Servicing the Greater Toronto Area
Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
In therapy, I help family members through the 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 with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Working with this population is how I started my Social Work career over 20 years ago, and is something I continue to care very deeply and compassionately about.
Glenda Carman-Gray, MSW, RSW
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
I provide goal-oriented therapy on many issues, specializing in the areas of OCD & Anxiety. In therapy, we set concrete&achievable goals. We work to reduce stress&anxiety, manage worried &feared thoughts, strengthen coping skills, build self-esteem, reduce negative self talk, learn how to be self-compassionate, strengthen pathways to bett
I provide goal-oriented therapy on many issues, specializing in the areas of OCD & Anxiety. In therapy, we set concrete&achievable goals. We work to reduce stress&anxiety, manage worried &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&rituals.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
The first line&evidence based treatment modality for OCD is CBT with a strong emphasis on Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). I'm trained in ERP & a professional member of the International OCD Foundation. I'm committed to advance training in both Anxiety&OCD, including participation in Behaviour Therapy Training Institutes (BTTI's).
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The first line&evidence based treatment modality for OCD is CBT with a strong emphasis on Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). I'm trained in ERP & a professional member of the International OCD Foundation. I'm committed to advance training in both Anxiety&OCD, including participation in Behaviour Therapy Training Institutes (BTTI's).
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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. Over the past several years, I have attended a multitude of post-graduate professional development training sessions in the areas of OCD, as well as Anxiety. In 2016, I attended the IOCDF Annual Conference in Chicago. In 2017, I attended the Behaviour Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. In 2020, I participated in the IOCDF Online Consultations for Advanced Practitioners. The majority of my practice is currently clients with OCD and related disorders. In addition to my clinical work with clients, I supervise clinicians on cases with OCD and related disorders.
I also work with family members of persons experiencing symptoms of, or diagnosis of, Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Working with this population is how I started my social work career and I continue to do so on a limited basis.
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 (IOCDF).
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness Based Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Integrative Therapy