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DIRECTOR, OCD INSTITUTE | TEXAS

Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD LCSW

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. McIngvale founded the Peace of Mind Foundation and ocdchallenge.org, a free self-help website for OCD which is live in six languages and serves nearly 4,000 individuals (both were acquired by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) in 2020). She was the first ever national spokesperson for the IOCDF and now serves on their board of directors. She engages in advocacy, clinical work, research, and teaching related to OCD and anxiety disorders.

Dr. McIngvale is a renowned speaker on both the local and national level, speaking on behalf of OCD, mental illness, and mental health stigma.

She has received numerous awards for her advocacy and impact on the mental health field and currently serves as a director on multiple boards. Internationally known and recognized for her clinical work and advancements in the OCD field, Dr. McIngvale is dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless and is grateful for a career which allows her to improve the lives of those living with a mental illness every day.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERTISE

OCD
ANXIETY
MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
ERP

PUBLICATIONS

PUBMED SEARCH FOR DR. MCINGVALE

DEGREES

  • 2009 BSW in Social Work, Loyola University of Chicago
  • 2010 MSW in Social Work, Loyola University of Chicago
  • 2014 PhD in Social Work, University of Houston
  • 2020 MBA, Kellogg School of Business Management, Northwestern University

FELLOWSHIP

  • 2014-2015 Advanced Fellowship in Mental Illness Research and Treatment, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

  • 2010 Licensed Master Social Worker, Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
  • 2019 Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Director of the OCDI Texas, clinical expert for OCD with research and special interests on OCD treatment, stigma and access to evidence based mental health care
  • First ever national spokesperson for the International OCD Foundation and currently national advocate and board member of the IOCDF

Let’s Get in Touch

We are looking forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you may have! For general inquiries and questions about our outpatient services please call 713-526-5055. For inquiries and questions about our intensive treatment options please call our admissions department directly at 832-900-8687.

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