Anxiety & OCD
If doubt and worry are taking up too much space in your life, therapy can help. Together we can explore how anxiety or OCD shows up for you and find a path through it.
What I help with
- Worry & Doubt
- Anxiety (GAD, specific phobias)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Self-Doubt & Self-Esteem Work
How I work in this space
I work with anxiety and OCD using therapy modalities that were designed to treat these specific concerns - Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and/or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together we can talk about your options and discuss what would work best for you.
We will generally start by talking about how anxiety/OCD shows up for you and the impact that doubt, fear, and/or worry has had on your life. If it fits, we can go deeper and explore where the anxiety started and how anxiety/OCD functions in our nervous systems. Next, we can practice strategies to help you navigate anxiety with less distress and take back your life.
Common questions
A few things people often ask when considering therapy for anxiety or OCD.
Do I need an OCD diagnosis to start?
Not at all. Getting an OCD diagnosis can be a long process and many people struggle with OCD for years without getting answers. Whether or not you have a diagnosis, we can start the work. If getting a diagnosis is one of your goals, we can talk about your options.
What is ERP actually like in session?
Sessions start slow and always go at a pace that works for you. After we have a deep understanding of your anxiety/OCD, we create a plan together that uses evidence-based strategies to reduce distress around your worries/fears one small step at a time. You will customize your own strategies so they fit for you. The goal is to work through the anxiety/OCD in a way that truly changes how you feel without the work being overwhelming. We will adjust goals from session to session based on what works for you.
Will you make me face my biggest fear right away?
Nope. You choose when and even how to face your fears. I'm just here to support the process and give you information that helps you succeed.
I know my worries don't make sense, can therapy still help?
Absolutely! Often anxiety/OCD are at odds with what we really believe to be true, and yet, it doesn't feel any better when we tell ourselves it doesn't make sense. The way I do therapy is less about what makes sense and more about how things feel. The work we do goes beyond thoughts and into how your nervous system responds to triggers.
Can we work on anxiety and OCD online?
Yep! Research shows online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy. Sometimes I will even recommend online sessions because it allows us to work through anxiety where it really shows up - in your day-to-day environment.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here to support you every step of the way.
I offer both in-person sessions in Kelowna and secure online therapy sessions for clients throughout British Columbia. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can work together.
Book your consultation today and take the first step toward positive change.