uses a wide range of modalities to best meet the needs of her clients. These include trauma informed interventions, play and art therapy, research-based parenting strategies, family systems, mindfulness, CBT, and EMDR.
Significant life events and transitions can throw anyone off their "best self." Our work together will help you regain a sense of balance and focus, identity, and belonging. I believe individuals are experts on themselves, and I walk beside my clients offering insight and resources that help them move toward the life they want to live. "True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.”-Brene Brown
Significant life events and transitions can throw anyone off their "best self." Our work together will help you regain a sense of balance and focus, identity, and belonging. I believe individuals are experts on themselves, and I walk beside my clients offering insight and resources that help them move toward the life they want to live. "True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.”-Brene Brown
Thanks for visiting my page!
Children are one third of our population and all of our future. That's why I specialize in children, teens and families. I believe that parents do the best they can with the tools they have been given - tools that can be learned and expanded through counselling. I graduated with my Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors I work primarily with individual children (6-12), individual teens (ages 13+) and parents, but I work with individual non-parents as well.
Thanks for visiting my page!
Children are one third of our population and all of our future. That's why I specialize in children, teens and families. I believe that parents do the best they can with the tools they have been given - tools that can be learned and expanded through counselling. I graduated with my Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors I work primarily with individual children (6-12), individual teens (ages 13+) and parents, but I work with individual non-parents as well.
I offer low-cost counselling for people who feel everything deeply, especially those with Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD traits. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much” or “too sensitive” or told to “calm down,” you’re not alone. Some days you feel fine, then suddenly overwhelmed by small things like a text left unread or a comment. If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken, you deserve support that understands all of this.
I offer low-cost counselling for people who feel everything deeply, especially those with Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD traits. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much” or “too sensitive” or told to “calm down,” you’re not alone. Some days you feel fine, then suddenly overwhelmed by small things like a text left unread or a comment. If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken, you deserve support that understands all of this.
After many years of working in healthcare and education in the U.K., the Netherlands and Canada, I realized that I wanted to help others more directly. I wanted to create a safe, understanding, caring, non-judgemental space for people to share their mental health journey with me. I have developed the skills and knowledge, through education at KCPC and through work with the Canadian Mental Health Association and as a BouncBack coach, to use an integrative approach to counselling to guide and support people to reach their mental health goals. This means that I will work with you to find the best way that works for you!
After many years of working in healthcare and education in the U.K., the Netherlands and Canada, I realized that I wanted to help others more directly. I wanted to create a safe, understanding, caring, non-judgemental space for people to share their mental health journey with me. I have developed the skills and knowledge, through education at KCPC and through work with the Canadian Mental Health Association and as a BouncBack coach, to use an integrative approach to counselling to guide and support people to reach their mental health goals. This means that I will work with you to find the best way that works for you!
Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you just can't get control over your feelings? You are not alone. Feelings of sadness, anxiousness, insecurity, anger, stress or shame can be overpowering. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can share your story and work to find solutions. We use an integrated approach that adjusts to your individual needs to help you find relief. Using a variety of techniques, we can help you reach your goals and experience a lifelong transformation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you just can't get control over your feelings? You are not alone. Feelings of sadness, anxiousness, insecurity, anger, stress or shame can be overpowering. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can share your story and work to find solutions. We use an integrated approach that adjusts to your individual needs to help you find relief. Using a variety of techniques, we can help you reach your goals and experience a lifelong transformation.
You're tired of just surviving and ready to design a life that feels worth living. Maybe trauma or substance use has kept you stuck in patterns that aren't serving you, or you're navigating cultural transitions while trying to figure out who you want to be. You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, anger or relationship issues, but you're not just looking to "cope better" - you want to create something meaningful. You're ready to dig deeper, understand the patterns, and build the life you actually deserve, not just the one you've settled for.
You're tired of just surviving and ready to design a life that feels worth living. Maybe trauma or substance use has kept you stuck in patterns that aren't serving you, or you're navigating cultural transitions while trying to figure out who you want to be. You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, anger or relationship issues, but you're not just looking to "cope better" - you want to create something meaningful. You're ready to dig deeper, understand the patterns, and build the life you actually deserve, not just the one you've settled for.
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.
See more therapy options for Vernon
Nearby Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors Searches for Vernon
See More Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) CounsellorsNearby Searches for Vernon
See More CounsellorsObsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors
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.