Friday, October 10, 2025
9am - 12:15pm CST
Live Virtual Training via Zoom
Research shows that after experiencing their first symptoms, people often go 14–17 years before receiving an OCD diagnosis. This training introduces clinicians to OCD and related disorders to reduce misdiagnosis and better connect clients to effective, evidence-based treatment. Topics include diagnostic criteria, symptom presentation, clinical assessment, and an introduction to exposure-based treatment. Participants will also explore how to communicate treatment rationale and begin case conceptualization in a private practice setting.
Clinicians of all levels are welcome to attend this training. Introductory concepts will be addressed, so no prior experience with OCD or exposure-based therapy is needed. The integrative approach can be applied across settings, yet special attention will be given to individualized treatment in an outpatient setting.
Training Objectives:
- Understand obsessions, compulsions, and the anxiety feedback loop.
- Recognize manifestations of OCD and apply basic assessment strategies.
- Promote client insight and teach foundational coping tools.
- Introduce ERP strategies for use in outpatient clinical settings
Presenters
Samantha Huston, MS, LCPC
Samantha Huston is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and member of the International OCD Foundation. She is a Psychotherapist and Director of OCD and Anxiety Services at AMK Counseling in Chicago, IL. Samantha began her career in mental health 20 years ago and has extensive training and experience working with those managing symptoms related to OCD, phobias, and other anxiety related issues. She also enjoys supporting people through life transitions, career and leadership development, and women’s health issues. Samantha specializes and offers trainings in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as well as trainings focused on promoting integrative health and wellness.
AMK Counseling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7277. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AMK Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.