Elizabeth McIngvale OCD Institute of Texas

DIRECTOR, OCD INSTITUTE | TEXAS

Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., LCSW, MBA

BIOGRAPHY

Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., LCSW, is a clinician, researcher, and sought-after speaker on anxiety, OCD, and mental health. She serves as Director of the OCD Institute of Texas and adjunct faculty at Baylor College of Medicine, bringing both deep clinical expertise and a gift for making complex mental health topics accessible to any audience.

Dr. McIngvale has authored more than 35 peer-reviewed journal articles, several textbook chapters, and has delivered over 250 talks, keynotes, and lectures to audiences ranging from clinicians and researchers to patients, families, and the general public. She’s facilitated national and international webinars, including the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) flagship educational series and has served on expert panels for organizations including the NIH and SAMHSA. She serves as a faculty instructor for the IOCDF’s Behavioral Therapy Training Institute.

She founded the Peace of Mind Foundation and OCDChallenge.org, one of the first widely used online self-help tools for OCD, both now housed within the IOCDF. As the first national spokesperson for the IOCDF, where she now serves on the Board, she’s helped shape the national conversation around OCD, anxiety, and mental health treatment.

Diagnosed with OCD at age 12, Dr. McIngvale speaks with a rare dual perspective, as both a clinician and someone with lived experience bringing warmth, honesty, and energy to every stage. She remains deeply committed to expanding access to effective care for those living with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Social Work, University of Houston, 2014 Dissertation: An Innovative Intervention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Web-Based Self-Help Program for OCD
MBA Master’s in Business Administration, Kellogg School of Business Management at Northwestern University, 2020
MSW Social Work, Loyola University of Chicago, 2010 BSW Social Work, Loyola University of Chicago, 2009

LICENSURE

LCSW-S Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, 2025: License number: 53840
LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, 2019: License number: 53840
LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker, New York State Board of Social Work Examiners, 2024; License number: 096554

FELLOWSHIP

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
2024 Licensed Clinical Social Worker - New York State Department of Education
2025 Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor, Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FELLOWSHIPS

2014-2015 Advanced fellowship in Mental Illness Research and Treatment (SC MIRECC), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

RESEARCH/CLINICAL INTERESTS

Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Access to care, Mental Health Stigma, Implementation and access to evidence based mental health interventions, Web- based Interventions for mental illness

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

2023- Adjunct Assistant professor of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
2021- 2023 Lecturer, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
2018-2019 Assistant professor of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
2015-2018 Assistant Professor, Diana Garland School of Social Work, Baylor University, Waco, TX
2015-2018 Adjunct assistant professor of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
2014-2015 Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
2014 Adjunct professor, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, Houston, TX
2013 Adjunct professor, University of Denver School of Social Work, Denver, CO

GRANTS

2018 GR-00001131 (PI: McIngvale, E.; Co-I: Storch, E.S. and
Schanzer, B.) American Red Cross, 12/1/18-12/1/19 ($182,755), Peer-led group intervention for coping with disaster.
2017 1UH3NS100549-01S1 (SUPPLEMENT; PI: Goodman; Co-I: McIngvale) NINDS/NIMH, 09/30/17-09/29/19 ($100,000).
2016 UH3NS100549-01 (PI: Goodman; Co-I: McIngvale)
NINDS/NIMH, 12/30/16 – 11/30/21 ($7,602,397),
“Adaptive DBS in Non-Motor Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Regulating Limbic Circuit Imbalance” In response to RFA [NS17-006] -BRAIN Initiative: Clinical Studies to Advance Next-Generation Invasive Devices For Recording And Modulation In The Human Central Nervous System. 2017-2022
2016 McIngvale, E. (2016). Mental Health Stigma: Awareness and Education in the Church. The Strake Foundation, Houston, Tx. ($5,000; #252/2016).

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

2025 Ramirez, J., Buissonniere-Ariza V., McIngvale, E., Rufino, K. A., Puryear, L., Treece, C. A., Schneider, S., Cepeda, S., Goodman, W., & Storch, E. A. (2025). Perceived worsening of obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms after childbirth in women and men: An understudied phenomenon. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 88, 48-60.
2024 Björgvinsson, T., Klein, K. P., Werner, C., Sy, J. T., Smith, A., Brandt, C., & McIngvale, E. R. (2024). A concentrated approach for treating OCD: a pilot study examining the feasibility and potential effectiveness of the Bergen Four Day Treatment in the U.S. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2024.2395829
2023 Godfrey, D. A., Heinrich, A., McIngvale, E., Sy, J., Wheaton, M. G. Bjorgvinsson, T. (In Press) Improvement in Distress Tolerance as a Mechanism of Symptom Reduction during Intensive Exposure and Response Prevention Based Treatment for OCD. Behavior Therapy.
2023 Lee, E. B., Wetterneck, C. T., McIngvale, E., Williams, M. T.,Björgvinsson, T. (in press). Rethinking unacceptable thoughts: Validation of an expanded version of the dimensional obsessive-compulsive scale (DOCS). Behavior Therapy.
2023 Werner, C, Parrish, D. & McIngvale, E. (2023) The Future of Mental Health in Sport: CBT and Athletes, Sport Social Work Journal, 4, 81-94, DOI: https://doi.org/10.33043/SSWJ.4.1.81-94
2022 Michael G. Wheaton, Elizabeth McIngvale, Anna R. Van Meter & Thröstur Björgvinsson (2022) Quality of the therapeutic working alliance as a factor in intensive residential treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, Psychotherapy Research, DOI: 10.1080/10503307.2022.2138618
2021 Werner, C., Waite, L., Turner, K., Storch, E. A., Björgvinsson, T., McIngvale, E. (2021) The Pre-Performance Ritual: A Recipe for Success or a Path to Burnout? Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 2333- 1577.
2021 Wheaton, M.G., Ward, H.E, Silber, A., McIngvale, E., & Björgvinsson, T. (2021). How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms? Journal of Anxiety Disorders. Advance online publication.
2021 Lee EB, Rufino KA, Cuenod MM, Zhang CC, Gong H, Zhang Y, Jin H, Yang Y, Li B, Luo X, Liu W, Fang F, Li B, Sun X, Schneider S, McIngvale E, Goodman WK, Storch EA. (2021) Family accommodation in Chinese individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psy Ch Journal. DOI: 10.1002/pchj.425
2020 Weinzimmer, S.A., Schneider, S.C., Cepeda, S.L., Guzick, A.G., Lazaro- Munoz, G., McIngvale, E., Goodman, W.K., Sheth, S.A., & Storch, E.A. (in press). Perceptions of deep brain
2020 Buissonniere-Ariza, V., Alvaro, J., Cavitt, M., Rudy, B., Cepeda, S., Schneider, S., McIngvale, E., Goodman, W., & Storch, E. (2018). Body- focused repetitive behaviors in youth with Mental Health Conditions: A Preliminary Study on their Prevalence and Clinical Correlates, International Journal of Mental Health. In Press.
2020 Katz, J. A., Rufino, K. A., Werner, C., McIngvale, E., Storch, E. A. (2020) OCD in Ethnic Minorities. Clinical and Experimental Psychology. Issue 1, 1-6.
2020 Sequeira, A., Alozie, A., Fasteau, M., Lopez, A. K., Sy, J., Turner, K. A., Werner, C., Björgvinsson, T., & McIngvale, E. (2020). Transitioning to virtual programming amidst COVID-19 outbreak, Counseling Psychology Quarterly, Doi: 10.1080/09515070.2020.1777940
2020 Schneider, S. C., Knott, L. E., Cepeda, S. L., Hana, L. M., McIngvale, E., Goodman, W. K., & Storch, E. A. (2020). Serious Negative Consequences Associated with Exposure and Response Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Survey of Therapist Attitudes andExperiences. Depression and Anxiety, 37(5), 418-428. Doi:10.1002/da.23000
2020 Davis, M. L., Fletcher, T., McIngvale, E., Cepeda, S. L., Schneider, S. C., La Buissonnière-Ariza, V., . . . Storch, E. A. (2020). Clinicians’ Perspectives of Interfering Behaviors in the Treatment of Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders in Adults and Children. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 49(1), 81-96. doi:10.1080/16506073.2019.1579857
2019 Lee, E. B., Hoepfl, C., Werner, C., McIngvale, E. (2019). A review of tech-based self-help treatment programs for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.
Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Volume 23. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocrd.2019.100473
2019 Rufino, K. A., Werner, C., & Mc Ingvale, E. (2019). Demographics of OCD and Effective Treatment-Brief Report. Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 22(3), 16715- 16717.
2019 Zhang, Y., Gong, H., Zhang, X., Liu, W., Jin, H., Fang, F., Schneider, S., McIngvale, E. Zhang, C.C., Goodman, G.K., Sun, X., & Storch,
E.A. (2019). The Incidence and Clinical Correlates of Anger Attacks in Chinese Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE B, , 20(4), 363-370. doi:10.1631/jzus.B1800450
2019 Højgaard, D. R. M. A., Schneider, S. C., La Buissonnière-Ariza, V., Kay, B., Riemann, B., Jacobi, D., . . . Storch, E. A. (2019). Predictors of treatment outcome for youth receiving intensive residential treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. doi:10.1080/16506073.2019.1614977
2019 Fang, F., Zhang, Y., Zhang, L., Jiang, M., Song, R., Wang, Y., . . . Storch,
E. A. (2019). Chinese Therapists’ Beliefs about Exposure Therapy for Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 25(3), 179-185. doi:10.1097/PRA.0000000000000388
2019 Werner, C., Hoepfl, C., Rufino, K.A., Storch, E.A., McIngvale, E. (2019). Changing the Landscape of OCD Education. Journal of Mental Health Education. Issue 2, 1-19.
2019 McIngvale, E., Van Kirk, N., Amspoker, A., Stanly, M.A. & Fletcher, T. (2019). A systematic review of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in the VA and DOD. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 33, 11-22. DOI: 10.1891/0889-8391.33.1.11
2019 Ecker, A. H., Stanley, M. A., Smith, T. L., Teng, E. J., Fletcher, T. L., Van Kirk, N., Amspoker, A. B., Walder, A., McIngvale, E., & Lindsay, J. A. (2019). Co-occurrence of obsessive compulsive disorder and substance use disorders among U. S. military veterans: Prevalence and mental health utilization. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 33, 23-32. DOI: 10.1891/0889-8391.33.1.23
2019 Provenza, N., Matteson, E., Allawala, A., Barrios-Anderson, A., Sheth, S.A., Viswanathan, A., McIngvale, E., Storch, E.A., Frank, M.J., McLaughlin, N., Cohn, J., Goodman, W., Borton, D. (2019). The Case for Adaptive Neuromodulation to Treat Severe Intractable Mental Disorders.
Frontiers in Neuroscience. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2019.00152 2019 Rufino, K., McIngvale, E., & Storch, E.A. (2019). Internet Help-Seeking Juveniles with OCD: An Examination of Severity, Symptoms, Disability and Motivation. Journal of Child and Family Studies.
2019 Hana LM, McIngvale E, Davis M, Storch EA. CBT, medication and the combination are effective for childhood anxiety. Evid Based Ment Health. 2019 Feb;22(1):e4. doi: 10.1136/ebmental-2018-300023.
2019 Storch, E. A., McGuire, J. F., Wu, M. S., Hamblin, R., McIngvale, E., Cepeda, S. L., . . . Goodman, W. K. (2019). Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Children’s Yale-Brown Obsessive- Compulsive Scale Second Edition. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 58(1), 92-98. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2018.05.029
2018 McIngvale, E. (2018) Introduction to the Special Issue: A series of case studies highlighting novel approaches to treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic: Vol. 82, Special Issue: Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, pp. 261-265.
2018 Lee, E. B., Zhang, C. C., Gong, H., Zhang, Y., Jin, H., Yang, Y., Li, B., Luo, X., Liu, W., Fang, F., Li, B., Sun, X., Schneider, S., McIngvale, E., Goodman, W. K., & Storch, E., A. (2018). Psychometric evaluation of the Mandarin Chinese version of the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale–Self-Report. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 19, 29-33.
2018 Cepeda, S.L., McKay, D., Schneider, S.C., La Buissonniere-Ariza, V., Egberts, J.T., McIngvale, E., Goodman, W.K., & Storch, E.A. (2018). Politically-focused intrusive thoughts and associated ritualistic behaviors in a community sample. Journal of Anxiety Disorder 56, 35-42. DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2018.03.011
2017 Barrera, T. L., McIngvale, E., Lindsay, J., Walder, A. M., Kauth, M. R., Smith, T. L., Van Kirk, N., Teng, E. J., & Stanley, M. A. (2019). Obsessive-compulsive disorder in the Veterans Health Administration. Psychological Services, 16, 605-611.
2017 McIngvale, E., Rufino, K., Katz, J., Hart, J. (2017). Value of a One-item OCD Severity Perception Screener. Journal of technology in Behavioral Science, DOI: 10.1007/s41347-017-0017-3
2017 E. McIngvale, K. Rufino, M. Ehlers, & J. Hart (2017): An In Depth Look at the Scrupulosity Dimension of Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, DOI:10.1080/19349637.2017.1288075
2017 Stanley, M.A., McIngvale, E., Barrera, T., Amspoker, A.B., Lindsay, J., Kauth, M.R., Smith, T.L., Van Kirk, N., & Teng, E. (2017). VHA providers’ knowledge and perceptions about the diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder andrelated symptoms. Journal of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, 12, 58-63. DOI: 10.1016/j.jocrd.2016.12.004
2015 Elizabeth McIngvale, Patrick S. Bordnick & John Hart (2015). A Self-help Website for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Who is Accessing the Website? Journal of Technology in Human Services, 33:2, 191-203, DOI: 10.1080/15228835.2015.1027030
2012 McIngvale, E., Bakos-Block, C., Hart, J. & Bordnick, P.S(2012).Technology and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: An Interactive Self-Help Website for OCD, Journal of Technology in Human Services, 30:2, 128-136. DOI: 10.1080/15228835.2012.699368
2012 McIngvale, E., Bakos-Block, C., Hart, J., Bordnick, P. (2012) The OCD Challenge: An online self-help program for obsessive compulsive disorder. Psicoterapia Cognitiva e Comportamentale, Monograph Supplement, 83-97.

UNDER REVIEW

2018 Cheng, S., Corrington, A., Ng, L., Trump-Steele, R., McIngvale, E., & Rufino, K. (2018). Reducing stigma of OCD and mental illness: The impact of a brief training in a church community setting.Community Mental Health Journal.

TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS

2023 Van Kirk, N., Luehrs, R., & McIngvale, E. (2023). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders in Active-Duty Service Members and Veterans. In Johnson, R. Editor, First-Line Clinical Approaches with Active Duty Service Members and Veterans.
2018 Davis, M., McIngvale, E., Schneider, S., Goodman, W.K., & Storch, E.A. (in press). Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders. Diagnostic Interviewing 5^th Edition. Springer International, Switzerland.
2017 McIngvale, E. (2017). Living with OCD. In C. Pittenger (E.d.), Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder: Phenomenology, Pathophysiology, and Treatment (p.739-43). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

2017 Stanley, M. A., McIngvale, E., Siffert, V., & Barrera, T. L. (2017, March). Improving care for Veterans with OCD. Peace of Mind Foundation Newsletter.
2015 McIngvale, E. (2015). What Does OCD Look Like? Me.International OCD Foundation Newsletter, Vol. 29, Issue 4, Winter 2015.

INVITED PANELS

2019 Moderator; Angst screening, The Hackett Center, Houston, TX
2019 Speaker; State Legislative Briefing, Texas State of Mind, The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Houston, TX
2018 Leader; Special Interest Group: Young Professionals, International OCD Foundation, Boston, MA
2018 OCD clinical expert on the Data and Safety Monitoring Board, NIH-funded imaging study, University of Michigan Medical school
2016 SAMHSA invited panelist for OCD; Clinical Treatment Options, Expert Panels Conference, Rockville, MD

PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS ORAL PRESENTATIONS

2026 Lane, V., Werner, C., Bubbett, M., Rotherfelder, K., & McIngvale E.. Bridging the Digital Gap: Rebuilding Trust in Evidence-Based OCD and Anxiety Treatment, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Chicago, IL.
2025 Sequiera, A., McIngvale, E., Judd, R., & Petters, B.. Stepping Up and Stepping Down: Navigating the Levels of Care in a Collaborative Way, International OCD Foundation Conference, Chicago, IL
2025 Trondsen, C., McIngvale, E., & Solomon, A.. “Wait! Why Did I Do That?!” Real Event OCD and False Memory OCD, International OCD Foundation Conference, Chicago, IL
2024 McIngvale, E., Trondsen, C., & Massi, M.. What is Learned Helplessness and how do you ‘Unlearn’ It? International OCD Foundation Conference, Orlando, FL.
2024 McIngvale, E., Gottworth, A., Lane, V., McCoy, E.. Everyday I’m Hustlin’: How to Incorporate ERP into Everyday Life, International OCD Foundation Conference, Orlando, FL.
2023 Trondsen, C., Hershfield, J., & McIngvale, E.. Rebranding Exposure and Response Prevention: The Poetic Blend of Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD, International OCD Foundation Conference, San Francisco, CA..
2023 McIngvale, E., Smith, E., Trondsen, C., Andrews, V., O’Dunne, K, & Smalley, T.. That Pisses me Off! How to Navigate Misinformation in the Media, International OCD Foundation Conference, San Francisco, CA..
2023 McIngvale, E., Howe, M., White, M, Dailey, M, & Howell, D.. Beyond Treatment – Finding Yourself During your OCD Recovery Journey, International OCD Foundation Conference, San Francisco, CA..
2023 McIngvale E.& Massi, M.. The Whole Client and Nothing but the Whole Client! Not Stopping OCD Treatmetn Prematurely, International OCD Foundation Conference, San Francisco, CA.
2022 Davey, D., Fraire, M., Moritz, K., Mariaskin, A., Wadsworth, L. & McIngvale, E.. Leading by Values: An Insider’s Perspective to OCD Clinic Leadership Driven by Passion and Service. Online OCD Conference, The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, USA.
2022 Werner, C., Bailey, E., Trondsen, C., & McIngvale, E.. Do we Need to Accept our Worst Fears as Truth to Experience Freedom? Online OCD Conference, The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, USA.
2022 Trondsen, C., McIngvale, E., Smith, E., O’Dunne, K., Smalley, T., & Andrews, V.. Advocating for a Diverse OCD Community. Online OCD Conference, The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, USA.
2022 Grayson, J., & McIngvale, E.. News Flash: ERP is not the First Line Treatment for OCD; So What is the First-line Gold Standard? International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
2022 Trondsen, C., McIngvale, E., Smith, E., O’Dunne, K., Smalley, T., & Andrews, V.. #RealOCD: Uniting our Voices to Create Change! The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
2021 Henry, B., McIngvale, E., Sequeira, A., & Sy, A.. Are Acronyms Our Stuck Points? Dispelling Myths of ACT and ERP. Online OCD Conference, The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, USA. 2021 Andrews, V., McIngvale, E., Smalley, T., Smith, E., & Trondsen, C.. An Inside Perspective Into the World of OCD Advocacy. Online OCD Conference, The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, USA.
2021 Bell, J., Esses, J., McIngvale, E., Smith, E., & Trondsen, C. The Journey to Recovery: Navigating Life with OCD. Online OCD Conference, The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, USA.
2020 Westerbeck, Z., & McIngvale, E.. Sexual Orientation OCD. Online OCD Conference, The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, USA.
2020 Van Kirk, N., McIngvale, E., Hershfield, J., & Szymanski, J.. Professional Development: Early Career Issues. Online OCD Conference, The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, USA.
2019 Martinez, M., Smith, S., Solomon, A., McIngvale, E.. Virtual ERP: The Nuts & Bolts of Telehealth Practices for OCD, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Houston, TX
2019 Bell, J., McIngvale, E., Ralph, S., & Wilson, M.. OCD and the. Changing Face of Media: An Inside Look at OCD in the News and on Social Media, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Houston, TX
2019 McIngvale, L., McIngvale, E., McIngvale-Brown, L.. Families Only! International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Houston, TX
2019 Daniel, J., Storch, E.A., Boudouvas, C., & McIngvale, E.. “Hmmm, Is That OCD?” Helping Caregivers on How to Approach Their Loved One’s Symptoms, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Houston, TX
2019 Ramirez, J., McIngvale, E., & Rufino, K.. The Scariest ‘Happiest’ Time of Their Life – OCD in Women and Men During the Perinatal Period, Research symposium, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Houston, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., Rufino, K., Storch, E., Goodman, W., McGuire, J.. Online Assessment and Treatment Platforms for OCD. International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Washington, DC
2018 McIngvale, E., Rufino, K., Cogen, S., Bahrawy, A. & Smith, E.. Hometown Advocacy: How to Advocate and Translate Your OCD Knolwedge Back Into Your Community! International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Washington, DC
2018 Mueller, L., Trondsen, C., Jatczak, A., & McIngvale, E.. “Ugh! I’m Just So Angry!” Anger and OCD. International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Washington, DC
2017 Van Kirk, N., Krompinger, J., McIngvale, E., & Bjorgvinsson, T.. Challenging standard definitions of recovery: What does it really mean to get better? International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA
2017 McIngvale, E., Rufino, K., Hershfield, J., & Williams, M.. The use of Technology in OCD treatment, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA
2017 Kotnour, J., McIngvale, E., Trondsen, C., & Weixlmann, A.. A discussion of taboo OCD topics, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA
2017 McIngvale, E., Kotnour, J., Smalley, T., & Kales, G.. Sex, love, intimacy and OCD, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
2017 McIngvale, E., Van Kirk, N. & Stanley, M.S.. OCD in the VA: An Update on Prevalence, Treatment, and Research, Research symposium, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
2016 McIngvale, E., & Vitale, R.. Back to “Reality!” Gearing up for Life After the Conference PODCAST, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
2016 Trondsen, C., Sisson, M., & McIngvale, E.. The Hidden Side of OCD: An Open Discussion About Addiction, Depression and Suicide, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
2016 Grayson, J., Hershfield, J., Jenks, A., McIngvale, E., & Nicely, S.. Virtual Camping: The 16th Annual Road to Recovery Tour, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Chicago, IL 2016 Vitale, R., Bell, J., McIngvale, E., and Smith, E.S..Global Warriors of Hope: Building a Virtual Community of OCDvocates, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
2016 McIngvale, E., Rufino, K., & Hart, J.. The OCD Challenge website: what is the data saying?, IOCDF Research Symposium, Chicago, IL
2015 McIngvale, E., Van Kirk, N., Bjorgvinsson, R., Baither, R., & Elias, J.A.. Enhancing therapeutic outcomes from both sides of the couch: Bridging the gap between patient and practitioner in order to enhance treatment outcomes, 49th annual convention of the association for behavioral and cognitive therapies, Chicago, IL.
2015 Stanley, M.A., McIngvale, E., Van Kirk, N., Shy, S. & Mathew, S.. Recognition and Treatment of OCD among Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel, 22nd annual conference of the International OCD Foundation, Boston, MA
2015 Bell, J., McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S. & Vitale, R.. How I became an IOCDF spokesperson: A journey to advocacy, International OCD Foundation Conference, Boston, MA.
2015 McIngvale, E., Sisson, M. & Trondsen, C.. The Hidden Side of OCD: Addiction, Depression, and Suicide, International OCD Foundation Conference, Boston, MA.
2015 Leis, K., McIngvale, E., Smalley, T., Trondsen, C.. Coping with Angry Outbursts: OCD and Anger, International OCD Foundation Conference, Boston, MA.
2014 McIngvale, E., Mueller, L., Trondsen, C., Jatczak, A., Corbin, B.. Dating, Intimacy, and Creating a Social Life for Young Adults with OCD. International OCD Foundation Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
2014 McIngvale, E., Sisson, R., Weixlmann, A., Codde, M., Corbin, B.. Relapse: Making Sure it Doesn’t Happen to You. A Panel Discussion for Young Adults, International OCD Foundation Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
2013 Van Kirk, N., McIngvale, E., Kant, J.D., & Strang, K.. Conquering school & your OCD: Tips and tricks for high school, college and graduate school. International OCD Foundation Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2013 Trondsen, C., Wortmann, F., McIngvale, E., Weixlmann, A., Mooney, S., & Holden, M.. Young Adult Success Panel: Success Stories and Q & A. International OCD Foundation Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2013 McIngvale, E., Van Kirk, N.. Relapse Prevention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: From A Personal and Professional Standpoint. Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 33 annual conference, La Jolla, CA.
2012 McIngvale, E., & Bakos-Block, C.. The OCD challenge: Implications and Possibilities of a web-based intervention with preliminary findings of the pilot study. Second meeting of the EABCT S.I.G. on OCD, Assisi, Italy
2012 McIngvale, E.. Life with obsessive compulsive disorder: from patient to therapist. Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 32 annual conference, Arlington, VA.
2011 McIngvale, E., McIngvale-Brown, L., McIngvale, L.. A family’s story with OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, San Diego, CA.
2011 Van Kirk, N., McIngvale, E., Putman, K.. Working with OCD following your own battle: rewards, challenges, and directions. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, San Diego, CA.
2011 McIngvale, E., McIngvale-Brown, L. Support groups: From formation to Implementation. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, San Diego, CA.
2010 McIngvale, E., McIngvale-Brown, L., McIngvale, L.. Life with OCD: Elizabeth McIngvale’s family perspective. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, Washington, D.C.
2010 Bell, J., Doronn, S., McIngvale, E., Zasio, R., Szymanski, J.. OCD in the media. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, Washington, D.C.
2009 McIngvale, E., McIngvale, L., Life with OCD-Elizabeth McIngvale’s Family Perspective. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
2009 Bell, J., Doronn, S., McIngvale, E., Murphy, T., Spigler, M., Szymanski, J., OCD in the Media. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
2008 Davidson, J., McIngvale, E., Introduction to OCD and the Treatment of OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, Boston, MA.
2007 McIngvale, E., McIngvale, L., Families Living with OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, Houston, TX.
2007 McIngvale, E., Living with OCD…and Learning to be Open About it. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation National Conference, Houston, TX.

Posters

2024 Smith, E., Werner, C., Bailey, E., McIngvale, E., Rufino, K.2024). Treatment Outcomes Based on Symptom Onset. Accepted to the 29th International OCD Foundation Conference
2024 Smith, E., Werner, C., Bailey, E., McIngvale, E., Rufino, K.(2024). Intensive OCD Treatment Outcomes by Ethnicity. Accepted to the 29th International OCD Foundation Conference
2021 Loew, S. T., Wetterneck, C. T., McIngvale, E., Björgvinsson, T., Williams, M. T., & Lee, E. B. (2021, November). Rethinking unacceptable thoughts: Validation of an expanded version of the dimensional obsessive-compulsive scale (DOCS). Poster presented at the 55th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, online.
2020 Werner, C., Rufino, K., McIngvale, E. (2020, July 30) Demographics of OCD and Effective Treatment. Accepted to the 27th International OCD Foundation Annual Conference, Virtual Symposium
2020 Overton, R., Gonzalez R., Werner C., Lim C., Cross B., McIngvale E., Hart J. (2020). Borderline Personality Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Accepted to the 27th International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Annual Conference, Virtual Symposium
2020 Werner, C., Lopez, A., Turner, K., Rufino, K., McIngvale, E. (2019). Lies of Stigma and OCD Treatment. Poster accepted to the 40th annual Anxiety and Depression Conference, San Antonio, TX.
2019 Overton, R., Hoepfl, C., McIngvale, E., & Rufino, K. (2019). Changing the Landscape of OCD Education. The 26th annual conference of the International OCD Foundation, Austin, TX. USA
2019 Christian, C., Werner, C., Rufino, K., & McIngvale, E. (2019). Religion and OCD Subtype. The 26th annual conference of the International OCD Foundation, Austin, TX. USA
2019 Provenza, N.R.; Dastin-van Rijn, E.; McLaughlin, N.C.R.; Sheth, S.A.; Viswanathan, A.; Vogt, G.S.; Ramakrishnan, N.; McIngvale, E.; Storch, E.A.; Frank, M.J.; Ertugrul, I.O.; Jeni, L.A.; Cohn J.F.; Borton, D.A.; Goodman, W.K. (2019, April). Preliminary experience with developing adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Poster session presented at the Annual BRAIN Initiative Investigator’s Meeting, Washington DC, USA.
2015 McIngvale, E., Van Kirk, N., & Stanley, M.A. (2015). OCD and Active Duty members/Veterans: A Review. Poster abstract submitted to the 22nd annual conference of the International OCD Foundation, Boston, MA.
2013 Bakos-Block, C., McIngvale, E., Hart, J., & Haider, A.. Bridging the gap: The global implications of a self-help website for obsessive compulsive disorder. The International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2013 Bakos-Block, C., McIngvale, E. Hart, J., & Haider, A.. The OCD Challenge: Preliminary findings from an online intervention for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Anxiety and Depression Association of America Conference, La Jolla, CA.
2011 McIngvale, E.. A web-based intervention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work Research Conference, Houston, TX.

ADVOCACY

2026 McIngvale E., Keynote Speaker, Freedom over Functioning: How you can ue ERP to obtain freedom from your OCD versus using ERP to become more functional, Understanding OCD – A community event, The Woodlands, TX
2026 McIngvale E., Keynote Speaker, Mental Health America of Southeast Texas Annual Luncheon, Beaumont, TX
2026 McIngvale, E., Keynote Speaker, Hope and Healing Center & Institue Annual Luncheon, Houston, TX
2026 McIngvale, E., Keynote Speaker, NAMI Greater Houston’s Heroes of Hope First Responders Luncheon, Houston, TX
2025 McIngvale, E., Invited Speaker, Tools to help parents navigate an anxious world. Finding calm and balance, First Steps Montessori, Houston, TX
2025 McIngvale, E., Judd, R., Workshop for Students against Stigma, St. Johns School, Houston, TX
2025 McIngvale, E., Invited speaker, Journey with OCD, Upper School Assembly, St. Johns School, Houston, TX
2025 McIngvale, E., Keynote Speaker, Mental Health America of Greater Houston Luncheon, Houston, TX
2025 McIngvale, E. Keynote Speaker, Navigating Uncertainty, NASA MUREP Virtual Retreat, USA
2024 McIngvale, E., Grand Rounds: OCD Treatment, New Hampshire Hospital Grand Rounds, USA.
2024 McIngvale, E., From Patient to Provider (an inside look into my battle with OCD), event speaker, The Woodlands First Baptist Church.
2024 McIngvale, E., & panel members, panel discussion. West Houston Summit, Houston, TX.
2023 McIngvale, E. & Steffen, T., Virtual interview with Seattle Anxiety Specialists, PLLC., USA
2023 McIngvale, E., Episode on OCD, Your Mind Dive Podcast, Menninger Clinic, USA
2023 McIngvale, E., Personal journey with OCD and treatment, Hope and Mental Health Ministry, River Pointe Church, Richmond, TX
2022 McIngvale, E., Mental health and OCD awareness (parent talk and student talk). River Oaks Baptist School, Houston, TX
2022 McIngvale, E., Perfectionism, McLean Webinar, USA
2022 Van Kirk, N. & McIngvale, E., Assessing and Treating OCD and Anxiety Disorders: A Look Across the Lifespan, APA Webinar, USA
2022 Trondsen, C., McIngvale, E., Smith, E., & O’Dunne, K., Ask the Experts…Live!, OCD Southern California’s Virtual Conference, USA
2022 McIngvale, E., OCD and Mental Health Awareness talks to upper and middle school, The Kinkaid School, Houston, TX
2022 McIngvale, E., Coffee with Parents, An inside view into life with OCD, St. Johns School, Houston, TX
2022 McIngvale, E., OCD Interview, Mind the Mind Portugal, Portugal 2022 McIngvale, E., OCD from a Personal and Professional Perspective, Podcast guest, Psych Talk Podcast, USA
2022 McIngvale, E., Caring for Someone with OCD, Webinar, Courage to Caregivers, USA
2021 McIngvale, E., Life with OCD, A discussion on OCD, Women of Power in Houston – Inspiring Positive Change Lecture Series, National Charity League of Bayou City, Houston, TX
2021 Netherton, E., Descant, L., Gorrell, A., & McIngvale, E., Building Resilience: Helping Children Navigate Through a Crisis, Webinar, The Junior League of Houston
2020 McIngvale, E., Real OCD: Unmasking the Reality of Living with OCD, Virtual Educational Speaking Series, Hope and Healing Center, Houston, TX
2020 McIngvale, E., A Deep Dive into OCD, Webinar, McLean Hospital
2020 McIngvale, E., From Patient to Professional, Webinar, OCD Texas, USA 2020 McIngvale, E., Shining a Light on OCD, Webinar, McLean Hospital 2020 McIngvale, E., Smith, E., Re:Engage – OCD is Not an Adjective, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Fuchs, G., Knock Down OCD, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Hershfield, J., Re:Engage – Significant Others and OCD, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Smith, E., Re:Engage – Social Life and Work Environments, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Abramowitz, Re:Engage – Overcoming Pitfalls and Resurfacing Triggers, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Grayson, J., Re:Engage – Preparing to Return to Everyday Life after Lockdown, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 Smith, E., Szymanski, J., McIngvale, E., & Boaz, S., State of the IOCDF Town Hall, Webinar, The International OCD Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Spielman, J., Stepping Up or Stepping Down in Treatment, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Brandt, C., Condensed Intensive OCD Treatment, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 Smith, E., McIngvale, E., Smith, S., & Hoffamn, J., OCD/COVID Town Hall: How to Maximize Teletherapy, Webinar, The International OCD Foundation
2020 Storch, E., McIngvale, E., McGrath, P., Solomon, A., Panelist, IOCDF Education Staycation: A COVID Training Series for Mental Health Professionals, Webinar, The International OCD Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Brandt, C., Speaker, Maintaining a Daily Schedule and Adopting New Routines, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Smith, S., Hoffman, J., & Smith, E., Panelist, “Using Telehealth”, Webinar, The International OCD Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Sequeira, A., Speaker, How Isolation Affects Children and Teens, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Stanley, M.S., Speaker, Helping Older Adults Manage their Anxiety During COVID-19, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Abramowitz, J., Speaker, Recognizing Growing Anxiety and When to Seek Help, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Wagner, A., Speaker, The Impact of an Anxious Parent, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Grayson, J., & Smith, E., Panelist, Uncertainty with Coronavirus and modifying Exposures, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Speaker, Care in a Time of Anxiety: Good Practices for Faith Leaders, Webinar, Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston
2020 McIngvale, E., McIngvale, J., & Perry, B., Panelist, The Impact COVID19 Has on Children, Families, and Our Community, Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation
2020 McIngvale, E., Speaker, Kappa Alumnae Meeting, Houston, TX
2019 McIngvale, E., Speaker, Mental Health and Mental Health Stigma, BACH Annual Premier Luncheon, Lake Jackson, TX
2019 McIngvale, E., Panel moderator, Angst movie screening, Okay to Say and The Hackett Center, The Health Museum, Houston, TX
2019 McIngvale, E., Speaker, Choosing Bravery in the Midst of Crisis, This is my Brave Event, Houston, TX
2019 McIngvale, E., Speaker, The Mission of the Peace of Mind Foundation. Unstuck OCDeconstruct online conference.
2019 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, University of Houston Clear Lake Sutter Symposium, Houston, TX
2019 McIngvale, E., & McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers, The importance of family and community support in a health crisis, The Blue Bird Circle Spring Luncheon, Houston, TX.
2019 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Women in Criminal Justice Conference, Galveston, TX.
2019 McIngvale E., Fordice, S., Speaker, Policy and Mental Health, Rice Alternative Spring Break meeting, Houston, TX.
2019 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Mental health, advocacy and stigma, Entrepreneur’s Organization, Houston chapter, Bellaire, TX2018 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness, Lone Star College, Cypress, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., Speaker, Turning my pain into purpose: An intimate look into Elizabeth McIngvale’s life with OCD, Dallas OCD Conference, Dallas, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., Goodman, W., Storch, E., & McMahon, P., Speaker, Expert Panel Q&A, Dallas OCD Conference, Dallas, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., & Abramowitz, J., Speaker, Living the ERP Life, The Peace of Mind Foundation OCD week webinar, USA
2018 McIngvale, E., Goodman, W., Storch, E., Hart, J. & Daniel, J., Speaker, OCD support group and expert panel, The Peace of Mind Foundation OCD week event, Houston, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., McIngvale-Brown, L.,, & McIngvale, L., Speaker, OCD and Family: McIngvale story, Peace of Mind webinar during national OCD Week, USA
2018 McIngvale, E., & McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers, A family perspective on Mental Illness and OCD, NAMI Gulf Coast 6th Annual Education Conference, Texas City, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Life with Obsessive compulsive disorder, Seventh Annual Breakfast for a Blessing, Christ Clinic Katy, Katy, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., McIngvale, J., Colombero, K., Panel member, Building Strong Community through mental resilience, Houston Wellness Day, Houston, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Weathering our Mental Health Storm – Turning our suffering into purpose, Veterans Mental Health Summit, Houston, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., & McIngvale, J., Speaker, The impact of OCD: Mind, Body and Wellness, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center: Bootcamp of the Mind, Body & Spirit, Houston, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., Speaker, Life with OCD from a youth’s perspective, Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day at Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., Speaker, A discussion on OCD, DocTalk series, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., McIngvale, L., & Brown, L., Panelist, OCD panel: A family’s personal perspective, OCD Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation, USA
2018 McIngvale, E., Speaker, OCD Basics: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment, OCD Webinar, The Peace of Mind Foundation, USA
2018 McIngvale, E., Panelist, Stop the Stigma Series, The Center for School Behavioral Health, Houston, TX.
2018 McIngvale, E., Emcee and speaker, Healing after Harvey: The Effects to Mental Health, Okay to Say, Houston, TX.
2018 McIngvale, E., & McIngvale, J. Keynote speakers, The impact of mental illness on the family, NAPO Houston Texas Regional Conference, Houston, TX
2018 McIngvale, E., & McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers, Life with a chronic mental illness: A families perspective, Gil Taylor Behavioral Health Symposium, Dallas, TX
2017 McIngvale, J., & McIngvale, E., Keynote speakers, The Impact of Harvey on the Holidays, Interfaith ministries, Houston, TX
2017 McIngvale, J., & McIngvale, E., Keynote speakers, Veterans court graduation, Houston, TX
2017 McIngvale, J. & McIngvale, E., Keynote speakers, Mental Health and Mental Health stigma, Correctional Management Institute of Texas’s Mental Health Conference, Galveston, TX
2017 McIngvale, E., Speaker, The truth about stigma, mental illness and life with a chronic disorder, No Need Among You Conference, Houston, TX
2017 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, The impact of a helping professional on one person’s life, Houston Baptist University School of Nursing and Allied Health ‘Celebrate Nurse’ Luncheon, Houston, TX
2017 McIngvale, E., Hart, J., & Rufino, K., Panel speaker, OCD treatment, Peace of Mind Foundation OCD Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2017 McIngvale, E., Speaker, Stamping out the Stigma of Mental Illness: A Personal Perspective, UT school of Pharmacy practice seminar, Austin, TX
2017 McIngvale, E., & McIngvale-Brown, L., OCD: A Family Perspective, Peace of Mind Foundation OCD Conference, San Antonio, TX
2017 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Diagnosis, treatment and access to care for OCD, UH GCSW Alumni Annual Meeting, Houston, TX 2017 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Mental Illness Robbed My Childhood but Not My Life: Lessons from My Lifelong Battle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Claritycon2017, San Antonio, TX
2017 McIngvale, E., McIngvale, L., & McIngvale, J., Mental Illness: A family’s struggle, 2nd annual Houston OCD conference, Houston, TX
2017 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Life with a chronic mental illness, Family Houston annual pillars of strength luncheon, Houston, TX
2017 McIngvale, E. & McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers, Imprisoned by Mental Illness: Our Journey to Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Houston Eating Disorders Conference, Houston, TX
2017 McIngvale, J., & McIngvale, E., Keynote speakers, Women of Grace luncheon, Grace Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX
2016 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Krist Samaritan Wishes do Come True 30th Anniversary gala, Houston, TX
2016 McIngvale, E., Panelist: Education panel on social media, The Women’s Fund luncheon, Houston, TX
2016 McIngvale, E., McIngvale, J., Our Journey to recovery from OCD, The Harris School, Houston, TX
2016 McIngvale, E., Life with a Chronic Mental Illness: From Pain to Purpose, University of Houston Downtown, Houston, TX.
2016 McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., OCD and addiction: The hidden side of mental illness, OCDweek Roadtrip to Recovery Tour 2016, Atlanta, GA
2016 McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., OCD mentor group, OCD Institute- children’s program, McLean Hospital, Boston, MA
2016 McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., OCD mentor group, OCD Institute- adult program, McLean Hospital, Boston, MA
2016 Van Kirk, N., McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., OCD awareness to the/Massachusetts state house, Boston, MA
2016 McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., OCD mentor group, Houston OCD Program, Houston, TX
2016 McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., Out of the Shadows: Personal Stories to End Stigma, OCDweek Roadtrip to Recovery Tour 2016, Houston, TX
2016 McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., OCD mentor group, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 2016 McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., Bell, J., Overcoming OCD, OCD week Roadtrip to Recovery Tour 2016, Los Angeles, CA
2016 McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., Bell, J., Breaking the Myths of OCD Town Hall, OCDweek Roadtrip to Recovery Tour 2016, Irvine, CA
2016 McIngvale, E., Smith, E.S., Bell, J., OCD in Kids & Teens, OCDweek Roadtrip to Recovery Tour 2016, San Francisco, CA
2016 McIngvale, E. Speaker, Life with a Mental Illness: From Pain to Purpose,The Soul of Mental Health conference, Houston, TX
2016 McIngvale, E. Speaker, The power of resilience: Making life with a chronic mental illness one worth living, Ladies of Luby’s Women’s Forum, Houston, TX.
2016 McIngvale, J. & McIngvale, E., Speaker, A family’s journey towards Faith, finances business and generosity, General audience, Lakewood Church, Houston, TX.
2016 McIngvale, E. Speaker, It is “Okay to Say” Talkng about Mental Illness, Pathways to Hope Conference, San Antonio, TX
2016 McIngvale, E. Speaker, Turning a challenge into passion, Sterling women’s group, Houston, TX
2016 McIngvale, E., & McIngvale, J, Keynote speakers, How we can help: Mental health and families, Regional Presbyterian group of churches conference, Houston, TX.
2015 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker and Recipients of the 2015 Houston Galveston Institute’s Champion of Change Award, Houston, TX
2015 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, From Sufferer to Advocate: The Power of Helping, OCD Georgia, Atlanta, GA
2015 Riemann, B., & McIngvale, E., Live chat speakers, What to do when you can’t afford/find treatment? Q&A about free/low cost treatment options, International OCD Foundation.
2015 Bell, J., Smith, E.S., & McIngvale, E., Live chat speakers, Becoming an #OCDvocate! Q&A about OCD, Advocacy, & Stigma, International OCD Foundation.
2015 McIngvale, E., Reception speaker, Speakers reception, International OCD Conference, Boston, MA
2015 McIngvale, E. & McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers, The Walk for Mental Health Awareness 4th Annual Luncheon, Ripley House, Houston, TX
2015 McIngvale, E. & McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers, Brookwood Network Days Conference luncheon, Richmond, TX 2015 McIngvale, E., Keynote luncheon speaker, YWCA, Houston, TX 2015 McIngvale, E. & McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers, Counseling connections for change, Pearland, TX
2015 McIngvale, E. & McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers, Mental Health America of Fort Bend, Sugarland, TX
2015 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, Here for Youth Launch, Dallas, TX. 2015 McIngvale, E., Speaker, Gateway Academy, Houston, TX.
2015 McIngvale, E., McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers, A Beacon of Hope, Grant Halliburton Foundation, Dallas, TX.
2014 Pinsky, Drew & McIngvale, E., Keynote speakers, Mental Health America of Greater Houston Treasures of Texas Gala, Houston, TX.
2014 McIngvale, E., Keynote, “The Path to Recovery,” OCD Texas Conference, Houston, TX.
2014 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, “The Care we all Deserve,” Seasons of Caring Luncheon, Houston, TX.
2014 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, “Making my life challenges my life’s journey,” SPI marine, Houston, TX.
2014 McIngvale, E.. McIngvale, J., Keynote speakers “My story, My life: My journey with OCD.” Hope and Healing Center, Houston, TX.
2012 McIngvale, E., Speaker, “My journey: From tragedy to triumph.” University of Texas School of Dentistry Workshop, Houston, TX.
2011 McIngvale, E., Speaker, Support Groups; How to build and maintain them. OCD Texas quarterly meeting, Houston, TX.
2010 McIngvale, E., Speaker, “Living with OCD: My personal & professional experiences.” 13th fall psychiatric symposium, Knoxville, TN.
2010 McIngvale, E., Keynote speaker, “Life with OCD: From sufferer to advocate”, OCD Texas Organization kickoff meeting, Austin, TX.
2010 McIngvale, E., Speaker, “Overcoming OCD through Creativity.” Presented at the TAVAC (Texas Association of Vocational Adjustment Coordinators), The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, The Woodlands, TX.
2007 McIngvale, E., Swartz, J., Keynote address, Faith, Hope and Inspiration. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation national conference, Houston, TX.

INVITED UNIVERSITY LECTURES

2019 Clinical, advocacy and research in practice, Baylor University
2015 OCD and Related Disorders (DSM), University of Houston
2014 EBP for BCM PGY3: Exposure therapy for OCD: (November 12, 2014), Baylor College of Medicine

TRAININGS/EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

2026 McIngvale, E. Perinatal OCD and Case conceptualization. Women’s Mental Health Consult Group, Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
2026 McIngvale E. & Judd, R.. The Treatment of OCD with Complex Comorbidities – When to ERP vs. When to Wait. Lunch and Learn, Methodist Hospital Behavioral Health Program, Houston, TX
2026 McIngvale E. & Judd, R.. Freedom vs. Functioning as the goal of OCD treatment. Grand Round, Baylor College of Medicine Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
2025 McIngvale, E. & Judd, R.. The Role of Hope in Anxiety, NASA, MUREP Virtual Retreat, USA
2025 Powerl, C., McIngvale, E. Back to School With Heart: Remembering and Rebuilding, St. John’s School, Houston, TX
2025 McIngvale, E., Behavioral Therapy Training Institute Faculty Instructor, IOCDF, Houston, TX
2024 McIngvale, E., Behavioral Therapy Training Institute Faculty Instructor, IOCDF, New Orleans, LA
2023 McIngvale, E., OCD Training: Conversations with Matthew Smith, Humble ISD Instructional Support Center, Humble TX
2022 McIngvale, E., Case Conceptualizing – OCD 101 Part II, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
2022 McIngvale, E., Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 101, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
2021 McIngvale, E., Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 101, The Shalom Center, Splendora, TX
2020 McIngvale, E., (June 24). OCD 101, University of Houston, Houston, TX. 2020 McIngvale, E., (June 18). OCD in Adolescents, Archway Academy, Houston, TX.
2020 McIngvale, E., McGrath, P., Solomon, A., & Storch, E., (March 30). Never Tried Teletherapy? Well Now is the Time! 101 on Setting Up a Teletherapy Practice, IOCDF Education Staycation: A COVID Training Series for Mental Health Professionals, The International OCD Foundation
2019 McIngvale, E., Hart, J & Daniel, J., (July 22). OCD 101 training with case studies, Baylor University Counseling Center, Waco, TX.
2019 McIngvale, E., (March 22). OCD 101 training, The Council on Recovery, Houston, TX.
2018 McIngvale, E., (September 12). Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) psychopathology and treatment, BioScience Research Collaborative, Rice University, Houston, TX.
2018 McIngvale, E., (January 26). Working w/ Clients w/ Anxiety Disorders, E-training, Pastoral Counseling Center, Dallas, TX.
2017 McIngvale, E., & Hart, J. (October 14). OCD 101 training, Peace of Mind Foundation OCD conference, Oklahoma City, OK
2017 McIngvale, E., & Hart, J. (October 7). OCD 101 training, Peace of Mind Foundation OCD conference, Baton Rouge, LA
2017 McIngvale, E., & Hart, J. (September 9). OCD 101 training, Peace of Mind Foundation OCD conference, San Antonio, TX
2017 McIngvale, E. (August 10). OCD 101 training, Conroe ISD, Conroe, TX.
2017 McIngvale, E. (June 2). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders psychopathology, Houston OCD conference, Houston, TX
2017 McIngvale, E. (January 31). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders psychopathology, Baylor University Psychology department, Waco, TX.
2016 McIngvale, E. (October 18). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Effective Treatment and Ethical Implications. Dyer workshop, Waco, TX.
2016 McIngvale, E., & Mast, H. (September 16). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders psychopathology and treatment CEU training, Mental Health America of Fort Bend County, Richmond, TX.
2016 McIngvale, E., (February 1). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders psychopathology and treatment, Ben Taub Hospital, Houston, TX.
2015 McIngvale, E., (October 21). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder CEU training, UH Alumni Association, The Menninger Clinic, Houston, TX
2015 Hart, J & McIngvale, E., (May 14/15). Beyond Clutter: When Too Much Stuff Becomes a Disorder, CBOC Mental Health Rounds, VHA, National Broadcast
2015 McIngvale, E., (April 2). Assessment, treatment and relapse prevention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in VA, Mental Health Care line, Houston VHA, Houston, TX
2015 McIngvale, E., Tamez, J. (February 2). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder training, Ben Taub Hospital (social work training), Houston, TX
2015 McIngvale, E. (January 30) The Importance of Self-Care, Catholic Charities, Houston, TX.
2015 McIngvale, E. (January 5). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder training, SBISD nurses, Houston, TX.
2014 McIngvale, E., & Bakos-Block, C.. Living with obsessive compulsive disorder: from patient to therapist, Coalition of Behavioral Health Services, Houston, TX.
2014 McIngvale, E.. Life with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the effects of the disease, Texas Retired Teachers KARE Chapter, Houston, TX.
2012 McIngvale, E.. In-service on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX.
2012 McIngvale, E.. In-service on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, KIPP Schools, Houston, TX.
2011 McIngvale, E. & Bakos-Block, C.. OCD in the classroom, counselor in-service; Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX.
2011 McIngvale, E., & Bakos-Block, C.. OCD in the Classroom, KIPP School, Houston, TX.
2010 McIngvale, E.. In-service for professionals in the Clear Creek ISD district on the topic of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Held in Clear Creek, TX.

BOOK FORWARDS/REVIEWS

2015 Reviewer; Anxiety and Depression Association of America poster submissions, annual conference
2014 Book forward; Being me with OCD-How I learned to obsess less and live my life, Alison Dotson
2013 Book review; Out of the rabbit hole- A road map to freedom from OCD, Sheri Bloom and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2016-17 Principal Investigator; Mental Health Stigma: Awareness and
Education in the Church;
Baylor University, Waco, TX
2015-Principal Investigator; Enhancing user outcomes of a web-based self-help program for OCD; Baylor University, Waco, TX
2015 Reviewer; Anxiety and Depression Association of America poster submissions, annual conference
2014-Co-Investigator; Treating OCD in the VA; Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
2014-15 Community recruitment; Calmer Life; Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
2011-12 Doctoral Research Internship; Dr. Patrick Bordnick; University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, Houston, TX
2011 Doctoral Teaching Internship; Dr. Monit Cheung; University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, Houston, TX
2010 Doctoral Research Internship; Dr. Danielle Parrish; University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, Houston, TX

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Behavioral Therapy Training Institute(2021-Current) Faculty Member
Baylor College of Medicine (2017-2019) Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry ERP for OCD (Fall 2018 and Spring 2019) CBT for anxiety disorders (Fall 2018) ERP case studies (Spring 2019)
Baylor University
(2015-2017) Assistant Professor, School of Social Work Research for Social Work Practice (SWO 5381, Spring 2016 and 2017) Generalist Practice with Groups (SWO 4372, Spring 2016) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Practice (SWO 5V80-OL3, Spring 2016- 17, fall 2017) Professional Practice with Groups (SWO 5362, Fall 2015-17) CBT for Anxiety Disorders/OCD (SWO 5V80 OL2, Fall 2015) Introduction to the profession (2016-17)
Baylor College of Medicine Adjunct Assistant ProfessorEBP for BCM PGY3: Exposure therapy for OCD: (November 12, 2014)
University of Houston Adjunct Professor Trans Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (Fall 2014)
University of Denver Adjunct Professor Social Work Skills Lab: Individuals/Small Groups (Fall 2013)

SELECTED MEDIA APPEARANCES

2022- IOCDF webinar series: Lunch and Learn and Ask the Experts with McIngvale, E. & Trondsen, C.
2019-2020 Live with Liz (1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the Month) on Facebook live on the Peace of Mind Foundation page; 526,527 reached; 144,669 unique views
2020 KRIV-TV FOX 26: Coping with Anxiety During a Pandemic
2020 KIAH-TV CW Morning Dose: How to Handle Anxiety During COVID-19 Outbreak
2020 KIAH-TV CW Morning Dose: How to Handle Anxiety During COVID-19 Outbreak
2020 Houston Chronicle: How to keep your mental health in check during the coronavirus pandemic
2020 Lady Click: How to keep your mental health in check during the coronavirus pandemic
2020 Yahoo! Lifestyle: What to Do If the Coronavirus Health Guidelines Are Triggering Your Anxiety or OCD
2019 The CW 39, Mental Health Anchor, Peace of Mind with Dr. Liz every Monday morning
2018 ABC 13: After conquering severe OCD, Dr. Liz McIngvale now Helping other Manage Mental Health
2018 KHOU 11: Menninger Saved Her Life
2017 Team Never Quit Podcast with Marcus Luttrell: OCD
2016 Dr. Drew: Elizabeth McIngvale [Episode 251
2016 KHOU 11: Mattress Mack’s daughter Raising Awareness about Living withOCD
2015 CW 39: Mattress Mack’s daughter’s 15-year Battle with OCD
2010 KPRC: OCD featuring Spokesperson Elizabeth McIngvale
2010 Fox 26: Mental Health Mission with Melissa Wilson
2010 Inside Edition: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

HONORS/AWARDS

2025 Gala Honoree, The Health Museum of Houston
2019 Women of Excellence Award; Baylor College of Medicine
2018Sue and Lester Smith award given to the McIngvale Family on behalf of Baylor College of Medicine for dedication to mental health
2017 Social work alumni of the year, University of Houston Graduate COllege of Social Work
2017 Patricia Perkins IOCDF Service Award, The International OCD Foundation
2015 Selected as one of Baylor Universities Rising Stars, Baylor University
2015 Recipient of the Champion of Change Award; Houston Galveston Institute
2014 Finalist, Houston Texans Community Quarterback Award; BHP Billton recognizing work done by outstanding volunteers
2014 Spirit of Hope Honoree; MHA of Greater Houston
2014 Recipient of the Hope and Healing Center Chrysalis Award
2012 Young Leaders in Mental Health; The Menninger Clinic

SERVICE

2005-20 Founder and Board Member; The Peace of Mind Foundation
2016-20 Board Member; BiVacor
2016-22 Board Member; Star of Hope
2017-Board Member; International OCD Foundation
2018-24 Board Member; Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
2017-Presidents’ council; KSBJ
2019 Board Member; The Menninger Clinic
2011-18 Vice-Chairman and Board Member; Mental Health America of
2016-18 Greater Houston Board Member; The Menninger Clinic Foundation (MCF) Board
2015-17 Board Member; Interface-Samaritan Counseling Center
2005-16 National Spokesperson; International OCD Foundation
2016-19 Mentor; The Houston OCD Program
2013-23 Advocate; Adversity to Advocacy
2018 Member, Editorial board, Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
2018 Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Cognitive Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2017- Assistant Professor and clinician; Baylor College of Medicine OCD program Active engagement in clinical practice through a caseload focused on OCD, engagement in research related to NIH funded grants, manuscript development and research related to OCD and anxiety disorders. Director of the social work internship program and engagement in administrative duties related to the OCD program within Baylor Psychiatry Clinic at BCM.
2015-2017- Assistant Professor; Baylor University, Diana R. Garland School of Social Wor Served as an assistant professor at Baylor University teaching a 3/2 caseload and maintaining an active research agenda engaging in presentations and manuscript development/submissions. Classes taught include intro to social work, CBT, research methods and professional practice with groups. Was instrumental in the development of the Houston satellite campus and was the faculty member on site for the first two cohorts of MSW students at the Houston campus. Served as a mentor to students, engaged in fundraising for the Houston program and completed various administrative responsibilities.
2005- Founder/President; The Peace of Mind Foundation, Houston, TX Serves as active president of the Peace of Mind Foundation with engagement in operations related to board membership, management of staff and interns, website development, outreach, education, research and advocacy
2011-Developer; The OCD Challenge (ocdchallenge.org); An interactive self-help website for those living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Houston, TX Actively oversees development and implementation of the OCD Challenge website which hosts over 4,000 individuals with OCD. Serves as the Principal Investigator for research related to OCD Challenge.
2005-2016 National Spokesperson; International OCD Foundation, Boston,MA
2013 Therapist; The intensive outpatient OCD program, UPMC
2011 Co-facilitator; Therapy groups, The Harris School, Houston,TX
2009-10 Internship; Children’s Research Triangle, Chicago, IL
2008-09 Internship; Rogers Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc, WI

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Active IOCDF; International OCD Foundation Active ABCT;
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Active ADAA;
Anxiety and Depression Association of America Active NASW;
National Association of Social Workers

REFERENCES

Wayne Goodman, MD Chairman of Psychiatry

Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine

Wayne.goodman@bcm.edu

Throstur Bjorgvinsson, PhD, ABPP

Director, Behavioral Health Partial Program, McLean Hospital

Co-Director, Psychology Training, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School tbjorgvinsson@gmail.com

Melinda Stanley, PhD Past Chair of Psychology

Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry mstanley@bcm.edu