Merrisa is passionate about helping kids and families overcome OCD. Founder of Canada’s first privately funded and specialized OCD clinic, Merrisa has helped hundreds of children, adults, and their families find a path to recovery through exposure and response prevention and family-based treatment. Her joy comes from empowering individuals and parents by teaching them how to live with and overcome OCD and what to do about it while instilling confidence to tackle their own unique hurdles to have a bright and successful future.

Merrisa is registered to provide treatment in the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, and Newfoundland/Labrador.

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Monique completed her practicum at OCD North, where she discovered her passion for working with the OCD community. Monique is a therapist with 5 years of experience working from an anti-oppressive lens to support the mental wellness of children and families. Monique is a Registered Social Worker and is trained in Exposure with Response Prevention for the treatment of OCD by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

Monique is registered to provide treatment in Ontario.

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Sarah is a social worker who greatly values the importance of person and family-centred care. Sarah practices from a solution-focused and goal-oriented framework, blending the tenants of cognitive behavioural theory into her work with clients and their families. Positive client outcomes are what matter most to Sarah and for this reason, she is committed to evidence-based therapies.

With over 7 years experience working with neurodiverse children and families, Sarah has developed a deep understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder among other cognitive and developmental differences. Sarah appreciates the complexity of the mind and is passionate about working with clients in their pursuit of overall wellbeing.

Sarah is registered to provide treatment in Ontario.

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Melissa is a social worker that has been working in the community for over 7 years with folks who are dealing with severe mental health and/or substance use challenges. These opportunities have allowed Melissa to understand, and work through, a client centred approach. 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 and create a life where they are in charge.

Melissa is in the process of completing training in Exposure with Response Prevention for the treatment of OCD by the Centre for the Treatment and Study of anxiety at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

Melissa is registered to provide treatment in the following provinces: Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia.

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Shaina is a Registered Social Worker and is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention for the treatment of OCD at the CTSA, Perleman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

Shaina’s passion for working with individuals and families living with OCD bloomed when she saw the disorder’s lack of understanding and support, often leaving individuals feeling misunderstood, isolated, and hopeless. However, she was also able to see first-hand so many individuals and families take their lives back from OCD through Exposure and Response Prevention (Ex/RP) therapy. Seeing the strength, resilience, and power that shines from those on their recovery journey captivated Shaina, and she knew - OCD could be beaten, and she had to be a part of it.

Having utilized the services of a social worker herself over the years, Shaina recognizes the bravery it takes to advocate for oneself and seek help. She celebrates with each individual who does so, no matter how hard the journey. Shaina aims to create a non-judgemental space where her clients feel safe, accepted, seen, and able to express vulnerability because it is in these spaces we find healing.

Shaina has a Master’s of Social Work and trauma-informed certification from the University of New England. She seeks continued education and training in cognitive behavioural modalities and clinical skills to continue to serve her clients to the very best of her ability. Shaina practices evidence-based therapies through a culturally-informed and client-centred lens.

Shaina wholeheartedly believes that there is no shame surrounding the OCD experience and that overcoming OCD is possible. As a result, Shaina’s goal is not only to collaborate with you, support you, and cheer you on but to “work herself out of a job.” Her absolute favourite day of treatment is the day that she can say goodbye to her clients with complete confidence that they can handle OCD all on their own.

Shaina is an avid reader, loves spending time with her family (and by herself!), and takes board games very seriously.

Shaina is registered to provide treatment in Ontario.

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