Michael Grisonich, M.Sc. Registered Provisional Psychologist
Availability: Accepting New Clients In-person or Online
Service Areas: Alberta
Michael is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who helps adults and adolescents find relief from distress while also creating lasting, meaningful change. His approach supports clients in easing symptoms like stress, self-doubt, and anxiety while addressing the deeper patterns that keep them feeling stuck.
Michael’s Approach
Michael specializes in anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, trauma, relationship challenges, men’s issues, and issues related to religion/spirituality and meaning.
His integrative approach draws on humanistic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and existential therapy. Michael helps clients move beyond immediate symptoms to address underlying patterns, strengthen relationships, and create lives grounded in clarity, resilience, and purpose.
ERP Therapy for OCD
Break free from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions.
Living with OCD can feel exhausting. Intrusive thoughts seem to appear out of nowhere, and compulsions—like checking, repeating, or seeking reassurance—can feel near-impossible to resist. Even when you know these rituals don’t fully make sense, the anxiety can be overwhelming.
OCD creates a self-reinforcing cycle: obsessions trigger anxiety, compulsions bring brief relief, and the cycle begins again.
The good news? This cycle can be broken.
Why ERP?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is considered the first-line treatment for OCD by leading mental health organizations worldwide.
With ERP, you gradually face fears in a safe, structured way while resisting compulsions. This creates opportunities for new learning—your brain begins to recognize that anxiety can naturally rise and fall on its own, and that feared outcomes are often far less dangerous than they seem.
Research suggests that ERP can even lead to changes in the brain circuits involved in OCD. While no treatment works for everyone, many people who engage in ERP experience meaningful relief, freeing them up to spend their time and mental energy on what matters most.
What to Expect
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Assessment
We begin by exploring what you’ve been experiencing, your thoughts, behaviors, and the ways anxiety may be affecting your daily life.
If we conclude that OCD symptoms are indeed present, we use what we’ve learned to develop a personalized ERP treatment plan.
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Treatment
Using a step-by-step approach, we work through gradual exposures while practicing resisting compulsions. The process is collaborative and paced to feel safe and manageable for you.
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Consolidation
As progress builds, the focus shifts to generalizing your skills beyond the therapy room, helping you apply what you’ve learned to a wide range of real-life situations so that your progress continues to grow over time.
How We Serve
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Free Consultations
In Person or Online
15-Minutes
Finding the right therapist is an essential step in your journey toward healing and growth. That’s why we offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you explore whether our affordable therapy and assessment services—available in person and online—feel like the right fit.
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Individual Therapy
In Person or Online
60 / 90 / 120 Minutes
From anxiety and depression to navigating big life changes, our therapists provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll work on developing tools, insights, and confidence to help you face challenges and create meaningful change in your life.
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Couples Therapy
In Person or Online
60 / 90 / 120 Minutes
Every relationship faces challenges, whether it’s communication breakdowns, conflict, or the stress of life transitions. Our couples therapy provides a supportive space where partners can better understand one another, rebuild trust, and develop healthier ways of connecting.
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Children & Teens
In Person or Online
60 / 90 / 120 Minutes
Children and youth face unique emotional, social, and developmental challenges, from anxiety and ADHD to trauma and school stress. Our child therapy sessions provide a safe, engaging space for kids to explore their feelings and learn coping strategies in ways that fit their stage of growth.
More about Michael
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
Education & Credentials
Masters in Counselling Psychology
Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies
Teacher at a public university in Vietnam
Teacher with Quebecois members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Depression
Trauma
Relationship challenges
Men’s issues
Religion/spirituality and meaning.
Insurance Coverage
Insurance coverage by provider;
Alberta Blue Cross
Alberta School Employee
Canada Life | Great-West Life
CVAP | Crime Victim
Equitable Life of Canada
Green Shield Canada
iA Financial Group
Johnston Group
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
SunLife