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The Reassurance Trap: Why Seeking Certainty Makes OCD and Anxiety Worse
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-05-09 OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-05-09

The Reassurance Trap: Why Seeking Certainty Makes OCD and Anxiety Worse

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What Is Cognitive Defusion? (And How It Takes Away Power From Intrusive Thoughts) (Copy)
Anxiety & Panic Alexandra Shifrin 2026-05-02 Anxiety & Panic Alexandra Shifrin 2026-05-02

What Is Cognitive Defusion? (And How It Takes Away Power From Intrusive Thoughts) (Copy)

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What Are Ego-Dystonic Thoughts in OCD? (And Why They Feel So Real)
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-04-25 OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-04-25

What Are Ego-Dystonic Thoughts in OCD? (And Why They Feel So Real)

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Beyond Willpower: How We Actually Treat Hair Pulling and Skin Picking
BFRB Support Alexandra Shifrin 2026-04-18 BFRB Support Alexandra Shifrin 2026-04-18

Beyond Willpower: How We Actually Treat Hair Pulling and Skin Picking

If you struggle with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like skin picking or hair pulling, hearing "just stop" is incredibly frustrating. Learn why willpower fails and how specialized treatments like Habit Reversal Training (HRT) actually work.

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Dr. Shifrin Psychological Services

PhD Psychologist Serving Adults Across Alberta

I am registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists, so I can provide secure virtual therapy for OCD, BDD, and BFRBs to adults in all of Alberta, including Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie and surrounding areas.

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