Joanna Jeffers, MA, RPsych

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST #1017354

Accepting new clients at our FAIRFIELD location.

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About Joanna (she/her):

I am a Registered Psychologist (1017354) providing individual psychological services to adults in Victoria, B.C. I have extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of:

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

  • Trichotillomania (hair pulling)

  • Skin picking and other body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs)

  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

  • Hoarding disorder

I completed my Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Adler University in Toronto and have been providing psychological services for more than 20 years. I recently relocated to Victoria, where I offer both in-person and virtual services.

My Approach

OCD and related conditions have been a significant focus of my clinical work since 2000. I understand how debilitating these difficulties can be, and I am passionate about helping people reduce their impact and get back to living their lives.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and individualized. For OCD, I primarily use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a well-established form of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

For BFRBs, I use the Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) treatment.

OCD and BFRBs can occur alongside concerns such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and perfectionism. I consider the whole picture when developing treatment plans and may recommend collaboration with or referral to another provider when additional expertise would be helpful.

Experience & Training

I am registered as a psychologist in both British Columbia and Ontario and continue to provide virtual treatment to Ontario clients through Archways Centre for CBT, an International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)-recognized specialty outpatient clinic for OCD and related disorders.