Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Ottawa, ON
I specialize in helping adults with anxiety (ex: panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias), ADHD, OCD, depression, self-esteem struggles and relationship issues, as well as a range of other difficulties.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with stress and low mood, or finding it hard to maintain healthy relationships? Perhaps you're dealing with constant worry or having difficulties managing symptoms of ADHD in your daily life. Rest assured, you're not alone in facing these difficulties. My expertise lies in helping individuals navigate through these challenges to regain a sense of control and fulfillment. I strive to create an environment where you can discuss difficult topics while feeling safe, understood, and cared for. I will work closely with you to develop practical, effective solutions tailored to your needs.
I specialize in helping adults with anxiety (ex: panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias), ADHD, OCD, depression, self-esteem struggles and relationship issues, as well as a range of other difficulties.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with stress and low mood, or finding it hard to maintain healthy relationships? Perhaps you're dealing with constant worry or having difficulties managing symptoms of ADHD in your daily life. Rest assured, you're not alone in facing these difficulties. My expertise lies in helping individuals navigate through these challenges to regain a sense of control and fulfillment. I strive to create an environment where you can discuss difficult topics while feeling safe, understood, and cared for. I will work closely with you to develop practical, effective solutions tailored to your needs.
I have experience working with trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, addictions, neurodivergence (autism), body dysmorphia and more.
Together we will go to the roots of your challenges. We will use cognitive processing techniques (CBT) to get at the thought structures that are keeping you stuck. We will then go to emotional processing work to release the painful emotion and thoughts.
I have experience working with trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, addictions, neurodivergence (autism), body dysmorphia and more.
Together we will go to the roots of your challenges. We will use cognitive processing techniques (CBT) to get at the thought structures that are keeping you stuck. We will then go to emotional processing work to release the painful emotion and thoughts.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly two decades of experience providing tailored, evidence-based therapies for OCD, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, depression, and other challenges.
In my practice, I primarily use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These extensively researched approaches to therapy often lead to tangible results such as reduced anxiety, improved mood, and more helpful ways to address the overall challenges of daily life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly two decades of experience providing tailored, evidence-based therapies for OCD, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, depression, and other challenges.
In my practice, I primarily use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These extensively researched approaches to therapy often lead to tangible results such as reduced anxiety, improved mood, and more helpful ways to address the overall challenges of daily life.
Whether it is OCD, anxiety, depression, or general life stressors affecting your mood and day-to-day functioning, I am here to figure it out with you.
If you’ve tried general talk therapy and found it didn’t quite address the OCD cycle, you’re not alone. OCD requires a specific, structured approach. My style is collaborative, practical, and steady. We’ll move at a pace that challenges you while helping you build confidence in handling intrusive thoughts.
Whether it is OCD, anxiety, depression, or general life stressors affecting your mood and day-to-day functioning, I am here to figure it out with you.
If you’ve tried general talk therapy and found it didn’t quite address the OCD cycle, you’re not alone. OCD requires a specific, structured approach. My style is collaborative, practical, and steady. We’ll move at a pace that challenges you while helping you build confidence in handling intrusive thoughts.
I provide individual psychotherapy to clients dealing with issues such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and life transitions, as well as diagnosed conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), major depressive disorder, phobias, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic and informed by cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and client-centered therapy. I utilize evidence-based approaches, such as exposure and response prevention (ERP), when clinically indicated. I appreciate working with a neurodiverse client base.
I provide individual psychotherapy to clients dealing with issues such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and life transitions, as well as diagnosed conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), major depressive disorder, phobias, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic and informed by cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and client-centered therapy. I utilize evidence-based approaches, such as exposure and response prevention (ERP), when clinically indicated. I appreciate working with a neurodiverse client base.
Whether you are navigating ADHD, OCD, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, or the everyday stressors of life, I am here to walk alongside you as you find your way forward.
Grounded in my belief in human connection, resilience and community, I believe that with compassionate and empathetic support, individuals are capable of navigating hardship and transforming through it. With a lifelong passion for mental health, I am dedicated to understanding the connection between our brain, body, and behaviour. While our past shapes us, it does not have to define us. With the right support and tools, growth is possible. I believe deeply in the power of human resilience and connection. Together, we can build on your existing strengths to create a brighter, more grounded future.
Whether you are navigating ADHD, OCD, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, or the everyday stressors of life, I am here to walk alongside you as you find your way forward.
Grounded in my belief in human connection, resilience and community, I believe that with compassionate and empathetic support, individuals are capable of navigating hardship and transforming through it. With a lifelong passion for mental health, I am dedicated to understanding the connection between our brain, body, and behaviour. While our past shapes us, it does not have to define us. With the right support and tools, growth is possible. I believe deeply in the power of human resilience and connection. Together, we can build on your existing strengths to create a brighter, more grounded future.
Are you having intrusive, anxious, or OCD-related thoughts and compulsions?
I primarily use Exposure & Response Prevention therapy to treat OCD and anxiety-related disorders through the Behavioural Wellness Clinic of Ottawa, Ontario, as well as other evidence-based methods to treat trauma and depressive disorders. I have skills to help navigate others through crisis situations.
Are you having intrusive, anxious, or OCD-related thoughts and compulsions?
I primarily use Exposure & Response Prevention therapy to treat OCD and anxiety-related disorders through the Behavioural Wellness Clinic of Ottawa, Ontario, as well as other evidence-based methods to treat trauma and depressive disorders. I have skills to help navigate others through crisis situations.
I am passionate about helping both adult and youth clients overcome struggles related to OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, and school-related issues including school avoidance and learning disabilities.
As a former volunteer and mentor with Ottawa Distress Centre and a high school teacher with over twenty years of experience teaching youth in regular classrooms and those admitted to inpatient psychiatric units, I offer person-centred, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, and ACT based approaches using art when appropriate.
I am passionate about helping both adult and youth clients overcome struggles related to OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, and school-related issues including school avoidance and learning disabilities.
As a former volunteer and mentor with Ottawa Distress Centre and a high school teacher with over twenty years of experience teaching youth in regular classrooms and those admitted to inpatient psychiatric units, I offer person-centred, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, and ACT based approaches using art when appropriate.
We all confront difficult challenges in life. We all go through times when our deepest fears and insecurities surface and consume our thoughts and actions, while our strengths and values fade out of focus and out of reach. We may be flooded with unwanted and worrisome thoughts; experience intense negative emotions; feel lonely and isolated from others, become increasingly unmotivated and unproductive; and develop difficulties sleeping, concentrating, and finding fulfillment in life. If you are going through a period of suffering, this is part of what makes you human.
We all confront difficult challenges in life. We all go through times when our deepest fears and insecurities surface and consume our thoughts and actions, while our strengths and values fade out of focus and out of reach. We may be flooded with unwanted and worrisome thoughts; experience intense negative emotions; feel lonely and isolated from others, become increasingly unmotivated and unproductive; and develop difficulties sleeping, concentrating, and finding fulfillment in life. If you are going through a period of suffering, this is part of what makes you human.
I address issues related to relationships, family of origin wounds, obsessive compulsive disorder and intrusive thoughts, depression, anxiety and lifestyle changes.
Have you decided that something needs to be improved, different or changed in your life? As an experienced, knowledgeable and supportive professional in your corner, I can help you make those changes. I know the challenges of asking for help, and the idea of going to a therapist for support can be difficult or scary. Knowing this, I take special care to create a safe and comfortable environment for you. My clients would describe me as a genuine, down to earth person with a good sense of humour. My practice has associates and interns at a reduced rate. Clinical interns are supervised by Jennifer Rogers and can bill under her name.
I address issues related to relationships, family of origin wounds, obsessive compulsive disorder and intrusive thoughts, depression, anxiety and lifestyle changes.
Have you decided that something needs to be improved, different or changed in your life? As an experienced, knowledgeable and supportive professional in your corner, I can help you make those changes. I know the challenges of asking for help, and the idea of going to a therapist for support can be difficult or scary. Knowing this, I take special care to create a safe and comfortable environment for you. My clients would describe me as a genuine, down to earth person with a good sense of humour. My practice has associates and interns at a reduced rate. Clinical interns are supervised by Jennifer Rogers and can bill under her name.
Dr. Elliott is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioural treatments for anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. She completed her Pre-doctoral Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Elliott is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioural treatments for anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. She completed her Pre-doctoral Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
I specialize in using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), an evidence-based treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD.
Is your mind plagued by obsessions? Are your relationships out of control? Do you long to feel confidence in yourself and satisfaction with your life? My specialized approach to understanding can help change the emotional and behavioural patterns that cause barriers between you and wellness.
I specialize in using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), an evidence-based treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD.
Is your mind plagued by obsessions? Are your relationships out of control? Do you long to feel confidence in yourself and satisfaction with your life? My specialized approach to understanding can help change the emotional and behavioural patterns that cause barriers between you and wellness.
I work with children, teens, and young adults facing anxiety, OCD, depression, self-harm, strong emotions, negative thinking, relationship issues, and ADHD.
I appreciate the courage it takes to reach for help when it’s needed. If your child or teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, intense emotions, or gender identity confusion, I’m here to offer a helping hand. These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I provide a safe, welcoming space where you and your child will be understood and accepted. Together, we’ll build new perspectives and coping skills to support growth and well-being.
I work with children, teens, and young adults facing anxiety, OCD, depression, self-harm, strong emotions, negative thinking, relationship issues, and ADHD.
I appreciate the courage it takes to reach for help when it’s needed. If your child or teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, intense emotions, or gender identity confusion, I’m here to offer a helping hand. These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I provide a safe, welcoming space where you and your child will be understood and accepted. Together, we’ll build new perspectives and coping skills to support growth and well-being.
I have a passion for helping clients overcome symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety disorders, and representations of trauma.
I specialize in tailoring exposure and response prevention (ERP), which is the gold standard treatment for OCD. My goal is to walk alongside you to take those big, and sometimes scary, steps that are necessary to move toward wellness.
I have a passion for helping clients overcome symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety disorders, and representations of trauma.
I specialize in tailoring exposure and response prevention (ERP), which is the gold standard treatment for OCD. My goal is to walk alongside you to take those big, and sometimes scary, steps that are necessary to move toward wellness.
Intrusive thoughts, images, urges and behaviours alongside overwhelming anxiety can leave many people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) wondering whether things will ever be different.
I’m specialized in tailoring exposure and response prevention (ERP) for clients who are experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) such as intrusive thoughts and images, avoidance, and compulsive/safety-seeking behaviours. While ERP is hard work, you don't have to do it alone. We'll work together to take your life back.
Intrusive thoughts, images, urges and behaviours alongside overwhelming anxiety can leave many people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) wondering whether things will ever be different.
I’m specialized in tailoring exposure and response prevention (ERP) for clients who are experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) such as intrusive thoughts and images, avoidance, and compulsive/safety-seeking behaviours. While ERP is hard work, you don't have to do it alone. We'll work together to take your life back.
My expertise lies in guiding adults and older adults through challenges such as anxiety, worry, OCD, life stressors, ADHD, sleep difficulties, grief, depression, and later life transitions using client centered and Cognitive-Behavioural approaches.
Welcome! If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or struggling with life's stressors, know you are not alone. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I commend you for taking this step. I strive to create a collaborative and empathetic environment, and I appreciate your unique experiences. In our first session, we'll cover your concerns, goals, and history to create a personalized plan that sets clear expectations and helps reduce anxiety. I offer evidence-based therapy to help you reach your therapeutic goals at your own pace.
My expertise lies in guiding adults and older adults through challenges such as anxiety, worry, OCD, life stressors, ADHD, sleep difficulties, grief, depression, and later life transitions using client centered and Cognitive-Behavioural approaches.
Welcome! If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or struggling with life's stressors, know you are not alone. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I commend you for taking this step. I strive to create a collaborative and empathetic environment, and I appreciate your unique experiences. In our first session, we'll cover your concerns, goals, and history to create a personalized plan that sets clear expectations and helps reduce anxiety. I offer evidence-based therapy to help you reach your therapeutic goals at your own pace.
Would you like to better manage your weight/lifestyle, OCD, improve your relationships, self-esteem, and communication skills?
Imagine what it would be like to better manage your stress and anxiety, feel more confident, improve your mood, become more productive, connect with more people, maintain healthy habits and improve your relationships with family and friends. Life would certainly feel easier despite the challenges and hardships that may come your way.
Would you like to better manage your weight/lifestyle, OCD, improve your relationships, self-esteem, and communication skills?
Imagine what it would be like to better manage your stress and anxiety, feel more confident, improve your mood, become more productive, connect with more people, maintain healthy habits and improve your relationships with family and friends. Life would certainly feel easier despite the challenges and hardships that may come your way.
Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage intense thoughts, emotions, relationship challenges or life transitions (e.g., OCD, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Bullying, Partner Communication Issues, Relationship Breakdown, Family Conflict and Limit Setting, Parenting Challenges, Work Stress, Device Overuse, and Loss).
I provide treatment for clients with mild to severe mental health struggles, in mood (depression, bipolar), anxiety ( OCD, phobias, social anxiety), relational struggles (divorce, separation, parent-child), trauma, and emotional regulation. Using CBT, DBT, ACT, Brainspotting, and family systems, I help clients build practical skills and create lasting change.
Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage intense thoughts, emotions, relationship challenges or life transitions (e.g., OCD, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Bullying, Partner Communication Issues, Relationship Breakdown, Family Conflict and Limit Setting, Parenting Challenges, Work Stress, Device Overuse, and Loss).
I provide treatment for clients with mild to severe mental health struggles, in mood (depression, bipolar), anxiety ( OCD, phobias, social anxiety), relational struggles (divorce, separation, parent-child), trauma, and emotional regulation. Using CBT, DBT, ACT, Brainspotting, and family systems, I help clients build practical skills and create lasting change.
I am focused on helping folks with anxiety, depression, OCD, or folks struggling with stressors and life transitions.
Feeling stuck? Are the strategies that you use to cope with anxiety and stress becoming less helpful? Then you are not alone! I am passionate about helping my clients develop a better understanding of how their thoughts and behaviours are connected to their anxiety and low mood. My aim is to help you develop a better understanding of these patterns in order to make a plan to get you back to living your life the way you would like to. Let's work together to help you learn, grow and thrive now and in the future.
I am focused on helping folks with anxiety, depression, OCD, or folks struggling with stressors and life transitions.
Feeling stuck? Are the strategies that you use to cope with anxiety and stress becoming less helpful? Then you are not alone! I am passionate about helping my clients develop a better understanding of how their thoughts and behaviours are connected to their anxiety and low mood. My aim is to help you develop a better understanding of these patterns in order to make a plan to get you back to living your life the way you would like to. Let's work together to help you learn, grow and thrive now and in the future.
I work with clients who find themselves stuck by anxiety, OCD, or perfectionism.
The tightness in your chest, knots in your stomach and the stories your mind tells you have been getting out of hand lately. Your efforts to control your anxiety haven’t been working the way you’d like, and you’re left feeling like you just want to run away. Fear of making mistakes, saying the wrong thing, hesitating to take on new challenges, and the discomfort of feeling out of place have become too much. Common sense methods like trying to be rational or think positively only make it worse. Anxiety is holding you back from being the person you wish to be.
I work with clients who find themselves stuck by anxiety, OCD, or perfectionism.
The tightness in your chest, knots in your stomach and the stories your mind tells you have been getting out of hand lately. Your efforts to control your anxiety haven’t been working the way you’d like, and you’re left feeling like you just want to run away. Fear of making mistakes, saying the wrong thing, hesitating to take on new challenges, and the discomfort of feeling out of place have become too much. Common sense methods like trying to be rational or think positively only make it worse. Anxiety is holding you back from being the person you wish to be.
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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.