TEEN & adult
Psychotherapy
Evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety
You’ve been struggling with anxious thoughts, perfectionism, or rituals that feel impossible to control. You’ve tried everything you can think of, but you’re still feeling stuck.
You deserve effective support that fits your specific needs. My approach focuses on practical strategies, deeper self-understanding, and using your strengths to handle both present struggles and future stress with more confidence.
What I Help With
My psychotherapy practice focuses on OCD therapy as well as treatment for issues like anxiety, perfectionism, stress, and young adult life transitions.
I use proven methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), adapted to fit your needs.
OCD in particular requires specialized treatment. While many forms of therapy can help with various issues, OCD responds best to specific approaches like ERP. When OCD overlaps with other neurodivergence, treatment can still be effective, but highly tailored support is very important.
I bring personal and professional experience with neurodivergence, anxiety, and OCD to our work. My training includes the BTTI and Advanced Forum (“Flexibility within Fidelity: Adapting Treatment for Client Factors including Neurodivergence”) from IOCDF.
Together we work towards change such as:
- Managing intrusive thoughts without being controlled by them
- Reducing behaviours that limit your life
- Building confidence to face uncertainty and imperfection
- Creating lasting skills for future challenges
Take The Next Step
Schedule a free Discovery Call to explore evidence-based therapy that meets you where you are.
- Cost per session:
$150 for 50 minutes in-office or virtual - NIHB can be direct-billed for this service.
- This service is covered by Ontario Autism Program.
- Please check your third-party benefits to see if occupational therapy, or psychotherapy delivered by an Occupational Therapist is covered.
OVERVIEW
How It Works
Step 1: Discovery Call
15 minutes long. No cost and no pressure. We’ll discuss your needs and goals to see if my services would be helpful.
Part 2: Initial Session
50 minute initial session. We’ll develop a personalized plan, so you have clarity about next steps.
Part 3: Treatment
Ongoing sessions help you understand yourself, build skills, and get back to doing the things that matter to you in life.
Hi There!
I’m Kathleen
I’m someone who loves getting curious about how people work. I took a long path to becoming an OT, and my own journey taught me what it’s like when nothing seems to work for you. I try to provide the type of support I wish I had during challenging times in my own life.
Before starting my private practice in 2024, I spent over 10 years working in public mental health services, helping people understand how their bodies and minds work, and learning with them along the way.
In addition to my training as an occupational therapist, I’ve done extensive training in the practice of psychotherapy, in particular Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and treatment of OCD.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will sessions be scheduled?
For this type of psychotherapy, we usually start with a set schedule: weekly or biweekly.
I offer services between 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Where do sessions occur?
What is the difference between Occupational Therapy and Psychotherapy?
Generally, occupational therapy is more practical and focuses on daily life skills (like making meals, using transportation) and issues like sensory processing and time management. Both types of service can help you reach your goals in different ways.
How long will I need psychotherapy services for?
Is exposure-therapy harmful for neurodivergent people?
Exposure therapy can help both autistic and allistic people when used carefully. It’s not about forcing tolerance of uncomfortable sensory experiences, this will not be helpful and these needs require different support. Instead, exposure therapy helps when anxiety blocks learning that a feared situation or thought is safe. I only use exposure therapy after careful assessment and only to help you do things that are important to you. You will always have choice and never be forced or coerced to do anything.
We can meet virtually online or at my office (limited times available).
For exposure-based therapy, sometimes you may choose to do something in the community. I will join you at home or in the community if you need my support.