Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in North York, ON
I have worked extensively with clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, low self esteem, and mood disorders, and many other issues.
I have had the privilege of working with the adolescent and young adult population for over 20 years. Through these years I have gained the keen understanding of the ever-changing challenges and needs of this population. My extensive experience gives me the edge in working with adolescents and families who are struggling with all sorts of issues. I have been blessed with the opportunity of helping hundreds of individuals and families deal with and overcome their struggles and regain control of their lives. I am also trained in EFT marraige counseling - enhancing relationships and enriching lives.
I have worked extensively with clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, low self esteem, and mood disorders, and many other issues.
I have had the privilege of working with the adolescent and young adult population for over 20 years. Through these years I have gained the keen understanding of the ever-changing challenges and needs of this population. My extensive experience gives me the edge in working with adolescents and families who are struggling with all sorts of issues. I have been blessed with the opportunity of helping hundreds of individuals and families deal with and overcome their struggles and regain control of their lives. I am also trained in EFT marraige counseling - enhancing relationships and enriching lives.
Bilingual therapist offering counselling in both English and Polish. With over 20 years experience, I believe that people are experts of their own lives; however, when dealing with challenging life issues, they often benefit from empathic support and guidance in order to find new perspectives for problem-solving and personal growth. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental and validating environment to support my clients in expressing their thoughts and emotions, to feel that they are heard and they matter, to make new, healthy choices in dealing with difficulties, and to restore a sense of hope and balance in their life journey.
Bilingual therapist offering counselling in both English and Polish. With over 20 years experience, I believe that people are experts of their own lives; however, when dealing with challenging life issues, they often benefit from empathic support and guidance in order to find new perspectives for problem-solving and personal growth. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental and validating environment to support my clients in expressing their thoughts and emotions, to feel that they are heard and they matter, to make new, healthy choices in dealing with difficulties, and to restore a sense of hope and balance in their life journey.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, OCD, weight loss, parenting or relationship difficulties, or just feeling off and unsure why, therapy can be a place to slow down and make sense of it all.
Hi there, have you been feeling hijacked by your own thoughts - like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t shake the worry or guilt? Or perhaps you're dealing with burnout, or other life stressors. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. I am a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist. I care deeply about the people I work with, and I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. It often starts with noticing, naming, and gently shifting the patterns that are keeping you stuck. I’ll bring warmth, genuine caring, curiosity, and the occasional sense of humour as we figure things out together at your pace.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, OCD, weight loss, parenting or relationship difficulties, or just feeling off and unsure why, therapy can be a place to slow down and make sense of it all.
Hi there, have you been feeling hijacked by your own thoughts - like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t shake the worry or guilt? Or perhaps you're dealing with burnout, or other life stressors. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. I am a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist. I care deeply about the people I work with, and I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. It often starts with noticing, naming, and gently shifting the patterns that are keeping you stuck. I’ll bring warmth, genuine caring, curiosity, and the occasional sense of humour as we figure things out together at your pace.
Yosipovich is especially passionate about working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, selective mutism, and phobias.
Dr. Yosipovich is a Clinical Child and School Psychologist, supporting children, adolescents, and parents. She has worked in multiple settings including hospitals, schools, and private practice. Her approach is evidence based and includes working with the child/adolescent, their parents, and consulting with the school to ensure support at all levels.
Yosipovich is especially passionate about working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, selective mutism, and phobias.
Dr. Yosipovich is a Clinical Child and School Psychologist, supporting children, adolescents, and parents. She has worked in multiple settings including hospitals, schools, and private practice. Her approach is evidence based and includes working with the child/adolescent, their parents, and consulting with the school to ensure support at all levels.
She has trained at the doctoral level, with over a decade of experience providing evidenced-based clinical treatment and counselling for a range of psychological disorders and concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, difficult relationships, perfectionism, and self-criticism.
Dr. Parikh offers integrative treatment approach that draws from her extensive training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), as well as exposure-based and trauma-informed therapy models. She has a special interest in incorporating mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion focused approaches into therapy when appropriate.
She has trained at the doctoral level, with over a decade of experience providing evidenced-based clinical treatment and counselling for a range of psychological disorders and concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, difficult relationships, perfectionism, and self-criticism.
Dr. Parikh offers integrative treatment approach that draws from her extensive training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), as well as exposure-based and trauma-informed therapy models. She has a special interest in incorporating mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion focused approaches into therapy when appropriate.
Are you confined to a personal prison due to your compulsions?
You'll learn to tolerate uncertainty and doubt, resist compulsions, and get back to enjoying your life, your relationships, and your hobbies. You don't have to suffer. It is possible to enjoy life again without spending every waking moment in your head, or repeating behaviours trying to find a feeling that won't come.
Are you confined to a personal prison due to your compulsions?
You'll learn to tolerate uncertainty and doubt, resist compulsions, and get back to enjoying your life, your relationships, and your hobbies. You don't have to suffer. It is possible to enjoy life again without spending every waking moment in your head, or repeating behaviours trying to find a feeling that won't come.
With her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and 16 plus years of counselling experience, Kim specializes in mood disturbances such as: anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD).
Controlling Obsessive Thought Patterns • Managing Anxious & Depressive Moods • Setting Boundaries • Getting to the Root of Anger • Increasing Self-esteem • Facing Loss & Rejection • Resolving Conflict • Accepting Imperfection and Uncertainty • Trading Control for Freedom • Christian faith-based perspective (upon request) for religious clients.
With her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and 16 plus years of counselling experience, Kim specializes in mood disturbances such as: anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD).
Controlling Obsessive Thought Patterns • Managing Anxious & Depressive Moods • Setting Boundaries • Getting to the Root of Anger • Increasing Self-esteem • Facing Loss & Rejection • Resolving Conflict • Accepting Imperfection and Uncertainty • Trading Control for Freedom • Christian faith-based perspective (upon request) for religious clients.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with OCD and/or other anxiety problems.
I have seen the debilitating effects these problems have on peoples lives and have dedicated my practice to these concerns. Most of my clients seek me out for my experience treating OCD and other anxiety presentations. I offer cognitive behavioural therapy, tailored to your specific concerns and needs.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with OCD and/or other anxiety problems.
I have seen the debilitating effects these problems have on peoples lives and have dedicated my practice to these concerns. Most of my clients seek me out for my experience treating OCD and other anxiety presentations. I offer cognitive behavioural therapy, tailored to your specific concerns and needs.
Life is a journey full of ups and downs, twists and turns. So, of course, we all stumble, fall, or get off track along the way. The reasons are numerous, and the stumbles and falls can sometimes feel extremely painful. We can feel confused, stressed, discouraged, and sad. We are all human, and we all need someone to help us along the journey. Let me walk with you and begin the journey to health and healing.
Life is a journey full of ups and downs, twists and turns. So, of course, we all stumble, fall, or get off track along the way. The reasons are numerous, and the stumbles and falls can sometimes feel extremely painful. We can feel confused, stressed, discouraged, and sad. We are all human, and we all need someone to help us along the journey. Let me walk with you and begin the journey to health and healing.
I support clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, identity stress, burnout, grief, and life transitions - helping them reconnect with hope and a sense of meaning and authenticity.
Life can be difficult, and we can lose our way sometimes. Perhaps you are caught up with intrusive thoughts, overwhelmed by burnout, or struggling with low-self-esteem, shame, or difficult life transitions. Maybe you’ve been silently carrying it all, unsure if anyone will truly understand. Deep down, you want relief, clarity, and a stronger connection to yourself. You want to feel seen, heard, and supported - by someone who gets it and can help you make sense of it. Or you may want tangible tools to help you cope with the difficulty you are facing and move forward with clarity. You are not alone - change is possible.
I support clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, identity stress, burnout, grief, and life transitions - helping them reconnect with hope and a sense of meaning and authenticity.
Life can be difficult, and we can lose our way sometimes. Perhaps you are caught up with intrusive thoughts, overwhelmed by burnout, or struggling with low-self-esteem, shame, or difficult life transitions. Maybe you’ve been silently carrying it all, unsure if anyone will truly understand. Deep down, you want relief, clarity, and a stronger connection to yourself. You want to feel seen, heard, and supported - by someone who gets it and can help you make sense of it. Or you may want tangible tools to help you cope with the difficulty you are facing and move forward with clarity. You are not alone - change is possible.
With more than a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Zalan is a registered clinical psychologist dedicated to assisting adults, adolescents, and couples. Dr. Zalan customizes treatments to meet the unique needs of each client, utilizing evidence-based approaches from an integrated lens. With a solid grounding in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Dr. Zalan integrates Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques into her clinical work.
With more than a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Zalan is a registered clinical psychologist dedicated to assisting adults, adolescents, and couples. Dr. Zalan customizes treatments to meet the unique needs of each client, utilizing evidence-based approaches from an integrated lens. With a solid grounding in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Dr. Zalan integrates Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques into her clinical work.
I provide psychological assessments and evidence-based therapy to support individuals with various challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, emotion regulation, ADHD, trauma, family-related issues, and relational difficulties.
I've worked at North York General Hospital, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Child Parent Resource Institute. Because of my diverse background, I tailor the therapeutic process to best support a client's unique needs. This includes an intake interview, clinical formulation, and personalized treatment program where skills are taught in an engaging manner.
I provide psychological assessments and evidence-based therapy to support individuals with various challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, emotion regulation, ADHD, trauma, family-related issues, and relational difficulties.
I've worked at North York General Hospital, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Child Parent Resource Institute. Because of my diverse background, I tailor the therapeutic process to best support a client's unique needs. This includes an intake interview, clinical formulation, and personalized treatment program where skills are taught in an engaging manner.
LOW cost therapy for teens & adults-NEW patients welcome! If you’re struggling with low self-esteem, addiction, anxiety, depression or trauma, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Perhaps you're dealing with constant racing thoughts that make it hard to relax, or you feel stuck in negative thought patterns that affect your mood & confidence. Maybe past experiences are affecting your present, making it difficult to feel at ease in your life or find joy in things that once made you happy.If you find yourself caught in a cycle of self-doubt, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, I’ll help you develop practical tools to shift those patterns.
LOW cost therapy for teens & adults-NEW patients welcome! If you’re struggling with low self-esteem, addiction, anxiety, depression or trauma, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Perhaps you're dealing with constant racing thoughts that make it hard to relax, or you feel stuck in negative thought patterns that affect your mood & confidence. Maybe past experiences are affecting your present, making it difficult to feel at ease in your life or find joy in things that once made you happy.If you find yourself caught in a cycle of self-doubt, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, I’ll help you develop practical tools to shift those patterns.
Louise Erdrich wrote: “Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and being alone won't either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You have to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes too near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself that you tasted as many as you could.” Let's start your healing journey together, fellow passenger of Life.
Louise Erdrich wrote: “Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and being alone won't either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You have to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes too near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself that you tasted as many as you could.” Let's start your healing journey together, fellow passenger of Life.
A core belief that informs my approach to therapy is that there is an inherent goodness within all of us and that we are all seeking ways to realize and cultivate this goodness. Sometimes in this pursuit, we find ourselves stuck in a place that we never expected or anticipated (often not even by our own doing). In this place, it may seem like the harder we try, the deeper we burrow ourselves into somewhere we actually don’t want to be. My hope is that my work consists of coming alongside others who find themselves stuck in these places and collaborate to find ways out and make progress towards realizing the goodness inside.
A core belief that informs my approach to therapy is that there is an inherent goodness within all of us and that we are all seeking ways to realize and cultivate this goodness. Sometimes in this pursuit, we find ourselves stuck in a place that we never expected or anticipated (often not even by our own doing). In this place, it may seem like the harder we try, the deeper we burrow ourselves into somewhere we actually don’t want to be. My hope is that my work consists of coming alongside others who find themselves stuck in these places and collaborate to find ways out and make progress towards realizing the goodness inside.
Maybe you’re a woman navigating (peri) menopause, parenting, recovery from trauma, PTSD, facing parental challenges, managing ADHD, OCD or Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours.
We’ll uncover how survival patterns like overthinking and people-pleasing once protected you, and how to find strength within. Together, we’ll build self-esteem, strengthen emotional safety, and find calm and peace again. It’s not about changing who you are; it’s about finding the new you amongst the journey you have faced.
Maybe you’re a woman navigating (peri) menopause, parenting, recovery from trauma, PTSD, facing parental challenges, managing ADHD, OCD or Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours.
We’ll uncover how survival patterns like overthinking and people-pleasing once protected you, and how to find strength within. Together, we’ll build self-esteem, strengthen emotional safety, and find calm and peace again. It’s not about changing who you are; it’s about finding the new you amongst the journey you have faced.
I provides assessment and treatment to adults with difficulties related to their mood, anxiety, OCD and spectrum disorders (such as hair pulling and skin picking), insomnia, and difficulties with emotion regulation.
My therapeutic orientation is primarily cognitive behavioural. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on creating a safe environment for therapeutic change and combining client strengths with evidence-based treatment principles. Specifically, I specialize in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness and acceptance-based treatment approaches (MBCT, ACT).
I provides assessment and treatment to adults with difficulties related to their mood, anxiety, OCD and spectrum disorders (such as hair pulling and skin picking), insomnia, and difficulties with emotion regulation.
My therapeutic orientation is primarily cognitive behavioural. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on creating a safe environment for therapeutic change and combining client strengths with evidence-based treatment principles. Specifically, I specialize in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness and acceptance-based treatment approaches (MBCT, ACT).
I specialize in some (not all) problems that have been unresponsive to conventional psychotherapy (i.e. OCD).
Childhood memories/dreams you awaken with reveal personality, strengths, issues, an initial inroad to understanding you. Therapy: ego strengthening/resource building to restructure your personality. My work is technical - you could say like Pilates - and has been featured in dailies across Canada, trade magazines, prominent clinical conferences like CPA
I specialize in some (not all) problems that have been unresponsive to conventional psychotherapy (i.e. OCD).
Childhood memories/dreams you awaken with reveal personality, strengths, issues, an initial inroad to understanding you. Therapy: ego strengthening/resource building to restructure your personality. My work is technical - you could say like Pilates - and has been featured in dailies across Canada, trade magazines, prominent clinical conferences like CPA
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I offer both in-person & virtual sessions, providing psychotherapy (ERP, ACT, I-CBT, MBCT, DBT, CBT) for OCD & Anxiety.
The most evidence based treatment modality for OCD is Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). I graduated from the International OCD Foundation Behaviour Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) & I also completed 100+ hours of IOCDF consultations, led by world renowned experts & faculty in the field of OCD. In the past 3 years I have been training in I-CBT.
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I offer both in-person & virtual sessions, providing psychotherapy (ERP, ACT, I-CBT, MBCT, DBT, CBT) for OCD & Anxiety.
The most evidence based treatment modality for OCD is Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). I graduated from the International OCD Foundation Behaviour Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) & I also completed 100+ hours of IOCDF consultations, led by world renowned experts & faculty in the field of OCD. In the past 3 years I have been training in I-CBT.
Perhaps you struggle with intrusive thoughts, avoiding places or activities, performing rituals to temporarily ease your worry, or uncontrollably hair pulling or skin picking (BFRB).
Whether you’re dealing with worry, OCD, intrusive thoughts, or BFRBs; we’ll take it step by step. We’ll explore your experiences to uncover patterns and triggers. We'll explore techniques to help you feel more empowered over your thoughts and emotions, and work on developing skills to navigate challenges and handle worries in more constructive ways.
Perhaps you struggle with intrusive thoughts, avoiding places or activities, performing rituals to temporarily ease your worry, or uncontrollably hair pulling or skin picking (BFRB).
Whether you’re dealing with worry, OCD, intrusive thoughts, or BFRBs; we’ll take it step by step. We’ll explore your experiences to uncover patterns and triggers. We'll explore techniques to help you feel more empowered over your thoughts and emotions, and work on developing skills to navigate challenges and handle worries in more constructive ways.
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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.