We are the only clinic in Nova Scotia focused exclusively on OCD treatment. Get expert, virtual treatment from our licensed therapists from the comfort of 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 process of going into an office for therapy is part of the experience. The time spent traveling to and from the appointment provides valuable opportunities to think, process, and reset.
Since 2021, life satisfaction and feeling a sense of community has been on the decline for Nova Scotians. While the mental health system is getting revamped, it’s leaving many Canadians feeling left behind which is evident in long wait times and overall mental health issues across all ages.
OCD treatment often gets misdiagnosed and rural areas like Nova Scotia get left out of the bigger picture.
However, 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 busy parent in Halifax supporting a child with OCD who dreads car rides, living (your best life) in a rural community with limited mental health resources, or simply need the flexibility of virtual care, our online therapy, exclusively focused on obsessive-compulsive disorder, removes barriers and makes specialized OCD care accessible anywhere you are in Nova Scotia.
No matter where you are 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.
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.
Managing OCD and your mental health in general can be challenging. Even though we know how important our mental health is to our overall health and happiness, it’s usually the first thing to go when we get busy. Here are some local resources to support your well-being.
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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