Episode 8, Season 7: Calling the Thoughts Out From the Shadows - ERP for OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is common, disabling and frequently misunderstood in clinical practice. In this episode of Practical for Your Practice, hosts Dr. Jenna Ermold and Kevin Holloway are joined by Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Dr. Lauren Wadsworth, two nationally recognized leaders in OCD treatment and training, for a deep dive into Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
Together, they unpack why OCD is so often misdiagnosed, mistreated, or unintentionally reinforced, even by well-intentioned clinicians, and how ERP works to interrupt the obsession–compulsion cycle by targeting avoidance, ritualizing, and intolerance of uncertainty.
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Show Notes:
Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., LCSW is the director of the OCD Institute of Texas, Co-Founder of MHNTI and adjunct faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. A nationally and internationally recognized authority on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Dr. McIngvale has published over 35 peer-reviewed journal articles, multiple textbook chapters and is a sought-after contributor to national expert panels, media, and conferences. Dr. McIngvale founded the Peace of Mind Foundation and OCDChallenge.org, one of the first widely used online self-help tools for OCD, both now housed within the IOCDF. She has delivered over 250 public lectures, talks and keynotes, facilitated dozens of national and international webinars—including the IOCDF’s flagship educational series—and served on several expert panels including NIH and SAMHSA panels. She is also a faculty instructor for the IOCDF’s Behavioral Therapy Training Institute. Known for her bold public advocacy and engaging speaking style, Dr. McIngvale is a trusted voice in OCD treatment, education, and policy. Diagnosed with OCD at age 12, Dr. McIngvale brings a unique dual perspective as both a clinician and someone with lived experience. She was the first-ever national spokesperson for the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), where she now serves as a board member. She remains deeply committed to advancing clinical research and expanding access to high-quality care for those living with OCD, Anxiety Disorders and related disorders.
Dr. Lauren Wadsworth is a board certified clinical psychologist passionate about expanding access to evidence-based mental health treatments as well as furthering diversity and inclusion efforts. She is the founding director of Genesee Valley Psychology (GVP), an insurance-based clinic providing financially accessible evidence-based treatment to the Western NY area, with offices in Rochester and Buffalo. Dr. Wadsworth is also the founding director of Meridian Psychology Practice, a private-pay clinic serving NY, MA, and GA. Passionate about increasing access to evidence-based training, she is a co-founder of the Mental Health Network and Training Institute offering app-based training and consultations. She is the co-founder of Twin Stars Diversity Trainers, a consultation company offering diversity and identity-related trainings for organizations and leadership, and co-authored a related book: Did That Just Happen?! Beyond "Diversity" -Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Organizations. Finally, she is a Clinical Senior Instructor in Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Mental Health Network & Training Institute (MHNTI) Evidence-based training and consultation for OCD and related disorders - https://mhnti.com
- International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Clinician training, resources and treatment referrals - https://iocdf.org
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