Diagnosing OCD and Differential Diagnosis

Coastal Continuing Education invites you to attend this interactive and educational 2-hour training with Katherine Pica, LCSW. This training is for all clinicians and treatment providers seeking to learn more about how to diagnose OCD accurately and understand the treatment modalities for OCD, with an emphasis on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy.

Course Description:

This training provides clinicians with a comprehensive overview of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including diagnostic criteria, common subtypes, and differential diagnoses. Participants will learn to identify both overt and covert compulsions, understand the OCD cycle through the lens of the ERP model, and differentiate OCD from other conditions such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and specific phobias. The course also addresses common misconceptions about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD, and offers an overview of how ERP is implemented in real-world clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Differentiate Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from other commonly misdiagnosed conditions using diagnostic criteria and functional analysis.

2. Identify and describe common subtypes of OCD, including both overt and covert (mental) compulsions.

3. Explain the recommended treatment modalities for OCD, with an emphasis on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and its practical application.

Pricing:

Licensed Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs: $60.00

Unlicensed (Post-Docs/Associates) or individuals not needing CE credit: $45.00

Students (No CE Credit): $30.00

For groups of 5 or more, you may email coastalcontinuinged@gmail.com to inquire about a discount code prior to registering.

Cancellations are subject to a $25.00 processing fee and must be received 14 days prior to be eligible for a refund.

Coastal Continuing Education is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts continuing education credit granted by the California Psychological Association or by any of its Approved Providers. Coastal Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Online check in will be at 8:45am. Please log in at 8:45am to make sure you are connected via video and audio and are able to view the course. You can then grab yourself a cup of coffee, glass of water, etc. and return a few minutes before 9:00am. You must be logged in and viewing from 9:00am-11:00am to be eligible to receive CEUs. A Zoom Webinar link will be emailed to you prior to the presentation.

About the Speaker:

Katherine Pica, LCSW

Clinical Director & Owner, Resilience Counseling

Katherine Pica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Resilience Counseling, a San Diego-based group practice specializing in OCD, anxiety, and trauma. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field, she provides evidence-based treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for children, teens, and adults. In addition to her clinical work, Katherine trains and supervises associate therapists, supporting their growth in confidence and skill in evidence-based practice. She also serves on the OCD SoCal San Diego committee, where she helps organize community events and advocate for greater awareness and support for individuals affected by OCD.