Research indicates that individuals often wait 14-17 years before receiving an accurate OCD diagnosis, leading to delays in appropriate treatment. This training aims to provide clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders, equipping them to reduce misdiagnosis and connect clients with the right treatment options tailored to their neuropsychological needs.
Through this course, participants will gain a solid foundation in assessing and diagnosing OCD, explore the nuances of its symptoms, and discover key strategies for explaining the rationale behind various treatment approaches. Additionally, the training will highlight integrative, evidence-based interventions that can be seamlessly incorporated into clinical practice, ensuring clinicians are well-prepared to support clients with OCD and related conditions.
By the end of the course, clinicians will have the tools needed to effectively diagnose, educate, and treat clients in private practice settings, promoting better mental health outcomes.
Training Objectives:
- Participants will gain understanding of obsessions, compulsions, and the anxiety feedback loop
- Participants will learn how to recognize the ways OCD manifests and assessment techniques
- Participants will be introduced to skills for promoting insight and awareness in clients and strategies for coping
- Participants will be introduced to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) strategies for the treatment of OCD in a private practice setting
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.