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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Ready to become OCD-informed? Our first training of the year is coming up January 27, 2026 | 8:45–2:30 EST. Join us to b...
01/23/2026

Ready to become OCD-informed? Our first training of the year is coming up January 27, 2026 | 8:45–2:30 EST. Join us to build safer, more effective support for people living with OCD.

👉🏼www.ocdip.com


Discharge days are our favourite kind of days! There’s something incredibly special about the day a client is discharged...
01/22/2026

Discharge days are our favourite kind of days! There’s something incredibly special about the day a client is discharged from OCD treatment. Yesterday, our office was filled with streamers, treats, music, and a lot of proud smiles as Samantha Boddington, one of our therapists, celebrated a discharge with a young client. What they were really celebrating can’t be captured in photos. They were celebrating a person who chose courage over comfort again and again. Who showed up on hard days. Who faced fears that once felt impossible. Who practiced resilience when OCD told them they couldn’t. That special certificate they received? It represents every brave exposure, every moment of uncertainty tolerated, every time they kept going anyway. Courage deserves to be celebrated. 🎉

Our therapists love these moments because seeing clients reclaim their lives is why we do this work.

Only one week until our first OCD-Informed Practice training of the year! If you’ve ever wondered what to say when someo...
01/20/2026

Only one week until our first OCD-Informed Practice training of the year! If you’ve ever wondered what to say when someone shares about their experience of repetitive, intrusive thoughts—or worried about accidentally reinforcing OCD—this training is for you. Small shifts in understanding can make meaningful differences in care.

Quick reminder: OCD isn’t about being neat, and intrusive thoughts don’t reflect who someone is. Accurate information re...
01/19/2026

Quick reminder: OCD isn’t about being neat, and intrusive thoughts don’t reflect who someone is. Accurate information reduces harm. Informed responses make a real difference for people living with OCD. If you're feeling unsure of how best to support a client or patient living with OCD, please check out our OCD-Informed Practice course: www.ocdip.com

Are you a mental health worker feeling unsure about how to recognize and support those living with OCD? Our OCD-Informed...
01/16/2026

Are you a mental health worker feeling unsure about how to recognize and support those living with OCD? Our OCD-Informed Practice™ training teaches practical strategies to support clients without accidentally reinforcing OCD.

Join our growing community of clinicians committed to providing better care for those living with OCD.

Learn more or sign up at www.ocdip.com

OCD is a serious and often debilitating condition that can significantly disrupt school, work, relationships, and daily ...
01/14/2026

OCD is a serious and often debilitating condition that can significantly disrupt school, work, relationships, and daily life. Although effective treatments exist, many people go years without access to appropriate care. Are you ready to become a more informed ally for the community? Check out our OCD-Informed Practice Training.

Visit our website to register: www.ocdip.com

Feeling unsure about supporting clients with OCD? Gain confidence, learn to respond to intrusive thoughts without reinfo...
01/13/2026

Feeling unsure about supporting clients with OCD? Gain confidence, learn to respond to intrusive thoughts without reinforcing symptoms, and know when to refer. Check out our OCD-Informed Practice training!

Visit: https://ocdip.com

Have questions about OCD? Get answers straight from an expert! Join OCD clinician Melissa Walker for a LIVE Q&A on Janua...
01/08/2026

Have questions about OCD? Get answers straight from an expert! Join OCD clinician Melissa Walker for a LIVE Q&A on January 9th at 11am. Don’t miss this chance to hear insights, tips, and guidance on your OCD journey. Bring your questions!

🚨 New Training for Social Workers 🚨Did you know that some common social work practices can unintentionally make OCD symp...
01/07/2026

🚨 New Training for Social Workers 🚨Did you know that some common social work practices can unintentionally make OCD symptoms worse?

Our new OCD-Informed Practice™ course helps social workers:
✔️ Identify OCD accurately
✔️ Avoid reinforcing symptoms
✔️ Support clients ethically and confidently

🎓 CE hours available for our in-person & online training
🔗 Learn more or register here: https://ocdip.com
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“Where do I even begin?” If you’ve ever thought this about OCD treatment, you’re not alone. Starting can feel overwhelmi...
01/07/2026

“Where do I even begin?” If you’ve ever thought this about OCD treatment, you’re not alone. Starting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to stay that way!

This Friday, one of our expert clinicians, Melissa Walker, will be going LIVE to break down where to start and what actually helps to treat OCD.

Whether you’re beginning your own OCD treatment journey or supporting someone through theirs, this conversation will help you take the next step with clarity.

Save the date.
Bring your questions.
Join us live!

“Is this anxiety… or is this OCD?” 🤔It’s a question we hear often — and an important one! Anxiety often shows up as ongo...
01/02/2026

“Is this anxiety… or is this OCD?” 🤔It’s a question we hear often — and an important one! Anxiety often shows up as ongoing worry, with or without a clear trigger. OCD involves intrusive thoughts that cause intense distress, followed by compulsions to try to feel better. Because they can look similar, OCD is often mistaken for anxiety. Understanding the difference matters, as anxiety and OCD are often treated in very different ways.

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125 Bell Farm Road Suite 205
Barrie, ON
L4M6L2

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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: