Board of
Directors

Learn more about the OCD Delaware Board of Directors who devote themselves to serving individuals impacted by OCD and related disorders in the state of Delaware.

Mackenzie Reed, RN
President

Mackenzie Reed, RN

Mackenzie Reed is a registered nurse and OCD advocate who, in 2019, experienced an onset of OCD symptoms that left her isolated to her bedroom for two years. During this time, accessing her home solely through her bedroom window and unable to access the remainder of her home.

Today, following her own diagnosis and treatment, Mackenzie works to advocate for OCD as an advocate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and previously, as board member for OCD Pennsylvania. Additionally, Mackenzie is passionate about the intersection of OCD and compulsive hoarding as an externalized method to cope. 

No matter how severe your symptoms, Mackenzie hopes that OCD Delaware will serve to portray an ongoing message of hope. The message that you can walk alongside debilitating symptoms, and come out of that experience stronger, more knowledgeable, and far more equipped because of it.

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Kathleen Rupertus, PsyD
Vice President

Kathleen Rupertus, PsyD

Kathleen M. Rupertus, PsyD is a licensed psychologist and clinical director of The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center in Wilmington, Delaware. She received specialized training in cognitive-behavioral treatment and has been working with children, adolescents, and adults with OCD, OCD-spectrum disorders and other anxiety disorders since 1995.

Dr. Rupertus has appeared on several television programs and presents regularly at national and local conferences, discussing topics related to anxiety and OCD. She is co-author of the book Loving Someone with OCD.

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Gina Raciti, PhD
Secretary

Gina Raciti, PhD

Gina Raciti, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist with lived experience of OCD and Anxiety. She owns Oceanside Psychotherapy, based out of Rehoboth Beach, DE, and specializes in treating OCD, Anxiety-related disorders, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.

Dr. Raciti earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University and holds a Master's degree in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Raciti is a former Professorial Lecturer and Assessment Coordinator/Supervisor for the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at The George Washington University, and she regularly participates in speaking events and advocacy work for OCD and mental health awareness.

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Brian Ashenfelter, PsyD
Treasurer

Brian Ashenfelter, PsyD

Dr. Brian Ashenfelter  is a licensed clinical psychologist who has specialized in treating OCD and anxiety disorders since 2019. He received both his masters and doctorate from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Currently, Dr. Ashenfelter serves as the director of adult treatment services at the Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center. He has extensive experience in treating anxiety and depressive disorders with evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), prolonged exposure, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing.

Clinically, Dr. Ashenfelter embodies a person-centered approach by which the evidence-supported treatments are tailored to the unique needs of each client. On a personal note, Dr. Ashenfelter is an enthusiast of all Philadelphia sports, and enjoys spending time gardening, playing the guitar, and preparing gourmet meals for his wife and two children.

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Jeff Pincin, LPCMH
Adult Outreach

Jeff Pincin, LPCMH

Jeff Pincin lives in Newark, DE with his wife and kids. He has been a therapist since 2017 working in schools, community agencies, and with mental health companies. He has been the owner of a private practice in Delaware treating OCD and related conditions since 2019.

In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing with his kids, woodworking, home projects, and playing music.

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Amelia Serine, PsyD
Pediatric Outreach

Amelia Serine, PsyD

Dr. Amelia Serine is a licensed psychologist and Director of Child and Adolescent Services at the Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center in Wilmington, Delaware. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Serine specializes in the evidence-based treatment of children, adolescents, and adults affected by OCD, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and related conditions. She incorporates family- and couples-based interventions into treatment to strengthen clients' support systems and improve outcomes.

Dr. Serine is passionate about helping individuals with anxiety and their families to live happier, healthier lives by providing direct client care, as well as by supervising students, disseminating evidence-based practices, and participating in advocacy efforts.

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Sidney Lodge
Young Adult Representative

Sidney Lodge

Sidney Lodge studies psychology at the University of Southern California. She has lived experience with OCD, PTSD, and treatment-resistant depression. Although experiencing symptoms of OCD from a young age, Sidney wasn't diagnosed until age 21. After engaging in ERP, she found a passion for speaking to others about her experiences with OCD, hoping to reduce stigma and increase awareness about mental health issues. 

Through the IOCDF, Sidney is a co-leader of the Young Adult SIG and hosts monthly Instagram livestreams. She is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ SIG and the Trauma/PTSD SIG.

Outside of advocacy, Sidney enjoys connecting with all types of people, animals, and nature.

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About The IOCDF

From the foundation: “The IOCDF is the leading authority on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. As the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in this space, we are dedicated to serving a broad community of individuals around the world along with their family members, loved ones, mental health professionals, and researchers. What started as a small group seeking mutual support in 1986 has grown into an international organization with Affiliates in 33 U.S. states in addition to global partnerships with other OCD organizations and mental health non-profits around the world.”

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