https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/events daily 0.75 2025-03-15 https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/events/event-two monthly 0.5 2022-03-15 https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/events/event-one monthly 0.5 2022-03-15 https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/home daily 1.0 2026-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/aae54384-ffc6-4309-9302-8acd10f611c3/010926.PNG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/734f1557-75f6-4d7c-8e41-70271de96b94/OCD+Conference+Flyer+2026.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/8c3495cd-9c9a-40f0-9467-29d89922bde7/Conference+QR+code.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/2cec2bb1-51b1-4927-82e5-e647418918d9/unsplash-image-Oadvsf3xH9E.jpg Home - About OCD PA OCD Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in Pennsylvania who are affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related disorders to live full and productive lives. We serve the community by raising awareness of OCD and its treatment, connecting people affected by OCD with evidence-based services, and facilitating collaboration between professionals. OCD Pennsylvania serves the entire state of Pennsylvania, from Erie and Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and the Pocono Mountains, and all of the areas in between. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/9bdd3949-d656-409c-b5d1-efc656d2c4e0/unsplash-image-CVr9ri2DhOg.jpg Home - About the IOCDF The International OCD Foundation is a donor-supported nonprofit organization founded in 1986 by a small group of individuals with OCD. The Foundation has grown into an international membership-based organization serving a broad community of individuals with OCD, their loved ones, and mental health professionals and researchers. They have affiliates in 25 states and territories in the US in addition to global partnerships with other OCD organizations and mental health non-profits around the world. OCD Pennsylvania is the local Pennsylvania affiliate for the International OCD Foundation. https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/ocd-conference daily 0.75 2025-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/fbef5838-a54d-460d-a6be-82bd5aa793fa/Screenshot+2025-02-12+at+2.07.45+PM.png https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board daily 0.75 2026-02-01 https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/brianna-morrow monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/1710943350006-V4QAQUREEBJ40VKI0FNN/BriannaMorrow.jpg Board Members - Brianna Morrow - Brianna Morrow Brianna Morrow is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Erie, PA. She is experienced in working with children living with OCD and other anxiety disorders. Brianna believes in using a strengths-based approach, incorporating evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and play therapy. Brianna received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo. She was a 2023 awardee of the Allies Muskin Career Development Leadership Program. https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/emma-smith monthly 0.5 2024-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/1710943748867-N2X8SHK9PHAZEWSS7ZIK/EmmaSmith.jpeg Board Members - Emma Smith - Emma Smith Emma Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in providing behavioral health services to adults with mood and anxiety disorders. She earned her graduate degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh and earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from American University. Emma has a special interest and expertise in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and has extensive training and experience with Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). She received her training in ERP through UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, where she worked as the lead clinician for the OCD Adult Intensive Outpatient Program for four years. Emma stepped down as lead clinician in order to develop the Hoarding Outpatient Program, which she also facilitated as group leader for almost two years. She is also a board member of OCD Pennsylvania, the local affiliate of the IOCDF. She is genuine and warm in style which allows her to quickly build rapport and get to work on her patient’s issues. Emma is eager to work with clients at OCD Spectrum and help them to reclaim their lives back from OCD. https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/andy-pitrone monthly 0.5 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/1716400957065-ON4P0YIOURNTWM7TA53O/AndyPitrone.jpg Board Members - Andy Pitrone - Andy Pitrone Dr. Andy Pitrone learned to live courageously with contamination OCD while thriving as an elementary school teacher in the Union City (PA) School District. Andy uses Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) strategies to challenge his OCD mind while embracing contamination and uncertainty. He's been a trusted classroom teacher and family advocate for more than 20 years. Back in 2022, Andy teamed up with fellow board member Brianna Morrow to co-found We Are Courageous Kids. Children living with anxiety and OCD have benefitted from their organization's Power Boost and Summer Blast programming. Andy received his Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Edinboro (now PennWest) University of PA in 1998. Several years later, he earned a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Gannon University. After researching the lived experiences of grandparents raising one or more of their grandchildren, Andy earned his Doctorate in Education from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020. His dissertation is titled: Kinship Voices: Listening to Grandparent Caregivers Raising School-Age Children https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/h-nur-eken monthly 0.5 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/8ac336d2-dd3a-478a-9f96-760aea3bf1e6/Eken+Headshot.jpg Board Members - H. Nur Eken, MD - H. Nur Eken, MD Nur Eken is a psychiatry resident at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has been passionate about the treatment of OCD since her undergraduate years. Clinically, she is dedicated to providing care for patients with OCD, while her research focuses on exploring novel treatment methods for the disorder. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games—she has a large collection—and social dancing. https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/danielle-henderson monthly 0.5 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/08209227-8ba5-4a79-bd99-371aab97d323/Danielle+headshot.jpg Board Members - Danielle Henderson - Danielle Henderson Danielle Henderson, PsyD, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with adults with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders. She earned her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and during her postdoctoral fellowship and beyond she received training in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety disorders. She currently uses ERP and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in her practice. In addition to her clinical work, Danielle owns a training and consulting company where she teaches therapists how to treat OCD with ERP. Danielle is a professional member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and a board member of OCD Pennsylvania. She is passionate about spreading education and awareness about OCD to help close the gap in how long it takes for people living with OCD to get the right diagnosis and treatment. https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/valerie-swisher monthly 0.5 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/b998352e-04aa-4a1f-a453-55a6e371e286/valerie+headshot-2-2_Original.jpg Board Members - Valerie Swisher - Valerie Swisher Valerie is a PhD student specializing in OCD research at Penn State University under the mentorship of Dr. Michelle Newman. Her research focuses on using various methods (e.g., ecological momentary assessment) to predict and characterize treatment resistance and non-response in individuals with OCD. Valerie has published 13 scientific articles to date, mostly relating to OCD and related disorders. She is passionate about using her research and work with OCD PA to raise awareness on evidence-based treatment for OCD. https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/jessica-belousov monthly 0.5 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/dfb66fe2-3e30-4d76-bd9a-339574fac90b/image.png Board Members - Jessica Belousov - Jessica Belousov Jessica Belousov has B.A. in English with a minor in Journalism. OCD came into her life when she was 13 and for many years, she did not understand it and struggled with a variety of themes, mostly focusing on morality and religion. Learning about OCD was a game changer, but it wasn't until she received therapy for agoraphobia and panic disorder with a therapist that specialized in those topics, as well as OCD, that her relationship with anxiety changed. As she learned more about OCD, anxiety, and mental health, she began sharing her experiences in a podcast she started with one of her close friends. https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/lisa-russell monthly 0.5 2025-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/5553cb41-4fd5-4c04-9bed-e00fdab85f55/Screenshot+2025-12-01+at+12.35.22+PM.png Board Members - Lisa Russell - Lisa Russell Lisa Russell lives in southern York County with her husband and two children. “Our daughter was diagnosed with OCD when she was 12 years old. It was organizations like IOCDF that helped us get her help and take back control of our lives. In working with OCD Pennsylvania, I hope to be a resource for families like mine when they feel there is nowhere else to turn.” https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/josef-doctorovitz monthly 0.5 2025-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/c675ecb3-14ef-4d53-92d3-995bab445a2c/josef.jpeg Board Members - Josef Doctorovitz - Josef Doctorovitz Josef Doctorovitz is a dedicated OCD advocate who is passionate about making sure nobody suffers alone. He has been involved in his local affiliates helping with walks and the annual conference in Philadelphia. Josef began experiencing OCD in 2008 at the age of 12, and has had many subtypes, including harm, contamination, health, and POCD. https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/dr-hersperger monthly 0.5 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/8a5b56a5-6c07-4275-8d17-b4d315e3d810/IMG_6192.jpeg Board Members - Dr. Hersperger - Dr. Hersperger Dr. Hersperger is a specialist in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive spectrum disorders and body-focused repetitive behaviors, using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Habit Reversal Training. Dr. Hersperger is experienced in using elements of PCIT (parent child interaction therapy) and collaborative/proactive problem solving to help families of children with challenging behaviors. She also has training and experience using comprehensive behavioral interventions for tics and trichotillomania. Dr. Hersperger enjoys working with parents/caregivers of children with anxiety to implement evidence-based frameworks and techniques. EDUCATION & TRAINING Dr. Hersperger earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. While at Rutgers, she worked several years at The Anxiety Disorders Clinic and with the Tourette’s Syndrome Program. Dr. Hersperger completed her pre-doctoral internship at Terry Children’s Center in New Castle, DE, where she was trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). https://www.ocdpennsylvania.org/board/carolyncutilli monthly 0.5 2022-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6213f191eed74714a3ae42ad/1646675788072-YK3AV1W62IHUSLFCLUG1/CarolynCutilli.PNG Board Members - Carolyn Cutilli - Carolyn Cutilli Carolyn Cutilli, PhD, RN advocates for family members of those with OCD. As a board member, Carolyn is the chair of the Philadelphia 1 Million Steps for OCD Walk and has participated in a panel discussion for family members. She plans topics for a support group of parents who have adult children with OCD. Professionally, Carolyn is an adjunct college professor and patient education specialist/researcher striving to have all health information easily accessed and understood.