Shanda Curiel, PsyD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders and some Anxiety Disorders. Of particular interest are the aggression, sexual, and moral obsessions, as well as perinatal-onset OCD for mothers and fathers. Her primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, which entails the evidence-based practices of Cognitive Restructuring, Exposure and Response/Ritual Prevention, Exposure Therapy, Habit Reversal, and ComB. These techniques center around changing thoughts and behaviors to improve emotional and overall functioning. Individuals learn to replace the confinements of certainty with the freedom of uncertainty.

Dr. Curiel originally trained as a generalist treating the entire lifespan in a variety of settings; however, in 2011 narrowed her scope of practice to OCD and Anxiety Disorders. Her professional training consists of certifications from IOCDF’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute and UPENN’s Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety. She has also received additional training for Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Trichotillomania, and Excoriation Disorder. Dr. Curiel is currently a professional member of the IOCDF. She often gives presentations to medical and psychiatric professionals and members of the community to raise awareness about the etiology, symptoms, and maintenance of OCD. Dr. Curiel completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Goodman Psychological Services Center of Carlos Albizu University in Miami, FL and a post-doctoral residency at the Center for Psychological Health and Well-being in Aurora, MO. Her background consists of non-profit agencies, university community clinics, rural private practice, urban acute inpatient, and her own specialty private practice. She was also an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Education and Training at Avila University and an adjunct instructor at Columbia College.

Dr. Curiel holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and an MA and PsyD from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, MO. Her California License Number is 28647.

Training description: 

Following this presentation, participants will:

1.    Have an increased understanding of perinatal OCD, specifically harm intrusions, compulsions, and avoidances.

2.    Acquire knowledge for proper screening questions.

3.    Acquire the knowledge for appropriate referral sources.

Target audience: Mental Health Professionals

Target Level: Intermediate

Satisfactory completion 

Participants must complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion.  The workshop must be completed in its entirety.  Partial credit is not available. 

Psychologists

This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and the Resilience Treatment Center.  Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Reciprocity credits for LMFTs, LPCCs and LCSWs through the American Psychological Association (APA) are available. Licensees should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  1 hours.

ADA Statement

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