Michael Garfinkel is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist based in Vancouver, working with adults across BC. He is an expert in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder - including its lesser-known subtypes - and brings both specialized training and lived experience to that work. Alongside OCD, he supports clients with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Michael earned his Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University and has over a decade of experience in mental health. His approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, drawing on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), mindfulness-based approaches, and compassion-focused therapy - tailored to each person rather than one-size-fits-all.

Michael Garfinkel is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist based in Vancouver, ... Read More