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Joel Mayer, MDiv, RP, CCATP

Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor, PeaceView Counselling, Toronto

Joel provides evidence-based therapy for OCD and anxiety in Toronto and virtually across Ontario, using ERP, ACT and CFT. This page lists his professional registration, certification, education, memberships and specialized training, with links so you can verify each one yourself.

Verified Professional Credentials

Choosing a therapist is a big decision. Each credential below links to the issuing organization or institution.

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

CRPO Registration #008457

Joel is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the regulator that sets and enforces professional standards for psychotherapists in Ontario. You can confirm his registration on the public register.

Verify on the CRPO Public Register

Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)

Evergreen Certification

The CCATP is an advanced certification for clinicians who have completed specialized training in the evidence-based treatment of anxiety, OCD and related conditions.

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Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Tyndale Seminary, Toronto

Joel completed his master's-level education at Tyndale Seminary, which shapes his respectful, values-informed approach to clients of all backgrounds and beliefs.

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Associate Member

Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy

Joel is an associate member of the national professional association for couple and family therapy, which supports ongoing learning and ethical, relationally informed practice.

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Credentials last reviewed: October 2026.

Continuing Education and Specialized Training

Joel keeps his clinical skills current through ongoing professional training. Recent and past highlights include:

  • 2026
    Neuroaffirming ACT for ADHD and AutismIn-person, 2-day training
  • 2025
    ACT for Anxiety DisordersVirtual, Praxiscet.com
  • 2025
    Fundamentals of Exposure-Based Therapy for OCD and Anxiety DisordersVirtual, NOCD
  • 2024
    AAMFT Fundamentals of Supervision
  • 2024
    Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & PhobiasVirtual, 2-day training
  • 2023
    CAMH Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project (IRMHP) TrainingVirtual
  • 2023
    ACT: Working with Neurodivergent AdultsVirtual
  • 2022
    Exploring Values in ACTVirtual
  • 2021
    Advanced Workshop: Clinical Applications of IFSVirtual, PESI
  • 2021
    Emotionally Focused Therapy with Susan JohnsonVirtual, PESI
  • 2021
    Focused Acceptance and Commitment TherapyVirtual, Praxiscet.com
  • 2020
    Essentials of CBT: The Beck Approach
  • 2019
    Focusing: Level 1In-person, Tyndale Seminary, 2-day training
  • 2019
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy IntensiveIn-person, Ontario Shores, 2-day training

What This Means for Your Care

Registration with the CRPO means Joel is accountable to a public regulator and to a professional code of ethics. His anxiety-specific certification and ongoing training mean OCD and anxiety treatment is a core part of his practice, not a side interest. Sessions are available in person at 984 Dovercourt Rd., Toronto, or by secure video anywhere in Ontario. Receipts are provided after every session for insurance claims.

Helpful Resources About OCD

If you or someone you love is trying to understand OCD, these external resources are a good place to start.

NOCD

NOCD is a provider of specialized, ERP-based OCD treatment. Its website explains how OCD works, what Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) involves, and what to expect from treatment.

Visit NOCD (treatmyocd.com)

External website, listed here as an educational resource. It is not one of Joel's credentials.

Questions Before You Book?

A free 15-minute consultation is a no-pressure way to ask about Joel's training and approach. No referral is needed.

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