Rick

Mr Rick Silver

Counselor

“We have been helping people for 20 years and have good standing with a vice Dean of medicine at UFT, the ex-president of the Canadian general practitioners association. Everything is clear and easy to navigate on our website: ocdcanada.org”

About Me

With two decades of dedicated experience, we offer compassionate Counseling for those navigating OCD. Our practice is highly regarded, holding strong professional standing with leading medical figures. We believe finding support should be straightforward. We provide a clear path to help you understand and manage your challenges effectively.

Approach

Support feels practical and predictable: sessions move at a steady, focused pace that balances problem-solving with skill-building. In Toronto or through secure online appointments in English, I structure time so you leave with clear, manageable next steps tailored to your life. For anxiety and OCD I use collaborative, measurable tasks—short between-session experiments, gentle exposures and regular check-ins—to track progress and refine the plan. This approach suits people who want straightforward, evidence-minded collaboration to reduce symptoms and regain daily control.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Families
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

    Learn more about OCD

Professional Title:

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    Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications

University of Toronto

Registrations

Director-hospital

Service Area

OCDCANADA

In-person & Online

Toronto, Ontario

Canada