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OCD Texas Affiliate: Fall 2026 Update

A message from Andrea M. Alvarez, LPC-S, President

Hello, OCD Texas community!

It is an honor to write this update as your new President — my first as I step into this role. I’ve had the privilege of serving on the OCD Texas Board since 2020, first as Treasurer, and I’m deeply grateful for the trust placed in me to now lead this organization forward.

A New Chapter in Leadership

This transition wouldn’t be possible without the incredible mentorship of Melissa Fausteau, PsyD, who now serves as Past-President and continues to guide me as I settle into this new position. Her leadership has shaped so much of what OCD Texas is today, and I’m thankful to have her continued support.

I’m also excited to share some updates to our board:

Gabbi Funk steps into the role of President-Elect
Saharah Strout, LPC-S continues her dedicated service as Secretary
Courtney Schmidt joins the board as Treasurer
Katy Rothfelder, Volunteer Chair
Luke Collier, PsyD also joins our board as Education Chair
Azul Lozoya Gomez also joins as our Social Media Chair
Thien-An Le, PhD, is joins as Liaison
Noemi Tsai as Youth Ambassador
Together, this team is committed to expanding education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by OCD across Texas.

Upcoming Events This Fall

We have a full season ahead, with opportunities to learn, connect, and show up for our community.

Webinar: Co-Occurring Autism and OCD in Youth

Friday, September 4 | Live Webinar

Join us for a timely discussion on the current evidence and clinical implications of co-occurring Autism and OCD in youth — an important topic for clinicians, families, and educators alike.

Annual Symposium

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands, TX 77380

This year’s Symposium features keynote speaker Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD. Dr. McGrath brings decades of clinical expertise to a day filled with learning, connection, and community for those touched by OCD.

Annual OCD Walk – Dallas

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:00 AM Finch Park, McKinney, TX

Lace up and join us for our Annual Walk as we raise awareness and funds to support OCD Texas’s mission. Whether you’re walking for yourself, a loved one, or in solidarity with our community, every step matters.

Get Involved

Registration for all events is available on the OCD Texas Events page. We hope to see you there — whether online for the webinar or in person for the Symposium and Walk.

Thank you for being part of this community. I look forward to serving you in this new role, and to everything OCD Texas will accomplish together this year.

With gratitude, Andrea M. Alvarez, LPC-S President, OCD Texas