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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Therapy
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How to Support a Loved One with OCD or a BFRB (Without Making it Worse)
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-14 OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-14

How to Support a Loved One with OCD or a BFRB (Without Making it Worse)

Are you unintentionally making your loved one's OCD or skin picking worse? Learn what "Family Accommodation" is, why the "reassurance trap" backfires, and how to truly support your loved ones in Alberta.

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Beyond the Mirror: When Appearance Concerns Become "Brain Noise”
BDD & Body Image Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-09 BDD & Body Image Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-09

Beyond the Mirror: When Appearance Concerns Become "Brain Noise”

BDD is more than just being unhappy with your looks—it's an exhausting loop of checking and worrying. Learn how to break the mirror loop and find more freedom.

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Is it a Habit or a BFRB? Understanding Skin Picking and Hair Pulling
BFRB Support Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-08 BFRB Support Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-08

Is it a Habit or a BFRB? Understanding Skin Picking and Hair Pulling

Stop feeling ashamed of skin picking or hair pulling. Learn why these behaviours are more than just 'bad habits' and how to break the sensory loop with practical tools designed for residents across Alberta.

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What Are Intrusive Thoughts? (And Why They Aren’t Facts)
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-07 OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-07

What Are Intrusive Thoughts? (And Why They Aren’t Facts)

Over 90% of people experience intrusive thoughts, but for some, these thoughts feel like 'brain noise' that won't turn off. Learn why these thoughts are not facts and how a structured approach can help you break the cycle of anxiety.

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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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