This workshop addresses OCD presentations involving sexual orientation (SO) and gender identity. The presenters will review research on differential diagnosis between normative LGBTQ+ identity development and the obsessive concerns characteristic of OCD. We'll examine how theory, assessment, and intervention intersect to improve diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic outcomes, and cultural competence in care.
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe at least two factors contributing to the misidentification of SO-OCD and gender identity OCD as normative sexual orientation or gender identity development, and vice versa
- Identify at least two evidence-based assessment strategies for differentiating SO-OCD and gender identity OCD from normative developmental processes
- Design three exposure exercises that minimize stigma and avoid reinforcing stereotypes toward LGBTQ+ individuals when treating SO-OCD and gender identity OCD
Tarik Hadzic, MD
Dr. Hadzic is Newport Healthcare's Medical Director for National OCD Services and Southern California Programs. Board-certified in adult and child psychiatry, Dr. Hadzic specializes in OCD, anxiety disorders, and autism. He previously served as Medical Director of the Rogers Behavioral Health PHP, where he developed expertise in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy.
Jennifer Park, PhD
Jennifer is a licensed clinical psychologist and an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is currently the Vice President of Clinical Services at Acadia Healthcare and oversees clinical services across all Acadia service lines. She also serves as adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine.