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Unwanted thoughts and the urge to check, clean or seek reassurance can take hours out of your day. OCD therapy helps you break the cycle of obsessions and compulsions using proven, structured treatment.
Registeredclinical social worker
In personor online across Alberta
MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu
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Quick answer
OCD therapy is treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, a condition involving unwanted, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repeated behaviours or mental rituals (compulsions) done to reduce that distress. The leading psychological treatment is cognitive behavioural therapy with exposure and response prevention (ERP), which helps you face triggers gradually while resisting compulsions, so anxiety decreases over time.
Having intrusive thoughts does not mean you want to act on them. OCD is a common, treatable condition, and you do not need to share every thought to start therapy.
Is this right for you?
OCD can look very different from person to person. These are some common patterns.
Unwanted, upsetting thoughts, images or urges that feel hard to dismiss.
Repeatedly checking locks, appliances, messages or your own memory to feel certain.
Excessive washing or cleaning, or avoiding things that feel unclean.
Arranging, counting or repeating actions until it feels just right.
Asking others or searching online again and again to feel less anxious.
Obsessions and compulsions taking up an hour or more a day or interfering with life.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if we are the right fit. No referral is needed.
How we help
We begin by mapping your obsessions, compulsions and triggers, and explaining how the OCD cycle works. Then we plan treatment steps together.
Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes, in person at our South Edmonton office or online by secure video anywhere in Alberta.
You gradually face situations that trigger obsessions while choosing not to perform the compulsion. Over time the brain learns the feared outcome does not need the ritual, and anxiety reduces.
We work on beliefs that fuel OCD, such as an inflated sense of responsibility or the need for certainty, so thoughts feel less threatening.
Skills for letting thoughts come and go without fighting them, plus guidance for family members on how to support you without feeding compulsions.
Step by step
A typical path. Your therapist adapts it to you.
A free 15-minute call to share what is going on, ask questions and get matched with the right therapist.
We listen, understand your history and goals, and agree on a plan together.
You build practical skills in session and try them in daily life, at a pace that feels manageable.
We check progress against your goals and adjust, wrap up, or plan follow-up support.
Care from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RCSW) who is a Diplomate and Certified in CBT, with EMDR, DBT and Gottman training.
Our office is in South Edmonton, with secure video sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Counselling in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
We direct bill select insurance providers. Eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP.
Respectful, trauma-informed care for people of every background.
Choose your therapist
Pick someone who feels like a good fit, then book directly with them on Jane or send us a request below.
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Registered Social Worker in Ontario, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling for individuals, couples and families.
Not sure who to choose? Select “No preference” in the form and we will match you.
It can feel challenging, but ERP is always gradual and planned with you. You start with small steps and only move forward when you feel ready.
You can share at your own pace. Therapists who treat OCD understand that intrusive thoughts are common symptoms, not a reflection of who you are.
It can help. Some people benefit from medication alongside therapy, which a family physician or psychiatrist can discuss with you. A formal diagnosis is made by a physician or psychologist.
Many people notice improvement within 12 to 20 sessions of ERP-focused therapy, though it depends on the severity and type of OCD.
No. You can book directly online or by phone. A doctor’s referral is not required, although some insurance plans ask for one, so check your plan if you plan to claim.
Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Social Worker. We direct bill select insurance providers, and eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP. Check your plan for coverage details.
Our office is at 3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2, in South Edmonton. We also offer secure online sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Take the first step
Send a request and we will reply to arrange your first session, or book a time yourself on our secure Jane App portal.
587-372-3143
contact@disha.ca
3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
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