Riven Psychology Here to listen. Here to help. Our Approach How We Work Therapy begins with a connection that fosters feelings of trust and safety. This goal is at the heart of every conversation — listening to understand and support you. Therapy progresses when clients take action to change what is troubling them. This goal frames what our conversations are about — empowering you with the information, strategies, and motivation to create change. Our Services How We Help Our process begins with an assessment that helps us get to know you, and the reason you are reaching out. We will explore your history and the broader context of your life to understand how your challenges developed and what is currently maintaining them. Our approach is cognitive-behavioural, meaning we will be particularly interested in patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. We will talk to you about your goals for therapy, so that we can come up with a suitable therapy plan. And we will show you how making changes to patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting can help you accomplish those goals. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Cognitive behavioural therapy is an effective therapy for a wide range of issues. It has been developed and refined over the last 50 years by expert scientists and clinicians. With the support of a skilled therapist, CBT can be used to improve almost any emotional issue. OCD Treatment Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common condition estimated to occur in 1-2% of the global population. OCD affects people of all ages and backgrounds. OCD is diagnosed when someone suffers significantly from obsessions OR compulsions. Individuals commonly experience both, but it is not uncommon for only one to be present at a given time. We are accessible from anywhere in Ontario While we are dedicated to serving our local community in Ottawa, we are equally committed to providing expert online care to individuals in under-served regions of Ontario. If you are suffering with OCD, PTSD, ADHD, or anxiety more generally, we know that it could be difficult to find expert services outside of a large city. We are here to help. From the Blog Levi Riven Five Steps for Overcoming the Indecisive Mindset Jan 30, 2024 Decision Making Levi Riven Indecisiveness is an anxiety issue with a pragmatic solution Jan 30, 2024 Anxiety & OCD Levi Riven What’s the difference between unhelpful reassurance-seeking and practical research? Jan 30, 2024 Anxiety & OCD Office Administrator “Walk Me Through” Podcast Interview with Dr. Riven Mar 9, 2023 Anxiety & OCD Levi Riven Three Traps That Tempt OCD Relapse in the Homestretch of Therapy Oct 1, 2022 Anxiety & OCD Levi Riven Three Distinct Categories of OCD Thoughts and How to Deal With Them Feb 27, 2022 Anxiety & OCD Get started now Your Journey Starts Here
Levi Riven What’s the difference between unhelpful reassurance-seeking and practical research? Jan 30, 2024 Anxiety & OCD
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Levi Riven Three Distinct Categories of OCD Thoughts and How to Deal With Them Feb 27, 2022 Anxiety & OCD