You've Tried to Think Your Way Out

You've read the articles, asked ChatGPT for answers, made the lists. But your brain still wakes you at 3 AM with catastrophic what-ifs. You still check the door handle one more time. You still can't hit send on the email because it needs to be perfect.

The problem isn't that you're not smart enough to solve this. The problem is that your intelligence is fueling the cycle.

Do Any of These Feel Familiar?

• Intrusive thoughts that feel dangerous, even though you know they're not. Washing or checking rituals you can't stop, even when you know they don't make sense. Relationship doubt that sends you spiraling—is this the right person, or are you missing something critical?

• Perfectionism that keeps you stuck. The report sits unfinished because if it's not flawless, what's the point? You spend three hours on a task that should take twenty minutes, revising endlessly, terrified of getting it wrong.

• People-pleasing that's draining you dry. You track everyone's mood, say yes when you mean no, and ask 'Is this okay?' so often you've lost trust in your own judgment.

• The 3 AM spiral. Your brain rehearses conversations that haven't happened, reviews past mistakes on loop, and builds catastrophic scenarios about things you can't control.

• The Reassurance Loop. Asking the same question five different ways because you need to hear 'it's fine' one more time—even though you know you're wearing out the people who love you.

You look fine from the outside. But internally, you're exhausted from trying to hold it all together.

What If Your Brain Wasn't the Enemy?

Right now, your 'what-ifs' are survival mechanisms masquerading as productivity tools. They keep you hyper-vigilant, always scanning for danger. But imagine redirecting that same cognitive power toward a different set of possibilities:

• What if you could sit on the couch without guilt? No phantom to-do list. No 'wasted time' anxiety. Just rest that actually restores you.

• What if you trusted your judgment? You make a decision without polling three friends or triple-checking. You hit send and move on. You sleep through the night because you're not re-litigating the choice at 2 AM.

• What if good enough was actually good enough? The project gets done without the paralyzing perfectionism. Your value isn't measured by flawless output. You set a boundary and the world doesn't fall apart.

• What if you could feel your accomplishments? Instead of checking a box and immediately sprinting to the next goal, you pause. You feel satisfaction. The finish line stops moving.

The shift isn't about collecting more information. It's about retraining your mind and your body to understand that you're safe even when you're not 'on.'

We're not going to try to think your way out anymore. We're going to give your body the evidence it needs to finally stand down.

Why I Get It

I'm a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in Canada's leading medical and academic institutions. But I also have my own history with OCD.

That combination means I understand the difference between textbook explanations and the visceral reality of what this feels like. I've sat with the discomfort of not doing the compulsion. I've done the work. I know what's on the other side.

The Practical Details

Virtual across Ontario. Secure video cognitive-behavioural therapy sessions from wherever you are. No commute, no waiting room.

In-person in Oakville. I have an office in Oakville and visit a few times a year for in-person sessions if you prefer occasional face-to-face appointments.

Evening appointments. I'm based on the West Coast, which means Ontario clients get evening availability when your workday is actually done. My 2PM is your 5PM!

Evidence-Based Care. I’m certified in cognitive-behavioural therapy by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - and previously served as President of CACBT. I also have a 20-year meditation practice and incorporate mindfulness into therapy if you are interested in learning how to quiet your mind that way.

Insurance receipts. Registered Psychologist receipts provided for reimbursement.

Fee: $297 per 50-minute session.

How to Start

Free 15-minute call. We talk through what you're dealing with, I explain how I work, and we decide if it's a fit.

First session. We map your patterns, identify what's maintaining the cycle, and create a treatment plan.

The work. Evidence-based tools every session. No fluff.

Ready to Stop White-Knuckling?

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