Nicole is available to accept new clients.

Nicole is a registered Social Worker currently pursuing her MSW at the University of Waterloo. She has vast experience working with children, youth, and families in a community outreach setting and is eager to expand her skillset in a clinical capacity. Nicole is dedicated to promoting a strength-based approach with clients, using a trauma- informed lens. She is passionate about her work and committed to creating a safe space for children and youth with OCD.

Nicole is able to treat clients from Ontario and Saskatchewan.

Nicole is available to accept new clients. Nicole is a registered Social Worker currently pursui... Read More

Sarah is available to accept new clients.

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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Samantha is not accepting new clients at this time.

Samantha is a Registered Social Worker with over a decade of experience in supporting individuals and families. Her down-to-earth approach is rooted in the belief that successful therapy hinges on a strong, empathetic therapeutic relationship. She has completed extensive specialized training, including Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) with Yale University and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) through the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Samantha is passionate about providing OCD-informed support to individuals and their loved ones, helping them navigate their unique challenges with compassion and the expertise needed to foster lasting change.

Samantha is registered to provide treatment in Ontario. She offers virtual sessions and in-person sessions in Barrie, Ontario.

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Melissa is available to accept new clients.

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 has completed training in Exposure and 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 has become certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work at Laurier University.

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

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Julie is available to accept new clients.

Julie is a MSW student intern with a background in providing supportive counselling, crisis intervention and case management services to adults in community, hospital and private practice settings. She applies a trauma-informed and person-centred approach in working clients. She is committed to delivering compassionate and effective OCD-informed support to diverse populations, employing a solutions-focused practice.

Julie is able to treat clients from Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Julie is available to accept new clients. Julie is a MSW student intern with a background in pro... Read More

Safa is available to accept new clients.

Safa earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a specialization in mental health from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a Behavioural Health Scholars Fellow at UPMC’s Paediatric Intensive Outpatient Program in Wexford, Pennsylvania, where she specialized in treating OCD in children and adolescents through ERP. Through her work, she has witnessed the transformative impact of ERP therapy, where young clients face their fears head-on and gradually build resilience, allowing them to rediscover the joys of life that OCD had previously overshadowed.

Safa now joins OCD North as a Paediatric ERP Therapist, offering a therapeutic environment that is warm, safe, and action-oriented. Understanding that therapy often requires confronting discomforts, Safa is passionate about guiding children and adolescents through these challenges while also championing their strengths. She believes in the power of connection and a strong therapeutic alliance to create a safe space where clients can explore their struggles with confidence.

Safa is registered to provide treatment in Ontario. She offers virtual sessions and in-person sessions in Barrie, Ontario.

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Jennie Cruickshank is a Nurse Practitioner who has been working in both hospital and community settings over the past 8 years. She is passionate about getting to know each client as an individual and engaging them in making informed decisions together. She recognizes that often individuals are burnt out with the medical system and works to instill some trust and hope again in their medical care. She specializes in adult medical care and working through complex health experiences. She is excited to be joining such a passionate group of therapists at OCD North and working together to provide excellent, innovative OCD-informed treatment.

Jennie Cruickshank is a Nurse Practitioner who has been working in both hospital and community se... Read More

Erin is available to accept new clients.

It is not uncommon for lives to unravel when OCD consumes your life. Your experience with OCD, and its impact on your life, is unique to you. Erin Fairbanks is a veteran of connecting with clients to understand their unique circumstances and cater their care to their own needs and goals. She helps her clients understand how OCD consumes their life and guides them in finding healthier versions of themselves, while strengthening their relationships, so that they can feel more at peace.

She is the owner of a private medical foot care practice, and an empathetic social work intern who excels at one-on-one counselling and group oversight with children, youth, and adults.

Erin’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph and a diploma of Chiropody from the Michener Institute, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor. She is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP) for the treatment of OCD from the University of Pennsylvania, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) from Yale University.

Erin is registered to provide treatment in Ontario. She offers virtual sessions and in-person sessions.

Erin is available to accept new clients. It is not uncommon for lives to unravel when OCD consum... Read More

Shaina is available to accept new clients.

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 and Saskatchewan. She offers virtual sessions and in-person sessions in Barrie, Ontario.

Shaina is available to accept new clients. Shaina is a Registered Social Worker and is trained i... Read More

Pam Sparrow is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of diverse nursing experience. Pam works to empower clients and their families to create a plan of care that will benefit the collective, and lead to sustainable outcomes. Pam is an expert in symptom management, with a focus on improving quality of life for clients and those who love them. Pam is passionate about creating safe spaces for people to share and participate in their care.

Pam is thrilled to be joining the OCD North team to help support adolescents to adults in our community. Pam’s practice will focus on result driven care that is collaborative, supportive, tailored to the individual and fun whenever possible.

Pam Sparrow is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of diverse nursing experience. Pam works t... Read More