OCD SoCal

Free, Virtual Family & Loved Ones OCD Support Group this Saturday, October 3rd from 11am - 1pm PT!

This Saturday, board members Chris Trondsen, LMFT, LPCC, a clinician with OCD, and his mom, Liz Trondsen, are hosting a free support group for those loving and supporting someone in their lives with OCD.

This group normally meets the second Saturday of the month, however, Chris and Liz are involved in upcoming OCD event events that fall on the second Saturday of this month, therefore we are moving the group up a week, and meeting this Saturday! 

To join the event, simply email [email protected] to request the support group link!

The first hour will be a discussion with a parent of someone with OCD (Liz), a clinician with OCD (Chris), and a psychiatrist (Dr. Jennifer Siegel) around how loved ones can foster healthy, open, and transparent communication with the person in their life who has OCD. Also, what to expect as their loved one navigates treatment and how to have an open discussion during the process.

Open to family members, parents, spouses, friends, and people with OCD--along with clinicians! Come join and email [email protected] with questions.

Visit https://ocdsocal.org for more info and we will see you there!

Check Out these Talks Happening at the Upcoming Online OCD Conference!

These are just 6 of the over 60+ presentations happening at the upcoming global, Online OCD Conference hosted by OCD SoCal happening Saturday, November 7- Sunday, November 8, 2026!

Register here today for Early-Bird pricing! https://ocdconference.eventbrite.com/

This event is for people with OCD, as well as their family members, spouses, parents, and loved ones. Also, for clinicians, school counselors, or any professional interested in learning more about OCD and related disorders!

Mental health professionals: 8.75 low-cost CEs available through USC and OCD Training School (APA & NBCC) with plenty of CE talks to choose from!

For more info, visit: https://ocdsocal.org/conference/ or email us at [email protected]!

See ya’ll there! 👋🏼

Shout out to the speakers shown in the flyers! ♥️

Are you interested in participating in research on why exposure therapy works for people with OCD? Then, check this out!

Treatment is provided at no cost for eligible participants through this study at San Diego State University.

For more information about the study, call us at 619-229-3740 or email us at [email protected]!

Email with any questions at [email protected] and visit our website for all things OCD! https://ocdsocal.org.

Want some laughs?! 😂 To kick off OCD Awareness Week, join us on for a free event on October 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Grand Comedy Club & Pizzeria in North County San Diego (specifically Escondido) for a night of comedy, hosted by OCD SoCal and Rogers Behavioral Health.

This is a Comedy Open Mic: Exposure Therapy at Its Funniest. Performing is optional but highly encouraged! Special guests include local OCD treatment providers ready to answer your questions and connect you with real resources and support.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laugh-and-learn-about-ocd-tickets-2001033379705?aff=oddtdtcreator

Email [email protected] with any questions and visit our website for more info: www.ocdsocal.org!

Are you in the Inland Empire and want to participate in an International OCD Foundation “One Million Steps for OCD” Walk? Then join us Saturday, October 24th at 9:30am PT! Here are more details!

Event: Inland Empire OCD Walk and Community Awareness Event

Date: Saturday, October 24th 9:30-12pm PT

Location: Olympic Park- 6010 Southwestern St, Chino, CA 91710 (Meet at one of the two gazebos- look for the balloons!)

After a year off, we are back to continue the tradition of bringing the OCD community together in the Inland Empire. This is a free, fun, family-friendly walk and event with interactive activities, educational resources, community partners, and a ½ mile walk in support of IOCDF’s “One Million Steps for OCD.” All are welcome! Registration is free, but walkers who raise at least $75 will get a t-shirt!

For more information, visit: www.IOCDF.org/walkIE or email [email protected]!

See you there! 😊

“Rising Above: Five OCD Journeys and What They Teach Us About Getting Treatment Right”

Announcing our 5 Keynote presenters kicking off our Online OCD Conference at 9:30am PT on Sat., Nov. 7th: Mourice Schuurmans, Madison Fankhanel, Deidre Rae, Gur Yilmaz, and Sammy Gallagher!

The International OCD Foundation published a report titled, “America’s OCD Care Crisis: National Findings on the Failure of Effective OCD Treatment to Reach Patients.” It uncovered “striking findings” about the number of people who do not receive appropriate OCD treatment. The report goes on to also offer hope and tangible recommendations.

We’ve selected five members of the OCD community who will help illustrate the white paper’s findings and recommendations, moving from the struggles people experience in receiving a proper diagnosis to ideas to close the gaps in access to support and how to find appropriate care.

Register at https://ocdconference.eventbrite.com/ and for more conference info, visit: https://ocdsocal.org/conference!

After experiencing severe OCD himself and struggling to access the right support, Mourice now works to make effective early intervention for OCD accessible through ObsessLess, a care companion for people with OCD.

Madison spent years experiencing internal compulsions before she was properly diagnosed with OCD. She is now an IOCDF advocate who shares her lived experience on social media and advocating for proper treatment.

Dierdre struggled with OCD most of her life but was not diagnosed until age 19. Because she does not “like to clean” she never associated her symptoms with OCD. She is now a mental health advocate who has shared her lived experience with OCD with a global online community.

Gur is originally from Turkey and has dealt with OCD since the age of 12. Gur served 5 years in the military where his OCD was especially difficult to handle. He is now a psychiatric nurse for military members and their families.

Sammy was diagnosed with OCD right before her 13th birthday. It took months of treatment center denials and several psychiatric stays for Sammy to get admitted into an IOP to start ERP treatment. She says it took years to get where she is today, but she is now 19 and starting her second year of college.

See you all there! 👋🏼

LAST DAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ONLINE OCD CONFERENCE’S SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! LOWEST COST TO SIGN UP OFFERED!

Register today to take advantage of our low, Super Early Bird prices! Ticket prices will increase after today, starting Tuesday, September 15th!

Registration continues for the Online OCD Conference, a Global Event, hosted by OCD Southern California, featuring presenters from around the world! Register here: https://ocdconference.eventbrite.com

Join us on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, for two days of information and community focused on OCD and related disorders.

To register, go to: https://ocdconference.eventbrite.com

Following the Keynote presentation, the conference sessions will begin. The conference is two days filled with over 56 different panel presentations led by some of the top OCD experts, researchers, psychiatrists, advocates, and people impacted by OCD. All presentations will be recorded, and you will have 60 days to access the recordings.

We have more information on our registration page. Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the registration page will provide answers to many of your questions.
Register: https://ocdconference.eventbrite.com

Our Super Early Bird registration is from August 1 – September 14. This is our lowest cost registration at only $20 per person for admission to this two-day event.

Make sure to email [email protected] with any questions, as well as to request to be added to our mailing list as we continue to send out more information about our November event. We will be sending you more information on our keynote speakers, the full program, and more details in the very near future.

Register ASAP to take advantage of our lowest cost registration and make sure to email us at [email protected] if cost is a factor and you’d like to request a scholarship ticket for attendance.

For both general admission or for professionals wanting to earn CEs, register here: https://ocdconference.eventbrite.com. More CE info on our website ocdsocal.org/conference!

THE AGENDA FOR OCD SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S ONLINE OCD CONFERENCE, A GLOBAL EVENT, IS NOW AVAILABLE!

OCD Southern California is hosting an Online OCD Conference from Saturday, November 7 – Sunday, November 8, 2026. We are welcoming attendees from anywhere! This event is both for people affected by OCD, their family members and loved ones, and clinicians. Professional CEs are being offered.

Our conference agenda includes information on the day and time of the talks, the talk titles, and the names of the panel presenters. Additionally, the agenda includes the different tracks we are offering. Remember, tracks are only a suggestion. For instance, if you are a person with OCD, but want to attend a talk in the “professionals” or “family and loved ones” track, you are more than welcome to attend any of the conference talks offered!

Do not forget, Super Early Bird Registration closes Monday, September 14th! So register now for our lowest cost entry!

We look forward to seeing you at our Online OCD Conference, a Global Event, on November 7 and 8, 2026! Email us with any questions: [email protected]! For more info on our conference, visit www.ocdsocal.org/conference. Register here: https://ocdconference.eventbrite.com

For professionals, we’re excited to partner with USC and OCD Training School (NBCC ACEP #7365) to offer continuing education opportunities at this year’s conference. Attendees can earn up to 8.75 continuing education credits through APA and NBCC for eligible sessions. CE acceptance and requirements vary by licensing board and jurisdiction. Psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs and other mental health clinicians are responsible for checking with their individual licensing board to confirm whether APA and/or NBCC continuing education credits will meet their specific licensing requirements.

Need a scholarship (complimentary) entry, please email us at [email protected] if cost is a factor and you’d like to receive a scholarship ticket for attendance.

PS. We are so excited for our keynote and its speakers: Mourice Shuurmans, Madison Fankhanel, Dierdre Rae, Gur Yilmaz & Sammy Gallagher!

Join us this Saturday, September 12th, for 2 hours from 11-1pm PT! The Family & Loved Ones OCD Support Group is focusing on covering 2 major topics.

First off, Chris Trondsen is presenting on what treatment goals and milestones should be reached during specific parts of your loved one’s treatment! That way you can support their care and also make sure they are on the right track to recovery.

The second is a focus on OCD and common co-occurring disorders in part 2 of this series. We have Erin Jones, LCMHCS, Dr. Anthony Pinto, Scott Granet, LCSW & Sara Vicendese, LMFT, talking about the treatment for OCD when it is co-occurring with anxiety disorders (like generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) & bipolar disorders.

This group is for family members, parents, loved ones, spouses, friends & anyone supporting someone with OCD. Therapists and people with OCD are welcome as well!

Email [email protected] to join the mailing list and receive the Zoom link!

It’s free & live! Email [email protected] also with questions, and we’ll see some of you there this Saturday! 👋🏼