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Virtual Psychotherapy for OCD
Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel exhausting and isolating. Whether it’s intrusive thoughts, compulsive rituals, or constant self-doubt, OCD is not about being “neat” or “quirky” — it’s a serious, treatable mental health condition.
At Metabolite Clinic, we offer evidence-based virtual psychotherapy for OCD — helping you regain control, reduce distress, and reclaim your life.
Why choose psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a proven treatment for OCD.
- 100% virtual, available anywhere in Ontario
- No referral needed
- Covered by most extended health insurance plans
- Specialized OCD treatment from experienced psychotherapists
- Integrated support if you're also managing medications, obesity, or emotional health concerns
What Does OCD Really Look Like?
Intrusive, unwanted thoughts such as harm, contamination, moral doubts, or sexual themes
Repetitive actions or rituals: checking, counting, organizing
Mental compulsions such as reassurance-seeking, mental reviewing
Fear of losing control, being "bad," or making a mistake
Avoidance of people, objects, or situations due to fear of triggering a compulsion
Thoughts and behaviours that are distressing and time-consuming
The full picture of your health
We Understand the Complexity
OCD often overlaps with other conditions like anxiety, depression, or emotional eating. At Metabolite Clinic, your therapist works within an integrated care model—with physicians and dietitians when needed—to address the full picture of your health.
Whether you’re dealing with hormone-related shifts, the stress of managing obesity, or anxiety around food or body image, we support your journey holistically.
OCD Treatment
that
Actually Works
Our therapists specialize in OCD and use gold-standard, evidence-based methods, including:
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the most effective therapy for OCD
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques
- Support for co-occurring anxiety, depression, or emotional eating
ERP helps you face anxiety-provoking thoughts and situations gradually, without relying on compulsions—so you can reduce fear, reclaim time, and live more freely.
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Meet Our Psychotherapist
Racha Rkein
MSW, RSW | Psychotherapist
Racha Rkein holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor and brings over nine years of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional and physical health challenges.
Racha specializes in helping individuals struggling with emotional eating, body image distress, disordered eating patterns, anxiety, and trauma. Her work is grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centred approach that integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and somatic-based practices. She has experience supporting clients through cycles of restriction, overeating, shame, and internalized weight stigma, and understands that eating-related challenges are rarely about food alone.
With a professional background in hospital and community mental health settings, Racha provides psychotherapy that considers the emotional, psychological, and physiological dimensions of care. She is particularly passionate about empowering clients to reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotional responses, and build self-compassion.
Informed by both clinical expertise and lived experience, Racha offers a warm and collaborative space where clients can explore the roots of their challenges and begin to move toward sustainable change, on their own terms.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Accepting Consultations for Eating Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety & Depression
Frequently Asked Questions
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where a person experiences unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and feels compelled to perform certain actions or rituals (compulsions) to reduce distress or prevent something bad from happening. These thoughts and behaviours can become time-consuming, distressing, and interfere with daily life.
OCD symptoms can include:
- Fear of contamination or germs
- Repeated checking (locks, appliances, safety)
- Intrusive violent, sexual, or religious thoughts
- Excessive need for symmetry or exactness
- Counting, tapping, or repeating rituals
- Mental compulsions (e.g. praying, reviewing conversations)
Even if these seem irrational, they can cause significant distress.
No. That’s a common myth. OCD is not a personality trait—it’s a clinical condition involving anxiety and compulsive behaviours, often unrelated to cleaning or organizing. Many people with OCD have distressing, intrusive thoughts that have nothing to do with order or hygiene.
The gold standard treatment for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—a type of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). ERP helps you gradually face triggering thoughts or situations without engaging in compulsions, so your brain can learn there’s nothing to fear.
We also use:
- Cognitive Therapy to reframe beliefs around obsessions
- Mindfulness to manage anxiety and uncertainty
- Trauma-informed approaches if OCD is linked to past experiences
No. Therapy is a gradual, supportive process. With ERP, you’ll start small, building confidence with your therapist’s guidance. You’ll never be pushed into anything you’re not ready for. The goal is to reduce your reliance on compulsions over time, not overwhelm you.
Yes—most extended health insurance plans in Ontario cover psychotherapy. No referral is required to start therapy with us.
Absolutely. Our therapists provide 100% virtual OCD therapy to patients across Ontario. We use secure, confidential platforms to ensure convenience and privacy.
Click the “Sign Up Now” button on this page or book your first virtual session here. You’ll be matched with a therapist who specializes in OCD and is trained in ERP and CBT.
Take the First Step Today
Your path to feeling better can start now. Book your first virtual therapy session with one of our licensed therapists.
