Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in N5X
Alison Watt
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N5X (Online Only)
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, who specializes in providing clinical counselling services to adolescents and young adults.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, who specializes in providing clinical counselling services to adolescents and young adults.
Voices In Recovery- Jerilyn Hurwitz
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, CIEC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N5X
Accepting NEW clients both in-person and virtually. Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. If you are struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, I know how alone you must feel and finding someone who truly gets where you are coming from is hard to find. I want you to know that I have been there, and am passionate about helping others along their journey, while recognizing that no two individuals are alike. I see myself as not only your therapist, but also your coach and mentor. I will always strive to provide client-centered care that is collaborative and tailored to meet your needs.
Accepting NEW clients both in-person and virtually. Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. If you are struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, I know how alone you must feel and finding someone who truly gets where you are coming from is hard to find. I want you to know that I have been there, and am passionate about helping others along their journey, while recognizing that no two individuals are alike. I see myself as not only your therapist, but also your coach and mentor. I will always strive to provide client-centered care that is collaborative and tailored to meet your needs.
Naomi Wiesenthal
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
London, ON N5X (Online Only)
We practice from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) standpoint. We're less interested in labels or in figuring out what’s “broken”, preferring to work with you to find ways to shift processes to help you with your goals. We have experience in providing both brief and longer-term treatment that is evidence-based (i.e., shown to work). We try to help you within your timeframe. We see the psychologist and client both as “real people”, having “real” conversations, about “real life”, to make real changes that are really important to you.
We practice from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) standpoint. We're less interested in labels or in figuring out what’s “broken”, preferring to work with you to find ways to shift processes to help you with your goals. We have experience in providing both brief and longer-term treatment that is evidence-based (i.e., shown to work). We try to help you within your timeframe. We see the psychologist and client both as “real people”, having “real” conversations, about “real life”, to make real changes that are really important to you.
Sarah Weaver
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA Hons, MA Hons, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N5X (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! The first 30-minute session is free for new clients. Do you need help improving your depression symptoms? The generic self-care tips (think bubble baths, journaling and cups of tea) aren't working for you. Do you feel disconnected from your family or friends, and unsure of who you are anymore. Do you use social media or avoidance to cope with these feelings? They likely left you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and overstimulated. As someone who understands how you feel, I want to help you feel excited about life again!
Accepting new clients! The first 30-minute session is free for new clients. Do you need help improving your depression symptoms? The generic self-care tips (think bubble baths, journaling and cups of tea) aren't working for you. Do you feel disconnected from your family or friends, and unsure of who you are anymore. Do you use social media or avoidance to cope with these feelings? They likely left you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and overstimulated. As someone who understands how you feel, I want to help you feel excited about life again!
Rising Insight Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
London, ON N5X
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS with daytime and evening appointments available! Welcome to our clinic - we are a team of professionals who understand that finding the right therapist is no easy task. We are trained in different approaches such as neurofeedback, ACT, CBT, and DBT, to effectively support our clients.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS with daytime and evening appointments available! Welcome to our clinic - we are a team of professionals who understand that finding the right therapist is no easy task. We are trained in different approaches such as neurofeedback, ACT, CBT, and DBT, to effectively support our clients.
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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.