Expert-Supervised, Low Cost Counseling at Our OCD North Access Clinic
The Access Clinic is designed to support individuals and families living with OCD by providing affordable, OCD-informed counseling. With personalized strategies and supervision by expert ERP therapists, the Access Clinic empowers clients to manage symptoms effectively while maintaining accessibility to specialized care.
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The Access Clinic is staffed by Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate students, who work under the supervision of expert ERP therapists. This structure ensures high-quality care while maintaining affordability.
What is the Access Clinic?
As with all of our programs at OCD North, the Access Clinic was developed out of community need. Many clients describe affordability and accessibility as barriers to receiving effective OCD treatment. The Access Clinic at OCD North aims to dismantle these barriers by using OCD-Informed Practice.
The Access Clinic offers accessible support to current and potential clients of OCD North. Counselling services provided by Intern Therapists are meant to compliment, and not to replace, Exposure and Response Prevention.
How does the Access Clinic Work?
Bridging the gap between therapists who are not trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and an OCD Clinic, the Access Clinic is run by Master’s level OCD-Informed Social Work Interns under supervision by expert OCD therapists. The Access Clinic is available during select dates in September, January, and June.
Key features of the program include:
- OCD-Informed Emotional Support: Clients receive understanding and empathetic support tailored to their experiences.
- Community Referrals: Assistance in navigating and accessing community resources and referrals.
- Coping Strategies: Practical tools and strategies to help manage OCD symptoms effectively.
- Support for Caregivers: Guidance and support for family members and caregivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
OCD-Informed counselling is provided by our enthusiastic and skilled interns, who are social work students in the process of earning a master’s level social work degree. Our intern therapists have specialized training in OCD and evidence-based therapies, ensuring that treatment is appropriately designed to provide you with the support you need while overcoming OCD.
If you are a resident of Ontario, Alberta, or Newfoundland & Labrador, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. you can access services. Whether you are living with OCD or are a family member of someone struggling with OCD, we are here to help.
Our Interns participate in mandatory ERP and OCD-Informed Practice training prior to client interaction. They receive training on the policies and procedures at OCD North, including safety planning, community referrals, and when to seek supervision.
Our Interns are not yet registered with their respective social work body; as such, our registered social workers provide direct and indirect 1:1 supervision on a weekly basis to ensure our clients are receiving the best care possible. In this vein, you may be asked if counseling sessions can be audio recorded for supervision purposes.
OCD North seeks to recruit MSW students who share our commitment to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. Community partnerships with accredited schools of social work ensure students are well vetted prior to beginning their internship.
Meet our Intern Therapists
Jayden is an MSW student intern currently completing his Master of Social Work practicum at Daemen University in Buffalo, New York. He has worked with adolescents in case management roles and supported adults through various community-based services. His practice is grounded in trauma-informed care and tailored to everyone’s unique needs. Jayden is passionate about supporting individuals with OCD and is committed to developing his clinical skills to better serve diverse client populations.
Jayden Pooni
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jayden is an MSW student intern currently completing his Master of Social Work practicum at Daemen University in Buffalo, New York. He has worked with adolescents in case management roles and supported adults through various community-based services. His practice is grounded in trauma-informed care and tailored to everyone’s unique needs. Jayden is passionate about supporting individuals with OCD and is committed to developing his clinical skills to better serve diverse client populations.
