Servicing the Greater Toronto Area
Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
I started my Social Work career over 20 years ago working with people with Alzheimer's and their caregiving family members. Although this important work is no longer the focus of my practice, I continue to care very deeply and compassionately about the issues and the people touched by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. I always try
I started my Social Work career over 20 years ago working with people with Alzheimer's and their caregiving family members. Although this important work is no longer the focus of my practice, I continue to care very deeply and compassionately about the issues and the people touched by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. I always try to keep a few spots open in my practice to help family members going through this difficult, painful, and life changing time.
My work includes helping family members through the entire process from early signs or symptoms, through diagnosis, and all stages of the disease. I have a deep understanding of the extent to which families can struggle and suffer with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Glenda Carman-Gray, MSW, RSW
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, through in-person or video counselling, I provide goal-oriented therapy (CBT, ERP) on many issues, specializing in the areas of OCD & Anxiety (see IOCDF listing https://iocdf.org/providers/carman-gray-glenda/). In therapy, we work together in a supportive environment and set concrete and
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, through in-person or video counselling, I provide goal-oriented therapy (CBT, ERP) on many issues, specializing in the areas of OCD & Anxiety (see IOCDF listing https://iocdf.org/providers/carman-gray-glenda/). In therapy, we work together in a supportive environment and set concrete and achievable goals. Together, we work to reduce stress and anxiety, manage worried and feared thoughts, strengthen coping skills, build self-esteem, reduce negative self talk, learn how to be self-compassionate, strengthen pathways to better relationships, and address obsessive thoughts, compulsions and rituals.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
The first line and evidence based treatment modality for OCD is CBT with a strong emphasis on Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). I'm trained in ERP. I graduated from the International OCD Foundation Training Institute's Behaviour Therapy Training or BTTI, (www.IOCDF.org) which is run by leading experts and faculty in the field of OCD.
The first line and evidence based treatment modality for OCD is CBT with a strong emphasis on Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). I'm trained in ERP. I graduated from the International OCD Foundation Training Institute's Behaviour Therapy Training or BTTI, (www.IOCDF.org) which is run by leading experts and faculty in the field of OCD. I'm also trained in treating Anxiety.
I'm committed to advanced learning in both OCD and Anxiety, and I regularly and consistently set aside time in my schedule for further professional development in these two areas. In addition to my clinical work with clients, I have limited availability for Clinical Supervision on OCD related cases only.
A Bit About Me and What I Do
My name is Glenda Carman-Gray and I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist in Toronto. I provide goal-oriented therapy on many issues, specializing in the areas of OCD and Anxiety. As such, my practice is devoted to clients with OCD and/or Anxiety.
My office is located in Toronto in the Yonge and Sheppard area, with easy access to subway and parking.
I offer both in-person and video counselling.
AFFILIATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
I graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Social Work, and Master of Social Work.
I have been a Registered Social Worker in Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSSW) since 1998. I am a professional member of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (www.IOCDF.org).
Types of Therapy Used in Treatment:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness Based Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy
Strength Based Therapy
Offering Treatment for the Following OCD Subtypes:
Contamination OCD
Just Right OCD
Harm OCD
Scrupulosity
hOCD
pOCD
rOCD
Perinatal OCD
Existential OCD
Somatic OCD
SF-OCD
Emetophobia