Determining the appropriate level of care is one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—decisions in OCD treatment. Using case examples and evidence-informed frameworks, this presentation will guide clinicians through the continuum of OCD care, from outpatient therapy, to IOP and PHP options, to residential programs. Participants will learn how symptom severity, functional impairment, and treatment readiness inform placement, and gain tools for navigating clinical decision-making to ensure clients receive the right care at the right time.
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the clinical, functional and psychosocial indicators that guide treatment decisions across the continuum of OCD care
- Differentiate between the levels of care by examining the intensity, structure and therapeutic modalities best suited for varying OCD severity, comorbidities, and levels of insight
- Apply evidence-based frameworks to determine client readiness for ERP and identify indicators that warrant step-up or step-down transitions to optimize treatment outcomes
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Meredith Hettler, LMFT
Meredith is the National Director of Newport Healthcare's OCD and Anxiety Program. She has more than 10 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field, and specializes in working with adolescents and young adults, using modalities including Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Michael Reynolds, LCSW
Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing evidence-based therapy to adolescents, families, and adults across various outpatient levels of care, with a focus on OCD, anxiety, and mood disorders. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.