OCD North

OCD North Recovery from OCD is possible with ERP Treatment in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia.

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03/13/2026

If you've ever had thoughts like: “What if I drop the baby?” “What if I hurt my baby by accident?” “What kind of mom thinks this?”

You are not alone.
You are not dangerous.
You are not a bad mom.

Join us on Mondays, April 20th - June 15th
• 1:30 - 3:00 pm (90-min session)
• $25 per session, $200 for the series

Babies are welcome & spots are limited!
Covered under most benefit plans

🔗 https://cyberimpact.page/n26rqmt2/good-moms-have-scary-thoughts-1

Parenting a child with obsessive-compulsive disorder can feel overwhelming.OCD often demands reassurance, certainty, and...
03/12/2026

Parenting a child with obsessive-compulsive disorder can feel overwhelming.

OCD often demands reassurance, certainty, and accommodation. While these responses are understandable, they can unintentionally strengthen the OCD cycle over time.

Evidence-based OCD treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention, often involves helping parents learn how to respond in ways that support recovery rather than reinforce compulsions.

Reducing reassurance, separating your child from OCD, and reinforcing brave behaviour are small but powerful steps that can make a meaningful difference.

At OCD North, we work closely with families to provide structured, specialized OCD treatment that supports both children and caregivers.

OCD requires specific tools. Parents deserve support too.

03/12/2026

In this group, you’ll learn to better understand scary or intrusive thoughts and recognize them as just thoughts. We’ll work to reduce the guilt and shame many new parents experience. Remember, about 90% of new parents have intrusive thoughts. You’ll also connect with other parents in a supportive, judgment-free space, build confidence in your responses to these thoughts, and leave with a personalized plan to help you keep moving forward.

• Mondays, April 20th - June 15th
• 1:30 - 3:00 pm (90-min session)
• $25 per session, $200 for the series
Babies are welcome & spots are limited!
Covered under most benefit plans

🔗 https://cyberimpact.page/n26rqmt2/good-moms-have-scary-thoughts-1

Welcome to OCD North.We are a specialized clinic dedicated exclusively to OCD treatment using Exposure and Response Prev...
03/10/2026

Welcome to OCD North.

We are a specialized clinic dedicated exclusively to OCD treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention, also known as ERP, the gold standard treatment for OCD.

OCD is often misunderstood. It is more than being neat or organized. It involves intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and compulsions that can quietly take over daily life.

At OCD North, our team of trained OCD experts provides structured, evidence-based care in a calm and supportive environment. We work with children, teens, adults, and families to help reduce compulsions and build tolerance for uncertainty over time.

Specialized care matters when it comes to OCD.

If you are looking for OCD treatment in Barrie, King City, Surrey, or Edmonton, we are here to help.

03/10/2026

Ready to start overcoming OCD? Discover simple, daily habits that target the OCD cycle and help you regain control from intrusive thoughts and compulsions.

🔗www.OCDNorth.com/daily-habits-to-break-the-OCD-cycle

March 2026 is Social Work Month. At OCD North, all of our therapists are Social Workers dedicated exclusively to OCD tre...
03/09/2026

March 2026 is Social Work Month. At OCD North, all of our therapists are Social Workers dedicated exclusively to OCD treatment across Canada. With specialized training in evidence-based approaches, they provide compassionate, life-changing care to individuals, children, and families living with OCD.

This month, we proudly celebrate their expertise, commitment, and the profound difference they make every day. Thank you to our incredible team for the dedication, empathy, and hope you bring to every client and family you support.

Considering OCD medication? Learn how it works, why it is often paired with ERP therapy, and how to make an informed cho...
03/07/2026

Considering OCD medication? Learn how it works, why it is often paired with ERP therapy, and how to make an informed choice for your recovery journey.

🔗www.OCDNorth.com/OCD-medication-what-you-should-know

Innovating OCD care in Canada takes courage, creativity, and deep specialization.When Merrisa was in graduate school, sh...
03/06/2026

Innovating OCD care in Canada takes courage, creativity, and deep specialization.

When Merrisa was in graduate school, she discovered something concerning. Despite a significant need for effective OCD treatment, there were very few trained specialists in her area. That gap became the beginning of OCD North.

After pursuing advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, she became the first Canadian certified in ERP. While certification is not required to practice ERP, this training strengthened her expertise and reinforced her commitment to evidence-based OCD treatment.

Today, Merrisa continues to expand access to specialized OCD therapy by mentoring and supervising master’s level therapists, helping them transition into skilled ERP therapists locally and internationally.

She also developed OCD-Informed Practice, an innovative framework that allows therapists to support individuals with OCD without unintentionally reinforcing symptoms.

Her work with families, particularly parents of children with OCD, focuses on empowering caregivers with practical tools that support recovery while reducing accommodations that keep OCD stuck.

At OCD North, specialized care is not optional. It is foundational.

March Break can be a valuable opportunity to build real, lasting skills for managing OCD.Our March Break OCD Skills Camp...
03/05/2026

March Break can be a valuable opportunity to build real, lasting skills for managing OCD.

Our March Break OCD Skills Camp is designed to help children and youth understand how OCD works and learn practical tools rooted in Exposure and Response Prevention, the gold standard treatment for OCD.

Participants will learn how to notice urges without acting on them, practice uncertainty, and build resilience when setbacks occur. These skills are structured, evidence-based, and designed to extend beyond the week of camp.

OCD requires specialized care. Early intervention and skill development can make a meaningful difference in a child’s recovery journey.

March 16–20, 2026
Limited spaces available.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and register.

This Social Work Week, we’re proud to celebrate the theme: Care. Insight. Together. As social workers, our role is groun...
03/05/2026

This Social Work Week, we’re proud to celebrate the theme: Care. Insight. Together.

As social workers, our role is grounded in compassion and connection. At OCD North, it’s also guided by a bold vision: to innovate OCD care in Canada.

To us, care means instilling hope and promoting real recovery from OCD. We walk alongside our clients as they practice courage by choosing uncertainty over compulsions, and move toward the lives they want.

Insight means delivering evidence-based treatment like ERP with thoughtfulness, skill, and creativity. OCD treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all; we tailor care, finding innovative and sometimes even fun solutions to complex problems.

Together reflects our commitment to community. We work to increase access to OCD care and create spaces where individuals and families feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their journey.

Happy Social Work Week 💛

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125 Bell Farm Road Suite 205
Barrie, ON
L4M6L2

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Welcome to OCD North

Welcome to the clinic! I'm glad you're here. If you're reading this you either suffer from Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder or supporting someone who is. I'm Merrisa, and I'm here to help.

Throughout my education, practicums, and work experience, I knew I never wanted to become a generalist.

As a Registered MSW, I took a special interest in OCD and became certified in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Here's why I love treating in OCD: