About

About Us

We are a growing community of therapists and researchers, individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) along with family and friends who seek to share resources and recovery. Learn more about our co-chairs, below. 

Patrick McGrath, PhD

Co-chair of the OCD & Substance Use Disorder Special Interest Group

Stacey C. Conroy, LICSW, MPH

Co-chair of the OCD & Substance Use Disorder Special Interest Group

Stacey is a Social Work, Public Health professional specializing in Substance Use Disorder & co-occurring anxiety disorders.  Clinical work has been with individuals with SUD, OCD, and PTSD.  She has facilitated trainings on SUD, & ACT for Boston University School of Social Work Professional Education Program, & has been a Clinical Instructor at VCU School of Medicine, Psychiatry Department, an adjunct professor for USF School of Social Work, and is working in Orland FL with the VA.  In addition, Stacey has 28 years in Recovery form SUD and Anxiety Disorders, and advocates for effective evidence treatment for co-occurring disorders.