Madina Alam, MS, LMHC, LCMHC

Why Madina scores 74

• StrongUses ERPDescribes ERP in detail on her website, including exposure hierarchies and in-session exposures, and teaches ERP to other clinicians.
• StrongFocus on OCDSpecializes in OCD, naming intrusive thoughts about harm, relationships, religion and health; also treats hair pulling and skin picking.
• LimitedOCD-specific trainingPreviously worked at NOCD, an OCD-specific treatment provider; no IOCDF BTTI training found.
• ExcellentHow much they share publiclyDetailed website on ERP and OCD, with articles, self-help ERP workbooks and a recorded ERP course for clinicians.
• LimitedWork at OCD programsPast role at NOCD; not listed in the International OCD Foundation directory.

Each area is rated on public evidence: Excellent, Strong, Moderate, Limited or Not found.

Background

Education

MS, Mental Health Counseling, University at Albany · BA, Psychology, Stony Brook University

Training

Exposure and Response Prevention · Habit Reversal Training for hair pulling and skin picking

Experience

NOCD (director of therapist engagement, 2024)

Highlights

ERP training instructor for clinicians (PESI) · Author of ERP and HRT self-help workbooks · Hosts the Unfiltered Minds mental health event tour

Telehealth

New York, North Carolina

License

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York (009502); Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, North Carolina (15530)