OCD SoCal, 23679 Calabasas Road Ste. 1015, Calabasas, CA (2026)

05/25/2026

5 day countdown until the largest OCD, in-person event of the year in Southern California!

Come join your OCD community for our Speakers Series event this Saturday, May 30 from 10-3pm!

To register for this event, click on:
https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com and visit https://ocdsocal.org/speakerseries for the event agenda! Review the 12 talks and 23 speakers!

We often hear from so many people in Southern California who are suffering with OCD that they need community and education. There is no other place in Southern California this year that you can hear 23 of the top local OCD experts address your specific concerns and get that education you are asking for!

This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with others in similar situations as you and your family in the local OCD community.

These events are for individuals with OCD, their family members and loved ones, mental health providers, students, and the general public. Talks for the general public will be presented throughout the day.

We invite everyone to join us this Saturday. Ticket prices are only $15.00 and include a catered lunch, beverages, and free parking.

We know it can be difficult to find extra time on the weekend, but we would like to stress how important education and community are for your OCD recovery and for family members who support someone with OCD.

There are ONLY FIVE days left to purchase tickets to attend this event. OCD SoCal will not be able to offer additional Speakers Series events this year.

We are pleased that we are able to provide three CE credits for clinicians (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW and psychologists). Please register using the Professional Ticket at a cost of $45.00.

For further information on the Speakers Series, please visit our website at https://ocdsocal.org or contact us through email at info@ocdsocal.org.

05/21/2026

OCD SoCal is EXTENDING the deadline to submit proposals to speak at the Online OCD Conference, a Global Event! The submission date has been extended to Tuesday, May 26, at midnight PDT!

We heard you loud and clear that many of you needed more time, and we hope this extension will help you get in those final proposals!

We want to thank everyone who has submitted a proposal so far. We have received a record number of submissions—more than were submitted last year and more than were submitted for any previous OCD SoCal conference!

The Online OCD Conference, hosted by OCD SoCal, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2026.

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or new to presenting, we invite you to participate in the OCD Online Conference. This globally connected event brings together varied voices from around the world.

If you would like to speak at this conference, please go to https://ocdsocal.org/conference/ and click the link on the page titled “Submit a Proposal for the Online OCD Conference” to submit a proposal.

The new deadline for proposals is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Email us at info@ocdsocal.org with any questions!

05/19/2026

LAST CHANCE to get in your conference proposals to speak at the Online OCD Conference, a Global Event 2026! Go to https://ocdsocal.org/conference/ for more info, including the Google Doc conference submission form you use for your conference submission.

This Wednesday, May 20, is the last day to submit conference proposals to speak at the virtual conference hosted by OCD SoCal, happening Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 8!

Email info@ocdsocal.org with any questions, and make sure to submit a proposal; we’d love to hear from you for you to share your expertise! 😊

05/15/2026

Our Vice President, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, had the opportunity to be interviewed by The New York Times for their Psych 101 column on the topic of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)! BDD is an obsessive-compulsive related disorder where individuals fixate on a specific feature or features of their appearance and become obsessed with that body part(s). Over time, they believe these flaws are making them repulsive and disgusting looking to others, and because of this they isolate, become obsessed with “fixing” their appearance, consider themselves ugly, experience severe depression, and may become suicidal.

Chris Trondsen, LMFT, spoke both about his lived experience with the disorder, as well as contributed to the article as a clinician. One of his clients previously suffering from BDD discussed her recovery journey after receiving a BDD diagnosis from Chris Trondsen, LMFT.

The article also features top BDD researchers and offers an explanation to why people with BDD see themselves differently than others. This article is recommended for anyone suffering from BDD, body image disorders, and other disorders that affects how someone feels about their appearance. The article also offers hope to people suffering from BDD that they can get better.

The article is also great for any clinician interested in treating BDD and related image disorders.

Visit our website https://ocdsocal.org/5084/new-article-on-body-dysmorphic-disorder-bdd-an-obsessive-compulsive-related-disorder-in-the-new-york-times-featuring-ocd-socal-vice-president-chris-trondsen-lmft/ for more information and to read the article—and thank you to both the The New York Times and journalist Christina Caron () for the article on this misunderstood mental health condition.

Please share the article with anyone who may benefit from this material!

05/14/2026

We’ve added 5 more speakers, taking our total number of presenters from 18 to now 23! Come here 23 of the top local OCD experts and individuals with lived experience in Southern California!

On Saturday, May 30th, from 10-3pm PT, the Southern California OCD community (and beyond) will all join together to watch these 23 presenters discuss OCD and related disorders, while talking about the latest research and evidence-based care for OCD! The event is at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA and we encourage all to come as this is our only 2026 Speaker Series!

Learn more about these 23 presenters on our website at https://ocdsocal.org/speakerseries and you can register on the event’s EventBrite page here: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com/.

We will see you there—this week is the last chance for reduced, Early-Bird registration and to secure an included catered meal. So sign up today and learn from these 23 incredible and knowledgeable individuals! We are excited to be able to add more presenters! 😊

05/13/2026

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SAN DIEGO OCD WALK HAPPENING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH AT 9AM!

Registration is now open for the San Diego OCD Walk! https://support.iocdf.org/event/san-diego-ocd-walk/e781199?c_src=classyredirect

We will meet at the beautiful La Jolla Shores Hotel and walk down the ocean boardwalk to the Scripps Pier. Join us in raising awareness, fighting stigma, and supporting those affected by OCD. We welcome EVERYONE including individuals with OCD, family, friends, clinicians, researchers, and trainees – it takes a village!

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm PT

Location: La Jolla Shores Hotel Garden Patio, La Jolla, CA

This is an amazing event and we don’t want to miss you – sign up today! Registration is FREE, but walkers who raise at least $75 will get a t-shirt!

https://support.iocdf.org/event/san-diego-ocd-walk/e781199?c_src=classyredirect

05/11/2026

The Agenda is OUT NOW for the Speaker Series happening in Southern California on May 30th from 10-3pm!

We have 23 presenters and 13 presentations for people with OCD, their family members and loved ones, as well as 3 low-cost CEs available for licensed providers. Trainees, associates, students, and others involved in the mental health field can purchase a general admission ticket and enjoy either the general content or sit in on the CE talks.

Take a look at all the different presentations being offered and register here today! https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com

You can also go to OCD SoCal’s website to learn more about the event: https://ocdsocal.org/programs/speakerseries/. We hope you attend and also share the event with your family, loved ones, and your community!

This is the last week for early-bird pricing ($15), and attendees get free parking, beverages, a catered meal, and access to the slides from each talk. We hope to see many of you there.

Email info@ocdsocal.org with any questions, and scholarships are available to cover costs!

05/04/2026

We invite you to join our May, virtual, free Family and Loved Ones OCD Support Group. It will be held this Saturday, May 9, for two hours, from 11 AM – 1 PM PDT. This support group is every second Saturday of the month, from 11am to 1pm Pacific Time. It is a free, virtual support group available to anyone from anywhere! It is facilitated by Chris Trondsen, a therapist with OCD, and his mom, Liz Trondsen.

To join the support group, email info@ocdsocal.org and simply request the event’s Zoom link or for more information!

Our guest for the Saturday, May 9th, Family and Loved Ones’ OCD Support Group is author, speaker, trainer, and leader in the field, C. Alec Pollard, Ph.D. The support group will start with our guest, Dr. Alec Pollard, discussing relevant information to attendees with a loved one suffering from OCD. He will focus on what to do if your loved one is refusing OCD and mental health treatment. He will also discuss what to do if your loved one is attending therapy, but not engaging fully or meeting treatment goals.

The second half will feature a question-and-answer segment where attendees can ask live questions, or ask them publicly or anonymously in the chat!

To learn more about the support group, including Dr. Pollard’s bio, please visit our website at https://ocdsocal.org/4963/dr-alec-pollard-is-the-special-guest-for-the-saturday-may-9th-family-loved-ones-ocd-support-group-from-11am-to-1pm-pdt/.

We will see you Saturday, May 9th, from 11 AM – 1 PM PDT!

The event is open to loved ones, family members and spouses of someone with OCD, as well as people with OCD—or anyone else interested.

To join the support group, email info@ocdsocal.org and simply request the event’s Zoom link or for more information!

04/20/2026

Wow! Look at THAT lineup! On Saturday, May 30th, 18 of Southern California’s top OCD specialists will be under one roof!

OCD SoCal is hosting our annual Speaker Series at Orange Coast College from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, May 30.

TODAY, Monday, April 20th is the LAST DAY to take advantage of our lowest rate for this event. Our Early-Bird, reduced-cost registration is only $10, but that ends at midnight tonight! Register here: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com/!

Thank you to our 18 incredible OCD experts and speakers for donating your time to present at our May 30th Speaker Series: Dr. Alec Pollard, Dr. Barbara Van Noppen, Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, Dr. Jennie Kuckertz, Dr. Curtis Hsia, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, Kevin Foss, MFT, Mary Neustaedter, LMFT, Lauren Rosen, LMFT, Sue Chudy, LCSW, Dr. Stephanie Davis, Dr. Sanj Saxena, Elena Fasan, LCSW, Dr. Jennifer O’ Connor, Sheeva Rajaee, LMFT, Dr. Jennifer Siegel, Dr. Khashayar Nattagh, and Michelle Malloy, MFT, PMH-C!

This in-person event is the 1st time we’re inviting all of Southern California to meet at 1 venue for this conference. You have an opportunity to hear 18 different OCD experts talk on OCD and related topics—such as how to navigate insurance, dealing with intrusive thoughts, OCD, medications, treatment motivation, the role of family members and loved ones, and more! This event is for people with OCD, their family members, spouses, loved ones, and anyone interested in learning more about OCD.

Additionally, we are offering 3 CEs for LMFT, LCSWs, LPCCs, and psychologists!

Today is the last day to secure Early Bird, discounted registration. https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com. You get access to all these presentations, plus a free meal, beverages, and free parking for only $10! Scholarships are available for those who need assistance with the cost, We don’t want cost to be a reason that you cannot attend. Once again, take advantage of early bird registration, and sign up today! The Eventbrite registration link is https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com/, and head over to our website https://ocdsocal.org/programs/speakerseries/ to get the bios and more information on the 18 presenters.

The event’s full agenda and program is on its way it will be on our website soon: https://ocdsocal.org/programs/speakerseries/. You don’t want to miss this event, the information shared here will be crucial for anyone experiencing OCD or having someone in their life with this disorder! 😊

04/15/2026

Register Today for OCD SoCal’s Saturday, May 30th, 10am - 3pm, In-Person Speaker Series! Take advantage of reduced, Early-Bird pricing before the cost goes up on Monday, April 20th at midnight!

OCD Southern California is happy to announce that registration continues for the 2026 OCD SoCal Speakers Series!

We are also reminding professionals that we will be offering 3 Continuing Education (CEs) credit for professionals!

To register for this event, click on:
https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com.

What is new this year is that OCD SoCal is holding one Speakers Series event in one central location at Orange Coast College! We invite everyone in Southern California to join us under one roof!

This low-cost, in-person event will feature presentations by 18 local, Southern California OCD treatment providers. They will facilitate panels and presentations on OCD and related disorders. This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with others in similar situations as you and your family in the local OCD community.

These events are for individuals with OCD, their family members and loved ones, mental health providers, students and the general public. Talks for the general public will be presented throughout the day.

Ticket Prices:

Early Bird Tickets (ends April 20): $10.00
General Admission (ends May 14): $15.00
May 15 - May 30: $18.00

We are pleased that we are able to provide 3 CE credits for clinicians (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW and psychologists). Please register using the Professional Ticket at a cost of $45.00.

Beverages and a catered lunch will be provided. Parking is free.

Information on the 18 speakers is now live on our website at www.ocdsocal.org/speakerseries.

For further information on the Speakers Series, including the agenda and program, please visit our website at www.ocdsocal.org or contact us through email at info@ocdsocal.org.

Once again, we will be hosting one Speaker Series event this year and invite all of the Southern California OCD community to join us and connect in one location!

04/09/2026

The Proposal System for the 2026 Online OCD Conference, a Global Event, is now open!

The Online OCD Conference - hosted by OCD SoCal, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2026.

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or new to presenting, we invite you to participate in the OCD Online Conference. This globally connected event brings together varied voices from around the world.

We welcome innovative ideas, fresh perspectives, and research that resonates across borders from mental health providers, researchers, individuals with lived experience and their families, and others interested in speaking on OCD and related disorders.

OCD SoCal values perspectives from individuals with lived experience. To maximize the number of voices represented, we are unable to accept proposals for single presenter talks at this time. If you are interested in speaking, we encourage you to collaborate with your therapist to form a panel. Panels allow for a richer exchange of insights and can offer both valuable information and inspiration to a broader audience.

If you would like to speak at this conference, please go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRR12Q-OWawVaH8gUdvMIEsBy_zRHTYcHty6IR65mcnS_N5A/viewform to submit a proposal (this is a Google Doc, so you may need to log into your Google account to access the form).

The deadline for proposals is Monday, May 20, 2026.

When opened, the Proposal Form will have answers to FAQs. We hope you consider submitting a proposal!

Email us at info@ocdsocal.org with any questions!

According to the conference evaluations from last year, here are the topics our attendees want to see more of:

OCD Subtypes

Comorbidities (especially trauma, OCPD, ASD)

OCRDs

Identity/culture

Kids

Talks that incorporate:

Accessing treatment & concrete resources

Case Examples/Hands On/Practical Strategies

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