Conditions We Treat
At West Coast OCD and Anxiety Clinic, we provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for OCD, anxiety disorders, trauma, and related conditions across British Columbia through secure virtual therapy services.
Find more information about each condition by clicking on each disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and all subtypes including: Harm, Relationship, Sexual Orientation, Pedophilia, Religious/Scrupulosity, Sensorimotor/Somatic, Existential, Contamination, Checking
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Health Anxiety / Illness Anxiety
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Perfectionism and intolerance of uncertainty
Anxiety Disorders
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Panic Disorder
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Panic Attacks
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Social Anxiety Disorder
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Specific Phobias
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Agoraphobia
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Complex Trauma
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Acute Stress Responses
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Trauma-related anxiety and avoidance
Additional Areas of Support
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Intrusive thoughts
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Chronic worry and rumination
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Reassurance-seeking patterns
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Avoidance behaviours
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Performance anxiety
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Emotional regulation difficulties
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Family accommodation related to OCD and anxiety
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Family psychoeducation and support sessions
Evidence-Based Treatments Offered
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Comittment Therapy (ACT)
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Exposure Therapy
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Anxiety and OCD-focused psychoeducation
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Family-based support for OCD and anxiety disorders
How do I know if I have OCD, anxiety, or something else?
Many people aren’t sure whether they’re experiencing OCD, an anxiety disorder, or something else. Because symptoms often overlap, it can be difficult to know for certain without a professional assessment.
While our psychologists can provide formal diagnostic assessments, many people benefit most from starting treatment right away. In many cases, the same evidence-based approaches are effective whether symptoms are ultimately diagnosed as OCD, an anxiety disorder, or a related concern.
Working with one of our Registered Clinical Counsellors is often the fastest and most cost-effective way to begin feeling better. If questions about diagnosis arise during treatment, we can help determine whether a formal assessment would be beneficial.