We’re thrilled to share that our Clinical Director, Sarah Carpenter, alongside Lead Therapist Tianna Guerra, represented Insight Recovery Mental Health at the 30th Annual OCD Conference, hosted by the International OCD Foundation in Chicago from July 11–14, 2025.
A Premier Gathering in the OCD Community
This year marked a major milestone—three decades of dedicated education, support, and advocacy. The event, held at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, welcomed in-person participants and around 80% of sessions were also livestreamed for virtual attendees. With nearly 3,000 total attendees—ranging from individuals living with OCD, family members, researchers, and an estimated 43% mental‑health professionals —the conference was nothing short of inspiring.
What They Experienced: Sessions, Networking & More at The OCD Conference
Sarah and Tianna immersed themselves in a comprehensive lineup of:
- Research Symposium sessions on cutting‑edge studies and emerging treatment methodologies
- Expert-led workshops, therapeutic skill‑building, and evidence-based interventions
- Keynote addresses and plenary sessions featuring renowned clinicians and those with lived experience
- The exhibit hall, including a meet & greet where new tools, apps, and therapeutic innovations were on display
Beyond the sessions, our therapists connected with fellow professionals at networking mixers and shared stories and support with community members—capturing the empathetic spirit that runs through IOCDF events.
Watch Sarah & Tianna’s Expert Interview
While at the conference, Sarah and Tianna were invited to share their insights and takeaways in an expert interview. In this candid conversation, they discuss what attending the OCD Conference means to them, the future of OCD treatment, and how community events like this foster connection and hope.
Watch the short clip, and click here to view the full interview on LinkedIn
Why This Matters for Insight Recovery Mental Health
As practitioners dedicated to compassionate, effective care, attending the OCD Conference is more than professional development—it’s vital renewal:
- Knowledge translation: Our trainees returned equipped with new therapeutic tools rooted in the latest science
- Enhanced network: These face-to-face connections with peers and researchers build bridges for improved client care and referral pathways
- Community reconnection: Living and working in the Boston area, Sarah and Tianna resonated deeply with the conference theme of community, learning firsthand how impactful shared experience is.
Attending this landmark OCD Conference reinforced our commitment to bringing cutting-edge, compassionate OCD and related disorder treatment to Massachusetts and beyond. Thank you to the IOCDF and the entire OCD community for another year of inspiring growth, connection, and hope.
