OCD Therapist Training

Comprehensive Training in the Assessment & Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Format: Live Online via Zoom

Start Date: TBD

Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT (12 weeks, with optional 13th session on special topics)

CE Credits: Up to 13 CEs available through the Connecticut Psychological Association

Cost: USD $850.00 (payable online)

Eligibility: Mental health professionals with a master’s degree or higher; graduate students may apply for limited spots

Why Specialized OCD Training Matters

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is complex, often misunderstood, and frequently misdiagnosed. Effective treatment requires more than general clinical skills—it demands familiarity with nuanced symptom presentations, evidence-based interventions, and practical strategies for exposures, hierarchy building, and troubleshooting unique challenges, such as religious scrupulosity or sexual obsessions. Without this specialized training, clinicians may feel ill-equipped to help clients achieve meaningful relief.

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A Comprehensive Training Designed for Practice

This 12-week program equips therapists with the knowledge and skills to confidently assess and treat OCD using evidence-based approaches, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Developed by leading experts and refined through years of international training experience, the course combines structured learning, case-based discussions, and optional supervision to ensure you leave prepared to apply what you have learned in real-world clinical settings.

What the Training Covers

Across twelve weekly sessions—with an optional thirteenth session on pediatric OCD—you’ll gain practical instruction on topics essential to effective OCD treatment, including:

  • Understanding OCD symptom dimensions, subtypes, and common comorbidities
  • Using validated self-report measures and the Y-BOCS-2 (checklist and severity scale)
  • Building hierarchies and SUDS scales for exposure planning
  • Conducting in vivo and imaginal exposures
  • Addressing cultural and religious considerations in OCD treatment
  • Navigating troubleshooting and ethical challenges in ERP
  • Incorporating family history and client strengths into treatment planning
  • Specialized considerations for working with children and adolescents

Program Materials and Preparation

Participants will work with three core manuals throughout the training:

  • Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Therapist Guide by Foa, Yadin, & Lichner (2012)
  • Treating Your OCD with Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention: Workbook by Yadin, Lichner, & Foa (2012)
  • Sexual Obsessions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Williams & Wetterneck (2019)

A quiet, private space with reliable internet, a webcam, and headphones is required to participate fully. Sessions should be attended via laptop rather than mobile devices.

Optional Group Supervision

For those seeking additional support, weekly group supervision is available for an extra fee. Groups are limited to six participants and focus on case conceptualization, treatment planning, and ongoing troubleshooting of client cases. Participants in supervision will present their cases, receive feedback, and refine their treatment approaches throughout the program.

Certification Opportunities

International participants may pursue certification through the International OCD Foundation by attending all sessions, participating in supervision, and successfully treating two clients with OCD under supervision. Certification requires demonstrated competence in assessment, treatment planning, and ERP implementation.

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