Servicing the Greater Toronto Area In Person and Virtual
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
The focus of my practice is on the treatment of people suffering from OCD.
Much emphasis in treatment is placed on addressing obsessive thoughts and fears, and learning concrete tools to address compulsions or rituals, need for reassurance seeking and avoidance.
The first line and evidence based treatment modality for OCD is Exposure R
The focus of my practice is on the treatment of people suffering from OCD.
Much emphasis in treatment is placed on addressing obsessive thoughts and fears, and learning concrete tools to address compulsions or rituals, need for reassurance seeking and avoidance.
The first line and evidence based treatment modality for OCD is 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. Over the past 3 years I have also received trainings in and offered I-CBT.
I'm committed to advanced learning in OCD and I regularly set aside time in my schedule for further professional development in this area. To date, I have participated in over 100 hours of Consultations and Advanced Consultations through the IOCDF's BTTI.
In addition to my work with clients, I provide consultation to Psychotherapists and Master's of Social Workers on OCD related cases only.
Glenda Carman-Gray, MSW, RSW
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, through in-person or video counselling, I provide goal-oriented therapy (ERP, ACT, CBT, MBCT, I-CBT) on a multitude of issues, specializing in the areas of Anxiety, OCD, and OCD related disorders (see IOCDF listing https://iocdf.org/providers/carman-gray-glenda/).
In therapy, we work toge
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, through in-person or video counselling, I provide goal-oriented therapy (ERP, ACT, CBT, MBCT, I-CBT) on a multitude of issues, specializing in the areas of Anxiety, OCD, and OCD related disorders (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, and strengthen pathways to better relationships.
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Anxiety
Anxiety is characterized by incessant worry and can result in many negative effects which may include: Physical symptoms, prolonged feelings of discomfort, difficulty concentrating and sleeping, as well as unproductive and unhelpful overthinking. Many people with anxiety also suffer from: Perfectionism, negative inner dialogue, harsh in
Anxiety is characterized by incessant worry and can result in many negative effects which may include: Physical symptoms, prolonged feelings of discomfort, difficulty concentrating and sleeping, as well as unproductive and unhelpful overthinking. Many people with anxiety also suffer from: Perfectionism, negative inner dialogue, harsh inner critic as well as rumination, which is a cognitive pattern of repeatedly overthinking or replaying a situation or event.
In therapy, we set goals and find ways that work specifically for you to lessen the effects of anxiety so that you can live a less anxious lifestyle. Work is centred on learning new ways to: Better deal with cognitive distortions, challenge and reframe thoughts, accept uncertainty, move away from fear based doubt and automatic negative thoughts, self appraise more accurately, and ultimately worry smarter.
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 a multitude of issues, specializing in the areas of anxiety, OCD and related disorders. As such, my practice is entirely devoted to clients seeking treatment for OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. I provide individualized, supportive, and integrative treatment to new and long time sufferers, as well as individuals with mild, moderate, or severe OCD. I also provide continued care to sufferers upon discharge from hospital, from both OCD intensive outpatient and inpatient programs. I treat all subtypes of OCD and I provide consultation to Master's level social workers and psychotherapists on OCD cases only. My treatment methods are ERP, ACT, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), I-CBT, as well as OCD and GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) specific Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Oftentimes, recognizing that your life is not functioning as well as you would like and wanting to do something about that fact is one of the hardest steps for many people to take. In therapy, we work together to identify goals and create the building blocks for positive and long term change.
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.
Currently serving as Co-Chair of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) OCD Special Interest Group (SIG).
For the past two years, I served as the Co-Vice Chair of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) OCD Special Interest Group (SIG).
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). I'm also a professional member of the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (www.ADAA.org).
See Psychology Today listing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/433791
Types of Therapy Used in Treatment:
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
OCD & GAD specific Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Metacognitive Therapy
Inference Based Cognitive Therapy (I-CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy
Strength Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Treatment for the Following OCD Subtypes & Intrusive Thoughts:
Contamination OCD
Just Right OCD
Harm OCD
Scrupulosity (Religious & Moral)
SO - OCD
pOCD
rOCD
False Memory/Real Event OCD
Perinatal OCD
Existential OCD
Emotional Contamination OCD
Somatic/SF-OCD
Emetophobia
Visual Tourettic VTO
OCD Related Disorders (BFRBs including but not limited to skin picking and hairpulling, BDD)