Hey friends—many of you know I recently earned my Master’s degree and am now working as a professional counselor, specializing in OCD and PANS/PANDAS. This work is deeply personal to me, as PANS/PANDAS often leads to OCD symptoms and behaviors that affect families like mine. My passion is helping families navigate these challenges, both in my practice and in my own life.

This July, I have the opportunity to attend the International OCD Foundation conference in Seattle. The event is designed for clinicians and for people living with OCD, as well as their families. I’ve been awarded two scholarships from the IOCDF—one for a special PANS/PANDAS training and another for a significant discount on registration. Even with these scholarships, the costs for the conference, travel, and hotel are more than I can manage alone.

Attending this conference would be a huge benefit to me as a mom, to Jeff as a dad, and to Caleb as he navigates this difficult struggle. It will deepen my expertise and help me support families facing OCD and PANS/PANDAS, both professionally and personally. If you’d like to help send us to this conference as a graduation gift or simply to support our journey, your generosity would mean the world to us. Thank you for considering and for being part of our community.