Riven Psychology Our Team 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. Dr. Levi Riven Founder & Clinical Psychologist Dr. Levi Riven is a clinical psychologist, certified with the College of Psychologists of Ontario to provide clinical psychology services to adults. Dr. Riven obtained his Ph.D. from Concordia University and completed his clinical residency at the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal. Dr. Riven is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association, the Ottawa Academy of Psychologists, and the International OCD Foundation. Dr. Riven founded Riven Psychology in 2020 as an in-person and online private psychology practice, as well as a training centre for therapists working towards certification. Michaela McCormick Office Administrator Michaela obtained her bachelor of arts honours degree in psychology at Trent University and is now working to expand her knowledge in the field through her role as an administrative assistant here at Riven Psychology and through her volunteer position as a mental health crisis line responder. Michaela is passionate about increasing access to mental health services to those in need and is hoping to have a career in the field one day. 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 Behavioural 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. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 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. It starts with the first step Begin your journey to recovery
Dr. Levi Riven Founder & Clinical Psychologist Dr. Levi Riven is a clinical psychologist, certified with the College of Psychologists of Ontario to provide clinical psychology services to adults. Dr. Riven obtained his Ph.D. from Concordia University and completed his clinical residency at the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal. Dr. Riven is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association, the Ottawa Academy of Psychologists, and the International OCD Foundation. Dr. Riven founded Riven Psychology in 2020 as an in-person and online private psychology practice, as well as a training centre for therapists working towards certification.
Michaela McCormick Office Administrator Michaela obtained her bachelor of arts honours degree in psychology at Trent University and is now working to expand her knowledge in the field through her role as an administrative assistant here at Riven Psychology and through her volunteer position as a mental health crisis line responder. Michaela is passionate about increasing access to mental health services to those in need and is hoping to have a career in the field one day.