Magdalene Holtam PhD

12/18/2025

If you're a therapist wanting to learn more about OCD and treatment, it's a great time of year to check out our on demand course on OCD.

Join us as we present an on-demand professional training program on Improving OCD Treatment: Basics and Beyond.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is the 4th most common mental illness. In this program you will learn how to assess OCD, how to explain OCD to your patients, tools to enhance motivation in your patients, and effective exposure methods for OCD.

Improving OCD Treatment: Basics and Beyond | 4 Hours | 4 CEs | price $200

Register today: https://bit.ly/3ZwlSrU

Concept is offering a promotion of $50 off any of their on demand or live courses (including our course) and it ends 12/31/24. Use code EOY-Promo-50Off

12/10/2025

Up to 10 million Americans live with OCD, yet findings from the IOCDF show that only a tiny fraction receive the treatment proven to help the most.

More than 10 million Americans live with OCD, yet most never receive effective treatment. Learn what’s causing this care gap—and how we can close it.

09/29/2025

Kyle Jones PhD and I have a few openings in our OCD Consultation Group for clinicians! OCD can be challenging to treat and often requires specialized training. In our consultation group you will learn about the various presentations of OCD and the most effective treatment approaches. You’ll also receive consultation on your most difficult OCD cases.
30 minutes of our virtual group is focused on didactic teaching, and the remaining 60 minutes is spent on case consultation. The didactic lectures will be recorded and you will have access to the recordings while you remain a member of the group.
When:
The last Friday of every month (next meeting Friday 10/31/25)
10:00am - 11:30am PST
1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Details:
- $59/per month with a three month commitment ($177 for 3 months)
- 50% discount for unlicensed therapists who are currently working towards licensure and graduate students currently enrolled in mental health related training programs
- No Continuing Education Credit
Please email me if you have questions or would like to sign up (info@magdaleneholtamphd.com)

09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call or text 988 for free and confidential support from trained counselors all day, every day.

05/27/2025

Where do I like to go to find an specialist?
iocdf.org
adaa.org
icbt.online

05/02/2025

We all deserve to be seen. To be supported. To heal.
If you need support today or later, The Trevor Project is here 24/7/365, free & secure, to help you through anything and everything. Call us at 1-866-488-7386, text ‘START’ to 678-678, or connect online at trvr.org/get-help 🧡🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

02/03/2025

https://www.mountainviewcounseling.com/breaking-free-from-panic-attacks-effective-therapy-to-regain-control/

Panic attacks can feel overwhelming and terrifying. Your heart races, your chest tightens, your breathing becomes shallow and quick, and for a moment, it feels like you might be losing control. Other symptoms of panic attacks may include racing thoughts, nausea, tense muscles, and sweating. Many peo...

01/25/2025

OCD ❌Myths vs ✅Facts!

Let’s break down some of the misconceptions about OCD.

What else would you add to the list? What other myths have you heard?

01/06/2025

Are you feeling stuck with an OCD case? Do you want to learn more about evidence based treatments for OCD? Kyle Jones PhD and I have a few openings in our OCD Consultation Group for clinicians!

OCD can be challenging to treat and often requires specialized training. In our consultation group you will learn about the various presentations of OCD and the most effective treatment approaches. You’ll also receive consultation on your most difficult OCD cases.

30 minutes of our virtual group is focused on didactic teaching, and the remaining 60 minutes is spent on case consultation. The didactic lectures will be recorded and you will have access to the recordings while you remain a member of the group.

When:
The last Friday of every month (next meeting Friday 1/31/25)
10:00am - 11:30am PST
1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Details:

- $59/per month with a three month commitment ($177 for 3 months)

- 50% discount for unlicensed therapists who are currently working towards licensure and graduate students currently enrolled in mental health related training programs

- No Continuing Education Credit

Please email meif you have questions or would like to sign up (info@magdaleneholtamphd.com)

12/16/2024

Join us as we present an on-demand professional training program on Improving OCD Treatment: Basics and Beyond.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is the 4th most common mental illness. In this program you will learn how to assess OCD, how to explain OCD to your patients, tools to enhance motivation in your patients, and effective exposure methods for OCD.

Improving OCD Treatment: Basics and Beyond | 4 Hours | 4 CEs | price $200

Register today: https://bit.ly/3ZwlSrU

Concept is offering a promotion of $50 off any of their on demand or live courses (including our course) and it ends 12/31/24. Use code EOY-Promo-50Off

11/06/2024

5 Self-Compassion Phrases to Support You in Any Moment ✨
We all face challenging times, but the words we tell ourselves matter.

When you’re in a difficult situation that is causing you stress, ask yourself, “What do I need to hear right now to express kindness to myself?” Try repeating a phrase that speaks to you in your particular situation. Some potentials are:

💖 May I be brave in the face of fear
💖 May I treat myself with kindness
💖 May I love myself just as I am
💖 May I support myself when times are difficult
💖 May I give myself the compassion that I need

10/25/2024

Excited to attend the International OCD Foundations Advanced forum to learn more about adapting OCD Treatments to diverse client populations!