Get expert, virtual treatment from our licensed therapists from the comfort of home at OCD North, the only clinic in Alberta focused exclusively on OCD therapy treatment.
With fewer psychiatrists and overcrowded ERs, Albertans, especially those in rural areas working in industries that power society, are struggling to get the mental health care they deserve.
OCD North provides expert care for individuals struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) throughout Canada. Our virtual clinic offers specialized treatment options tailored to kids, teens, and adults, ensuring personalized care that meets each patient’s unique needs in any province.
For some, the process of going into an office for therapy is part of the experience — the time spent traveling to and from an appointment provides invaluable time to think, process, and reset. Especially if your drive takes you near Alberta’s National Parks.
But what if there aren’t enough OCD specialists near you?
Alberta has fewer psychiatrists per capita than the national average and long wait times for mental health services, forcing many to seek care in emergency rooms instead of with specialized professionals.
For those working essential, yet rural and isolating jobs such as farming and in fossil fuels, access is even more limited. Many families are forced to turn to general community services that weren’t designed for specialized mental health care.
As one of the only clinics specializing only in OCD treatment, we know OCD is often misdiagnosed and quality care can be hard to come by. In Alberta’s vast rural communities, families are left searching for answers with few local resources to turn to.
Research shows online therapy is just as effective as in-person sessions, especially for evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD.
Whether you’re a parent in Calgary supporting a child with OCD, living in rural Alberta where specialists are hard to find, or simply looking for accessible, expert OCD care, our online therapy removes barriers and makes specialized treatment available anywhere in Alberta.
No matter where you live in the province, OCD North brings expert OCD treatment directly to you — so you can receive the care you need from the comfort of your 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, 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.
Step 3
Replace content with: 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.
Our therapists are trained extensively to use the best treatment for OCD, helping you and your family overcome OCD and reclaim your life.
Despite having an abundance of some of the most beautiful parks in the country, managing OCD and your mental health in general can be challenging. It’s often the first thing to take a back seat when life happens. While specialized care is essential, so is taking care of your overall mental health. Here are some resources.
Safe, inclusive evidence-based programs, training and navigation support.
Effective therapy isn’t about where you are — it’s about having the right support, and we can support OCD recovery wherever you are.
Online therapy is just as effective as in-person sessions, especially for evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD — the gold standard in OCD treatment.
Yes; our therapist Nicole Bernhard can provide virtual treatment.
Sessions are scheduled in your time zone.
As long as you have a stable internet connection, we can help you recover from OCD.
Exposure and Response Prevention.
like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD — the gold standard in OCD treatment.
Check your benefit coverage for social work (MSW, RSW).
To instill hope and promote recovery from OCD.
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