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Meet Eva Pesta: OCD Louisiana Volunteer

Written by Eva Pesta

What made you want to get involved with OCD Louisiana?

I began attending the OCD Louisiana consultation group over a year ago to better support my patients.  In participating in the monthly meetings, I saw the OCD LA board members’ hard work and passion and felt inspired to do more within the organization.

What is your background?

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from Pennsylvania.  I moved to New Orleans in 2006 to attend Loyola University New Orleans for a degree in Sociology. After graduation I spent years working in the service industry and eventually went back to school to get my Master’s in Social Work. I’ve been working in the social work field since 2013,  primarily with substance use disorders and trauma. 

What is a fun fact about you?

I’ve been to 37 countries, I’ve walked at least four miles every day for the last three years— rain or shine, and I’m sober. I have a love of native plants so much that I am currently working to certify my yard as a native plant habitat. 

Eva Pesta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She lives in New Orleans and volunteers with OCD Louisiana. 

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 Black EquaLity in OCD NeuroGenomics Study (BELONG Study)

Do you identify as Black or African American and have, or think you might have, OCD?

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Do you have a child who identifies as Black or African American and who has, or you think might have, OCD?

If yes to either of these questions, please consider joining this study by Baylor College of Medicine! If you are interested in learning more and helping to correct the current inequalities in genomic research, please take this survey.

https://redcap.mountsinai.org/redcap/surveys/?s=4D8EKNW7AW94FKP7

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2024 Annual Report

Dear Friends,

We are proud to share OCD Louisiana’s 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of meaningful progress and connection. We begin by extending our heartfelt gratitude to outgoing board member Michele Carroll, PsyD, for her seven years of exemplary dedication and service. As a founding member of OCD Louisiana, Michele played an instrumental role in shaping our organization, serving as both Treasurer and Vice President. We are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and passion she has poured into our mission, and she will be truly missed!

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Meet Taylor Lee: OCD Louisiana Volunteer

Written by Taylor Lee

What made you want to get involved with OCD Louisiana?

I grew up in a corner of Louisiana with very few providers who had extensive experience or training with this tricky disorder, so I have first hand knowledge of the need for increased awareness and access to effective treatment in our area.

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