Dedicated Virtual Therapy for
OCD and Anxiety across Alberta
Evidence-based therapy for adults who want to break the cycle of intrusive thoughts, urges, and repetitive patterns.
Hi, I’m Dr. Sasha Shifrin
I am a PhD-level Registered Psychologist in Alberta. I am passionate about helping adults navigate OCD and related concerns, including hair pulling, skin picking, appearance anxiety, and all kinds of intrusive thoughts. My approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, focusing on helping you develop practical, skills-based strategies to get back to living your life.
I am currently accepting new clients.
Services
My practice focuses on treating adults with OCD and related concerns using research-supported, skill-based methods.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Structured therapy for intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety, tailored to your specific OCD theme using “gold-standard” treatment.
Intrusive Thoughts
& Anxiety
Therapy to reduce appearance-related distress and checking behaviours while building more flexibility in your life.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Support for distressing “what if” thoughts, rumination, overthinking, and mental loops – even if you don’t have a formal diagnosis.
Body-Focused Repetitive
Behaviours (BFRBs)
Practical strategies for hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (excoriation), and other repetitive habits.
My Approach
Skills for Long-Term Change
My work is structured, collaborative, and focused on the present. Instead of just talking about the past, we focus on building a practical toolkit you can use to manage symptoms daily.
What Treatments Do I Use?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
The “gold-standard” tool for facing fears without rituals, tailored to your unique triggers and anxiety levels.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Building up your toolkit with practical skills to be able to identify and shift “thought traps” that keep you stuck.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learning to live a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts show up.
Habit Reversal Training (HRT) & Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB)
Designing a plan to manage urges to pick or pull, while figuring out the "why" so we can prevent it from reoccurring.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Developing the awareness to notice an urge without being “hooked” by it.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Reclaiming your life from OCD and anxiety starts with a simple message. I am happy to answer your questions and help you get started.
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