OCD North is the only clinic in Manitoba focused exclusively on treating OCD. Get expert, virtual treatment from our licensed therapists from the comfort of your home
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 time spent traveling to and from a therapy appointment is a valuable part of the experience allowing for time to process, unwind, and reset.
But what if you are unable to physically go to an appointment because there aren’t enough OCD specialists near you?
Manitoba allocates just 5.6% of its total health budget to mental health — far below the national average.
Rural families, Indigenous youth, and those in remote areas often struggle to access specialized mental health care, leading to long wait times and limited treatment options.
OCD is often misdiagnosed, and in a province where mental health services are already stretched thin, families are left navigating a fragmented system with few OCD specialists available.
But effective therapy isn’t about where you are — it’s about having the right support.
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 Winnipeg searching for OCD treatment for your child, a farmer balancing work and mental health in rural Manitoba, or someone who simply needs flexible access to expert care, our online therapy, exclusively focused on OCD, removes barriers and makes specialized treatment accessible anywhere in the province.
No matter where you live in Manitoba, OCD North brings expert OCD treatment directly to you — so you can receive the care you need without long wait times or unnecessary travel.
Melissa, a social worker with over 7 years of community experience and lived experience of OCD, is dedicated to meeting clients where they are in their mental health journey and helping them achieve their goals.
MSW, RSW, ERP Therapist
Offers virtual sessions
Melissa is a social worker that has been working in the community for over 7 years. Melissa believes in meeting clients where they are at in their mental health journey, and working from there. With lived experience of OCD, Melissa is committed to supporting folks to reach their goals.
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, Melissa Walker 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.
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.
Check your benefit coverage for social work (MSW, RSW).
To instill hope and promote recovery from OCD.
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