Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Vaughan, ON
My clients want therapy that actually works. They’ve tried traditional methods but feel like they need something deeper.
My clients want to feel free from old patterns. They are ready to heal at a subconscious level so they don’t keep repeating the same struggles.
My clients want a therapist who understands them. Someone who blends science, subconscious healing, and spirituality—not just a clinical approach.
My clients want therapy that actually works. They’ve tried traditional methods but feel like they need something deeper.
My clients want to feel free from old patterns. They are ready to heal at a subconscious level so they don’t keep repeating the same struggles.
My clients want a therapist who understands them. Someone who blends science, subconscious healing, and spirituality—not just a clinical approach.
OCD and Anxiety Clinic of Ontario
Psychologist, CPsych, MEd, IOCDF, ERPcrt
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
My name is Robert, Psychologist at the Obsessive-Compulsive ( OCD) Disorder and Anxiety Clinic of Ontario.
I'm a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with an area of focus specific to Obsessive-Compulsive ( OCD) Disorder and anxiety disorders. My research interests are heavily invested in OCD. I work often with advanced OCD cases and consult with many healthcare professionals in Canada. I'm a member of the International Foundation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
My name is Robert, Psychologist at the Obsessive-Compulsive ( OCD) Disorder and Anxiety Clinic of Ontario.
I'm a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with an area of focus specific to Obsessive-Compulsive ( OCD) Disorder and anxiety disorders. My research interests are heavily invested in OCD. I work often with advanced OCD cases and consult with many healthcare professionals in Canada. I'm a member of the International Foundation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
My ideal clients are people who appear to be functioning well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally strained on the inside. They may struggle with anxiety, anger, intrusive thoughts, relationship challenges, or long-standing patterns that feel hard to change. Often thoughtful and self-aware, they want more than quick coping strategies. They are looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to better understand themselves, develop emotional flexibility, and respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.
My ideal clients are people who appear to be functioning well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally strained on the inside. They may struggle with anxiety, anger, intrusive thoughts, relationship challenges, or long-standing patterns that feel hard to change. Often thoughtful and self-aware, they want more than quick coping strategies. They are looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to better understand themselves, develop emotional flexibility, and respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.
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.
I support children, teens, adults, couples, and families through grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, neurodivergence, crisis, divorce, self-harm, suicidality, and addiction.
I am Triena Horne, a Social Worker helping you navigate life’s chaos. While we cannot control external events, we can cultivate our response. I walk alongside you through uncertainty, transforming discomfort into insight.
Let’s move from rumination to action. I provide the gears, including psychoeducation and practical skills, to build your capacity for the road ahead. We focus on gaining momentum by acknowledging the past, releasing what no longer serves, and creating space for alignment. My goal is your lasting autonomy, helping you find your balance so you can eventually ride forward confidently without me.
I support children, teens, adults, couples, and families through grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, neurodivergence, crisis, divorce, self-harm, suicidality, and addiction.
I am Triena Horne, a Social Worker helping you navigate life’s chaos. While we cannot control external events, we can cultivate our response. I walk alongside you through uncertainty, transforming discomfort into insight.
Let’s move from rumination to action. I provide the gears, including psychoeducation and practical skills, to build your capacity for the road ahead. We focus on gaining momentum by acknowledging the past, releasing what no longer serves, and creating space for alignment. My goal is your lasting autonomy, helping you find your balance so you can eventually ride forward confidently without me.
A registered student member of IOCDF, CADDRA, CPA, and CRPO, my background in crisis intervention and peer support fuels my passion for helping neurodiverse individuals facing OCD, anxiety, BRFBs, and PTSD.
My practice is built on evidence-based modalities such as ACT and ERP within Existential and Biopsychosocial frameworks. I prioritize neurodivergent-affirming treatment plans and building therapeutic relationships founded on patience, active listening, and compassion. I am committed to finding moments of levity, connection and resilience together with you.
A registered student member of IOCDF, CADDRA, CPA, and CRPO, my background in crisis intervention and peer support fuels my passion for helping neurodiverse individuals facing OCD, anxiety, BRFBs, and PTSD.
My practice is built on evidence-based modalities such as ACT and ERP within Existential and Biopsychosocial frameworks. I prioritize neurodivergent-affirming treatment plans and building therapeutic relationships founded on patience, active listening, and compassion. I am committed to finding moments of levity, connection and resilience together with you.
Walk Together Counselling and Wellness Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BEd
3 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4J
You’re tired of having the same argument over and over, or exhausted by anxiety and OCD that won’t let your mind rest.
I’m Lina Vishnevsky, a Registered Social Worker specializing in neurodivergent couples, ADHD, anxiety, and OCD. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Exposure & Response Prevention, I help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck and build practical, sustainable change in your relationships and daily life.
You’re tired of having the same argument over and over, or exhausted by anxiety and OCD that won’t let your mind rest.
I’m Lina Vishnevsky, a Registered Social Worker specializing in neurodivergent couples, ADHD, anxiety, and OCD. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Exposure & Response Prevention, I help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck and build practical, sustainable change in your relationships and daily life.
Anna Prudovski @ Ocd And Anxiety Clinic
Psychologist, MA, (c)ACT, CACBT, CPsych, iOCDF
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I founded our group practice, Turning Point Psychological Services with the goal of helping people with anxiety and OCD learn to live their best life.
Do you feel that you are not living your life the way you hoped you would? Are you worried or stressed out? Are you engaged in a constant battle with anxiety or negative, unwanted, intimidating, or embarrassing intrusive thoughts? Are you trying to avoid triggers like places, people, events, or thoughts? Do you feel that you are "putting out fires" instead of dealing with the core issues? Would you like to overcome the obstacles that prevent you from enjoying every day of your life? Maybe you already tried therapy and it didn't work. Yet, you can learn to go through life without such a struggle. We can help you get there.
I founded our group practice, Turning Point Psychological Services with the goal of helping people with anxiety and OCD learn to live their best life.
Do you feel that you are not living your life the way you hoped you would? Are you worried or stressed out? Are you engaged in a constant battle with anxiety or negative, unwanted, intimidating, or embarrassing intrusive thoughts? Are you trying to avoid triggers like places, people, events, or thoughts? Do you feel that you are "putting out fires" instead of dealing with the core issues? Would you like to overcome the obstacles that prevent you from enjoying every day of your life? Maybe you already tried therapy and it didn't work. Yet, you can learn to go through life without such a struggle. We can help you get there.
I believe that when we come to therapy, we have the potential to heal ourselves. We are the masters of our own paths in life. It’s the circumstances in our lives—such as our social environment and various other factors—which can prevent us from living up to our full potential. I believe that through therapy, these hidden potentials can be realized. As a therapist, I act as a facilitator to help my clients see what they already have inside of them, foster self-acceptance, and help them reach their life goals through discovery of the self and of one’s own strengths.
I believe that when we come to therapy, we have the potential to heal ourselves. We are the masters of our own paths in life. It’s the circumstances in our lives—such as our social environment and various other factors—which can prevent us from living up to our full potential. I believe that through therapy, these hidden potentials can be realized. As a therapist, I act as a facilitator to help my clients see what they already have inside of them, foster self-acceptance, and help them reach their life goals through discovery of the self and of one’s own strengths.
OCD & Anxiety Clinic. Turning Point Psychology
Psychologist, MA, CPsych, (c)ACT, CACBT, IOCDF
Online Only
We specialize in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders (Panic, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety, GAD), using CBT, ERP, & ACT approaches.
You may not show it, but you feel stuck. Your anxiety and fears prevent you from taking steps forward. Instead, you find yourself procrastinating and avoiding. You are consumed by doubt and overwhelmed by worry and unwanted, intrusive, uncontrollable thoughts. You try hard to avoid those thoughts, but they keep coming back. The more you fight them, the stickier they become. You try to tell yourself that the thoughts are meaningless, but somehow you feel you can never be sure. What if after all, something horrible will happen? What if the thoughts mean something important? Your friends and family keep telling you not to worry and explain that everything is just in your head. This reassurance helps for a bit, but very soon you are back to endless "What if? " questions. You tried therapy before. The therapist tried to convince you that what you fear is unlikely to happen and taught you relaxation, breathing, meditation, and thought records. But it didn't help and made you even more hopeless. You'd like to break free from your worries and fears and start living your life. If you are reading this profile, you may be finally considering making a significant change. We are here to help!
We specialize in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders (Panic, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety, GAD), using CBT, ERP, & ACT approaches.
You may not show it, but you feel stuck. Your anxiety and fears prevent you from taking steps forward. Instead, you find yourself procrastinating and avoiding. You are consumed by doubt and overwhelmed by worry and unwanted, intrusive, uncontrollable thoughts. You try hard to avoid those thoughts, but they keep coming back. The more you fight them, the stickier they become. You try to tell yourself that the thoughts are meaningless, but somehow you feel you can never be sure. What if after all, something horrible will happen? What if the thoughts mean something important? Your friends and family keep telling you not to worry and explain that everything is just in your head. This reassurance helps for a bit, but very soon you are back to endless "What if? " questions. You tried therapy before. The therapist tried to convince you that what you fear is unlikely to happen and taught you relaxation, breathing, meditation, and thought records. But it didn't help and made you even more hopeless. You'd like to break free from your worries and fears and start living your life. If you are reading this profile, you may be finally considering making a significant change. We are here to help!
Is a OCD or emetophobia holding you back?
Our primary focus is to equip you with tools so that you can feel better as quickly as possible. Some people start to see progress in as little as 6-8 sessions. Approximately 70-80% (who complete treatment) of Celissa's clients show full recovery from their symptoms.
Is a OCD or emetophobia holding you back?
Our primary focus is to equip you with tools so that you can feel better as quickly as possible. Some people start to see progress in as little as 6-8 sessions. Approximately 70-80% (who complete treatment) of Celissa's clients show full recovery from their symptoms.
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).
OCD, Panic Attacks & Anxiety Specialist (CBT & Exposure Therapy).
Real change happens through action.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)— evidence-based treatments for anxiety, OCD, and phobias. In our work together, we don’t just talk about your fears—we gradually and safely face them, step by step, until they lose their power.
OCD, Panic Attacks & Anxiety Specialist (CBT & Exposure Therapy).
Real change happens through action.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)— evidence-based treatments for anxiety, OCD, and phobias. In our work together, we don’t just talk about your fears—we gradually and safely face them, step by step, until they lose their power.
First Step Men's Therapy - Get Started Today!
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, OCD, low self-esteem, or low self-worth.
Through our work, you can gain the tools to become un-stuck in life, develop awareness, cultivate growth, and are able to move on with a healthier outlook on their story. They also re-design relationships with themselves and those closest to them. I work with clients to not only address the symptoms, but also the root causes that have led them to this point.
Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, OCD, low self-esteem, or low self-worth.
Through our work, you can gain the tools to become un-stuck in life, develop awareness, cultivate growth, and are able to move on with a healthier outlook on their story. They also re-design relationships with themselves and those closest to them. I work with clients to not only address the symptoms, but also the root causes that have led them to this point.
I'm glad you're here. Knowing firsthand how hard it can be to reach out, I commend you for taking this first step, for leading with courage and breaking the stigma around mental health. As a second-generation Sri Lankan Tamil woman in Toronto, I work from an understanding of acculturation stress, intergenerational dynamics, identity, and family relationships. I deeply respect the resilience people possess and consider it a privilege to support each of my clients as they reconnect with their strengths and move toward lives that feel more grounded, authentic, and aligned with who they are.
I'm glad you're here. Knowing firsthand how hard it can be to reach out, I commend you for taking this first step, for leading with courage and breaking the stigma around mental health. As a second-generation Sri Lankan Tamil woman in Toronto, I work from an understanding of acculturation stress, intergenerational dynamics, identity, and family relationships. I deeply respect the resilience people possess and consider it a privilege to support each of my clients as they reconnect with their strengths and move toward lives that feel more grounded, authentic, and aligned with who they are.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma PTSD, relationship struggles, stress, burnout or the overwhelm of life’s transitions, we’re here to help you move from just coping to truly living.
Therapy isn’t just for times of crisis — it’s about creating space to shed silent burdens, heal, and thrive in everyday life. With a blend of genuine human connection and practical, individualized strategies, we’ll walk alongside you as you build the tools and confidence to feel more like yourself again, and create meaningful change towards personal growth.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma PTSD, relationship struggles, stress, burnout or the overwhelm of life’s transitions, we’re here to help you move from just coping to truly living.
Therapy isn’t just for times of crisis — it’s about creating space to shed silent burdens, heal, and thrive in everyday life. With a blend of genuine human connection and practical, individualized strategies, we’ll walk alongside you as you build the tools and confidence to feel more like yourself again, and create meaningful change towards personal growth.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD).
When working with OCD and some anxiety disorders, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) has been clinically proven to be the gold standard treatment approach. I also incorporate various other therapeutic modalities based on your needs. Together, we'll identify what is most distressing to you and develop a personalized plan to help you move forward.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD).
When working with OCD and some anxiety disorders, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) has been clinically proven to be the gold standard treatment approach. I also incorporate various other therapeutic modalities based on your needs. Together, we'll identify what is most distressing to you and develop a personalized plan to help you move forward.
Alongside IFS, I incorporate practical and grounded tools from cognitive modalities (including ERP therapy for OCD).
I find this mixture of experiential therapy and practical, cognitive tools complimentary, whether you're working through relationship anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or interpersonal challenges. My background in community mental health has given me a broad foundation, and it’s rare to surprise me with a situation I haven't encountered before!
Alongside IFS, I incorporate practical and grounded tools from cognitive modalities (including ERP therapy for OCD).
I find this mixture of experiential therapy and practical, cognitive tools complimentary, whether you're working through relationship anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or interpersonal challenges. My background in community mental health has given me a broad foundation, and it’s rare to surprise me with a situation I haven't encountered before!
Feeling Overwhelmed, Exhausted, or Stuck? You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone.
Life can feel like a constant uphill battle when you’re grappling with anxiety, burnout, or the weight of past trauma. The constant stress, sleepless nights, and emotional exhaustion can leave you wondering if things will ever feel normal again. If you're feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, I want you to know that healing is possible—and you don’t have to face it alone.
Feeling Overwhelmed, Exhausted, or Stuck? You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone.
Life can feel like a constant uphill battle when you’re grappling with anxiety, burnout, or the weight of past trauma. The constant stress, sleepless nights, and emotional exhaustion can leave you wondering if things will ever feel normal again. If you're feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, I want you to know that healing is possible—and you don’t have to face it alone.
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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.