INTENSIVE TREATMENT PROGRAM

The intensive treatment program at the OICBT is based on best-practice models for the treatment of severe anxiety disorders (social anxiety disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Agoraphobia), mood disorders (depression and bipolar), trauma-related disorders (including PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) .  This program is based on evidence-based CBT practice, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and emotional resilience skills. With these interventions, we aim to help patients overcome their symptoms and impact on important life goals so they can feel empowered and re-engage in valued activities. This is a comprehensive treatment program involving weekly individual therapy sessions, coach therapy sessions, group therapy, interpersonally-based sessions and/or family accomodation. Our team includes psychologists, social workers, behavioural therapists, and occupational therapists. 

Outline of the Intensive Treatment Program
Patients are involved with the program anywhere between 3.5 hours/week to 10 hours/week, for an average of 12 weeks. This program involves:

  • A tailored case conceptualization and treatment plan based on the client’s presenting issues and therapy/life goals.

  • One to two weekly coached sessions

  • One to two weekly individual therapy sessions with a primary therapist

  • Integration of family into treatment with the goal of helping them to recognize and interrupt compulsions through the active reduction of reassurance and accommodation behaviours

  • Home and community-based visits to target symptoms in the environments in which they interfere the most

  • Interpersonally-based sessions focusing on topics such as self-esteem and interpersonal patterns

  • Stepped-care approach tailoring the intensity level based on clients’ needs

This program is offered Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm (schedules vary). Prior to being accepted in the program, participants will need to have completed the general intake to assess tailored-treatment needs.

Insurance coverage
This type of service is usually covered for individuals with extended health care benefits; however, we recommend that you follow-up with your insurance company to confirm this. 

Contact information
Please click here to download a fact sheet about our Intensive Treatment Program.  To make an appointment, or to get more information about this service, including the fees, please click on the “Book Now” button at the top of our homepage. If you have any other questions you can contact us by phone (613-820-9931, ext. 0) or by email at info@oicbt.ca