Kelsi Libfraind, LCSW
CLINICAL FOCUS
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Perfectionism, Just Right, Scrupulosity/Morality, Health, P-OCD
Harm / Violent Intrusive Thoughts
Specific and Social Phobias
Generalized Anxiety / Stress / Worry
PANS / PANDAS
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Hoarding / Excessive emotion attached to inanimate objects
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
AGES SEEN
Children 9+ / Adolescents / Adults
Parent coaching sessions for families with children ages 5-8 who are experiencing symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and/or rapid onset OCD (PANDAS/PANS)
LOCATION
Licensed in North Carolina and Pennsylvania
EDUCATION
Masters of Social Work, Specialization in Direct Practice with Mental Health Certificate, University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Human Development & Family Sciences, University of Delaware
TRAINING
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pediatric OCD Intensive Outpatient Programs
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, School Based Therapy Programs
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, ADHD Across The Lifespan Clinic
University of Delaware, Infant Caregiver Laboratory
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), International Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Foundation
Virtual Professional Training Institute, The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Treating OCD in the Autism Community, OCD Pennsylvania
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Tech: The Linehan Training Institute
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), ACT Immersion with Steven C. Hayes
PRESENTATION TOPICS
Treating OCD in Children & Adolescents
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Clinical Supervisor, Pediatric OCD Intensive Outpatient Programs and Child & Adolescent Outpatient OCD Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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