Intro to Diagnosing
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

This training provides mental health professionals with foundational knowledge on diagnosing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Participants will learn to identify the core symptoms of OCD, differentiate it from other anxiety disorders, and understand the importance of early and accurate diagnosis. The course will cover common and uncommon presentations of OCD, explore the impact of comorbid conditions, and highlight evidence-based assessment tools. This training is essential for clinicians seeking to enhance their diagnostic skills and improve outcomes for clients with OCD.

  • Participants: Professional Mental Health Providers

  • Zoom: Live event (register for link)

  • Date:  Saturday 10/12/24

  • Time: 9 am - 12:15 pm PT

  • CE Hours: 3 CEUS
    Approved by the Nevada MFT/CPC Board
    Accepted by Nevada Social Work Board
    (Many state boards will accept CEUs approved by other state boards. If you are not licensed in Nevada and would like CEUs to count towards your renewal, please review your board’s policy re: CEUs that are accepted.)

  • Instructor: Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC

Learning Objectives

Identify & Discuss Symptoms of OCD

Familiarize yourself with the diagnostic criteria for OCD, and understand typical symptom patterns crucial for diagnosis, distinguishing it from other conditions.

Discuss Evidence-Based Assessment Tools for OCD

Participants will gain proficiency in identifying evidence-based assessment tools to accurately diagnose OCD and understand the impact of comorbid conditions on the diagnosis.

Apply Knowledge to Identify Effective Treatment for OCD

Participants will demonstrate the ability to accurately apply OCD diagnostic criteria using case studies to enhance their diagnostic precision and treatment planning.

Training Facilitator

Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC

Founder & CEO
The Online Counselor, PLLC

OCD & ERP Specialist

Natasha is a licensed professional counselor who provides telehealth counseling to clients in California, Nevada, Washington, New Mexico and Vermont. She holds a Master’s of Arts in Counseling (2014) & a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2012) from the University of New Mexico (UNM). Natasha specializes in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) therapy via telehealth. She also provides consultation and training via continuing education and staff training to mental health professionals, and she is an approved supervisor for CPC-Interns & MFT-Interns in Nevada.