If you are looking for an OCD therapist in Edmonton, OCD North is committed to helping Albertan residents thrive through in-person and online OCD therapy. Located in the beautiful area of Wîhkwêntôwin, our newest office is at 10411 122 St. NW, Edmonton, AB.
Located in conveniently in the heart of the city, our clients have access to on-site free and ample parking while they conquer OCD.
At OCD North, we treat OCD and nothing else. That exclusive focus means every therapist here works from Exposure and Response Prevention, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, instead of the general anxiety strategies that often leave OCD untouched.
Working with an OCD therapist in Edmonton should fit your life, so we offer both in-person and online therapy to accommodate your needs. Our clinic provides a welcoming, supportive environment for those who prefer face-to-face sessions. For those who cannot visit in person, our online treatment programs deliver the same high-quality care from the comfort of home.
Nicole is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Waterloo, and advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) through the University of Pennsylvania. She brings a wealth of experience in supporting children and families with complex mental health needs. With a specific focus in pediatric OCD, Nicole offers an empathetic and compassionate approach, and an understanding of family dynamics.
MSW Graduate, RSW, ERP Therapist
Offers virtual & in-person sessions in Edmonton
Nicole is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Waterloo. Having completed her clinical practicum at OCD North, she gained over 450 hours of direct experience before officially joining the team. Nicole has also completed advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) through the Centre for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) at the University of Pennsylvania. She brings a wealth of experience in supporting children and families with complex mental health needs. With a specific focus in pediatric OCD, Nicole offers a unique perspective to treatment. Her empathetic and compassionate approach, along with her understanding of family dynamics and specialized training in OCD treatment, helps to create a space where individuals feel safe, supported, and understood.
Denise is a registered social worker therapist with twenty years’ experience working with adults, teens, and children. Her goal is to restore hope to those struggling with OCD. Knowing that recovery is possible, Denise draws on personal family experiences with OCD. She is dedicated to serving those with OCD with compassion and understanding.
B.A., MSW, RSW, ERP Therapist
Offers virtual sessions
Denise is a registered social worker therapist with twenty years’ experience working with adults, teens, and children. Her goal is to restore hope to those struggling with OCD. Knowing that recovery is possible, Denise draws on personal family experiences with OCD. She is dedicated to serving those with OCD with compassion and understanding. Trained in ERP for OCD, she uses only evidence-based treatment. You will learn about OCD, how it is maintained and how to non-engage the intrusive thoughts, images, or urges. A thorough assessment is provided. Each session thereafter will focus on tools to be practiced during the week.
Denise offers afternoon and evening appointments in Ontario and Alberta. Clients who work with her appreciate her down-to -earth approach.
Her training outside of a Master of Social Work degree at Wilfrid Laurier University includes post graduate studies in cognitive behavioural therapy through:
McMaster University Clinical Sciences, and the University of Toronto.
Cognitive Behavioural Institute for Education-Certificate in EX/ ERP OCD
IOCDF- International OCD Foundation-Scrupulosity-full day workshop
BTTI: OCD Assessment YBOC, Imaginal exposure in OCD, Do and Don’ts of ERP, Taboo subtypes in OCD
NOCD-OCD treatment strategies for perfectionism and more
Step 1
During this no-obligation initial assessment we’ll answer all of your questions and help you discover the journey to OCD recovery is possible. If you decide, in the first 15-minutes of your assessment, that we’re not the right fit for you, no problem! You won’t be charged for the session.
Step 2
Your first few sessions are dedicated assessment sessions. It’s crucial our therapists understand how the OCD manifests so we can develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Expect this process to take 2-3 sessions before your first ERP session begins.
Step 3
After the assessment is complete, you and your therapist will understand the core fear maintaining OCD symptoms, and develop and ERP treatment plan so you can regain your life from OCD.
Every OCD therapist in Edmonton on our team is trained extensively in ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, helping you and your family reclaim your life. You don’t have to go through OCD on your own.
To instill hope and promote recovery from OCD.
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