Samantha is not available to accept new clients.

Available for ERP sessions, HRT Sessions, Intern-Led Counselling Sessions, and SPACE sessions.**

As a registered social worker, Samantha brings more than a decade of experience in social work practice focused on supporting individuals and families with lived experiences of trauma. She applies a strengths-based and trauma-informed lens to emphasize the unique capabilities of everyone, in a safe and supportive environment.

Samantha is grateful and excited to be learning and working with the skilled team at OCD North.

Samantha is registered to provide treatment in Ontario.

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Shaina is available to accept new clients over 18 years of age at this time.

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

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Monique is not available to accept new clients.

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 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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Merrisa is not accepting new clients at this time.

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 works best with families who have children living with OCD struggling to find recovery. Using a parent-based model, she teaches parents how to support their child’s recovery rather than inadvertently giving into the OCD. I help parents get their families, and their life back from this terrible disorder.

Merrisa is available for daytime appointments

Merrisa offers in-person sessions in Barrie and virtual treatment in Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Erin is not 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. It will soon include 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.

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Melissa is accepting new clients over 18 years of age at this time.

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.

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