OCD Therapy Services
In Toronto & Online Across Ontario
Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviours, or overwhelming compulsions? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can significantly impact your daily life, but effective treatment is available.
Tailored OCD Treatment for Your Needs
OCD manifests in many ways—from unwanted thoughts and mental rituals to visible compulsions and avoidance behaviours. At Mental Wellness and Me, Laura Davidson, MSW, RSW, offers expert OCD treatment using proven therapeutic approaches.
Exposure & Response Prevention
The gold standard for OCD treatment, helping you face fears while preventing compulsions
OCD-Focused CBT
Cognitive techniques that address unhelpful thought patterns fueling your OCD symptoms
Personalized Treatment
Tailored plans addressing your specific OCD subtype, triggers, and goals
Our OCD Treatment Services
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
ERP is widely recognized as the most effective treatment for OCD. This specialized approach helps you gradually face anxiety-provoking situations while learning to resist performing compulsions.
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Gradually face anxiety-provoking situations (exposures)
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Learn to resist performing compulsions (response prevention)
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Develop tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort
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Break the cycle of obsessions and compulsions
What to Expect
- Personalized exposure hierarchy
- Guided exposure exercises
- Skills to resist compulsions
- Between-session practice support
OCD Types We Treat
- Contamination OCD
- Checking OCD
- Harm OCD
- Pure-O and other subtypes
OCD-Specific Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
While ERP forms the foundation of effective OCD treatment, we also incorporate cognitive techniques to address the thought patterns maintaining your OCD.
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Identifying and challenging OCD-related beliefs
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Recognizing thought distortions that fuel obsessions
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Developing healthier responses to intrusive thoughts
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Building cognitive flexibility and tolerance for uncertainty
Perfectionism & OCD Treatment
Perfectionism often accompanies OCD, creating additional challenges in work, academics, and personal life. Our specialized approach helps you break free from perfectionistic patterns.
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Recognize the connection between perfectionism and OCD
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Challenge perfectionistic standards and all-or-nothing thinking
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Develop more realistic expectations and self-compassion
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Create strategies for completing tasks without excessive checking
Who This Helps
- Students with academic perfectionism
- Professionals in high-demand fields
- People with symmetry/ordering OCD
- Anyone with "just right" symptoms
What to Expect in OCD Treatment
Starting OCD therapy is a significant step, and knowing what to expect can make the process less intimidating. Here's how our OCD therapy works:
Initial Assessment
- Evaluate your specific OCD symptoms and impact
- Discuss obsessions and compulsions you experience
- Review previous treatments and approaches
- Establish personalized therapy goals
Treatment Planning
- Develop a customized exposure hierarchy
- Create a structured therapy roadmap
- Learn foundational OCD management skills
- Set realistic expectations and timeline
Regular Sessions
- 50-minute sessions focused on ERP exercises
- Review progress and adjust approach as needed
- Build skills to manage OCD between sessions
- Gradually increase challenge level as you improve
Progress & Maintenance
- Most clients see improvement within 8-12 sessions
- Typical full treatment ranges from 12-20 sessions
- Develop relapse prevention strategies
- Optional "booster" sessions as needed
Why Choose Laura Davidson for OCD Therapy
When seeking help for OCD, specialized expertise makes a significant difference in treatment outcomes. Laura Davidson brings specific qualifications in OCD treatment:
- Advanced Training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy
- Specialized Experience treating various OCD subtypes
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toronto
- Experience at Leading Institutions including CAMH
- Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with OCSWSSW
Laura understands the courage it takes to seek help for OCD and creates a safe, non-judgmental space for you to work through challenges. Her approach balances compassion with the structured guidance needed for effective OCD treatment.
Client Experiences
Common Questions About OCD Treatment
Common signs of OCD include:
- Unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause anxiety
- Repetitive behaviours or mental acts performed to reduce anxiety
- Spending at least one hour per day on obsessions or compulsions
- Significant distress or interference with daily functioning
While only a healthcare professional can provide a diagnosis, these symptoms suggest OCD may be present. A consultation can help determine if treatment would be beneficial.
We provide treatment for all OCD subtypes, including:
- Contamination OCD (fears of germs, illness, or contamination)
- Checking OCD (repeatedly checking locks, appliances, etc.)
- Harm OCD (intrusive thoughts about harming self or others)
- Symmetry and ordering OCD (need for things to be "just right")
- Pure-O OCD (primarily obsessional with mental rituals)
- Scrupulosity (religious or moral obsessions)
- Relationship OCD (obsessive doubts about relationships)
ERP is considered the gold standard treatment for OCD, with studies showing 70-80% of patients experiencing significant symptom reduction. ERP has been extensively researched and has stronger evidence than any other psychological treatment for OCD. While it can fbe challenging, the results are typically substantial and long-lasting.
Some people with OCD benefit from combining therapy with medication (typically SSRIs), while others improve with therapy alone. We can discuss whether medication might be helpful in your case and provide referrals to psychiatric providers if appropriate. For many clients, ERP therapy alone provides significant relief.
Research shows that virtual ERP therapy for OCD is as effective as in-person treatment. For some clients, online therapy offers advantages since it allows for exposures in your home environment where many triggers occur naturally. Our secure platform ensures confidentiality while providing high-quality care.
Begin Your Journey to Freedom from OCD
Taking the first step toward OCD treatment can be challenging, but it's also the beginning of your path to recovery. Laura Davidson provides expert OCD therapy in Toronto and throughout Ontario through secure, convenient virtual sessions.
Free 15-Minute Consultation
Discuss your needs and ensure we're a good fit
Schedule Your First Session
At a time that works for your schedule
Begin Personalized Treatment
A plan tailored to your specific OCD concerns