BIO

• OCD • ANXIETY • TICS • PTSD • SPECIALIZED VIRTUAL TREATMENT

A Personal Note

To Those Who Are Suffering:

Often times it can take years or decades to seek therapy because it can feel like a frightening first step. For some, unwarranted shame plays a significant role in hesitating to begin therapy. I want you to know you are making one of the best investments you will ever make in yourself. You no longer have to suffer when phenomenal therapeutic interventions exist that could change your life. You are not alone and I have likely treated many individuals with the same or similar fears. Treatment requires substantial courage and commitment and that is the path to relief.

For others, like so many of my patients, you have seen multiple therapists and were misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and/or did not make significant progress. This can be discouraging and costly. Many individuals are unaware that it is important to seek a therapist who not only says they specialize in your issue, but has completed additional training to thoroughly understand how to conceptualize and treat your condition with the most effective treatment modality.

I chose to specialize in the aforementioned conditions because I genuinely enjoy working with individuals who are so delicately susceptible to worry and discomfort. It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life seeing just what my patients are made of when they gradually take back their lives... adults enjoying life's quiet moments and children seeing all of life's wonder, again.

Sincerely,

Dr. C

Professional Bio

Shanda Curiel, OCD Psychologist, OCD specialist, ERP, Exposure and Response Prevention

Shanda Curiel, PsyD

Dr. Curiel is a Licensed Psychologist originally trained as a generalist treating the entire lifespan in a variety of settings since 2004; however, in 2011 she narrowed her scope of practice to specialize in the treatment of pediatric and adult Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Tic Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders. She has received extensive training in evidence-based treatments, implementing these approaches in various levels of care (treating mild to extreme severities). She also teaches graduate courses and provides presentations to raise awareness of the etiology, symptoms, and maintenance of OCD.

EDUCATION

Psych Resident - Center for Psychological Health Wellbeing, Aurora, MO

Psych Intern - CAU Goodman Psychological Services Center, Miami, FL

PsyD - School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO

Summa Cum Laude

MA - School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO

Cum Laude

BA - University of Texas, San Antonio, TX

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Development

SPECIALTY TRAININGS

TLC VPTI in ComB for BFRBs in process of training online
TAA TS-BTI CBIT for Tics, 2018, Illinois
IOCDF Pediatric BTTI, 2018, Wisconsin
IOCDF Advanced BTTI, 2017, Massachusetts
UPENN Intensive Training in EX/RP for OCD, 2011, Pennsylvania
IOCDF General BTTI, 2011, Wisconsin

CBIT Training for Tic Disorders, 2009, Missouri

SPECIALTY CONFERENCES
IOCDF Conferences 2011, 2012, 2017-2020
ADAA Conferences 2012, 2017

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

OCD Missouri, Inc. (IOCDFAffiliate), Co-Founder & Co-President, 2020-Current

KC Perinatal Semi-Annual Conference, Planning Committee, 2020-Current

The Pregnancy & Postpartum Resource Center Board Member, 2018-Current

IOCDF, Professional Member, 2011-2015, 2016-Current

MO 2007029985; KS 2784; KY 241933; CA Inactive: 28647; e.Passport/IJP APIT Mobility 8466