Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in M9L
Sarah Silman
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
North York, ON M9L
Welcome! I'm Sarah - Registered Social Worker with 10 + years of experience working with individuals and families in Toronto. I currently offer counselling services for children, youth and adults. I am well aware of the impact that stress, worry, anxiety and negative thinking can have on our daily lives and overall well-being. This sometimes leads us to feeling a bit "stuck" - but there is another way. Therapy can help if you give it a chance. I am trained in various therapeutic modalities and incorporate them to offer a tailored approach to support you best.
Welcome! I'm Sarah - Registered Social Worker with 10 + years of experience working with individuals and families in Toronto. I currently offer counselling services for children, youth and adults. I am well aware of the impact that stress, worry, anxiety and negative thinking can have on our daily lives and overall well-being. This sometimes leads us to feeling a bit "stuck" - but there is another way. Therapy can help if you give it a chance. I am trained in various therapeutic modalities and incorporate them to offer a tailored approach to support you best.
Restorative Trauma Practice
Registered Social Worker, MSW/RSW, EMDR, SP
Verified Verified
North York, ON M9L
As a social worker/psychotherapist, I am known for my integrity, compassion, and warmth. I have 14 years of extensive clinical practice supporting individuals who have endured past and present traumatic and hurtful life experiences. I guide individuals out of painful emotions, thoughts, and somatic reactions by creatively combining therapies like EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and interventions that heal distressing cognitive, emotional, and behavioural patterns. My goal as a clinician is to provide relief and the experience of wellness to all the individuals I work with, as each person deserves to experience inner peace.
As a social worker/psychotherapist, I am known for my integrity, compassion, and warmth. I have 14 years of extensive clinical practice supporting individuals who have endured past and present traumatic and hurtful life experiences. I guide individuals out of painful emotions, thoughts, and somatic reactions by creatively combining therapies like EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and interventions that heal distressing cognitive, emotional, and behavioural patterns. My goal as a clinician is to provide relief and the experience of wellness to all the individuals I work with, as each person deserves to experience inner peace.
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Obsessive-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.