Dr. Debra Theobald McClendon is a licensed psychologist in the state of Utah and a member of the International OCD Foundation (www.iocdf.org). Dr. McClendon specializes in treating those with Religious OCD (scrupulosity/OCD-S). She has published articles on anxiety and scrupulosity in the Ensign, LDS Living, and the Religious Educator. She has also been interviewed on several podcasts about scrupulosity.

In addition, she has coauthored book chapters and articles on outcome assessment and group therapy in the academic community. She and her husband, Richard J. McClendon, have coauthored a book on strengthening marriage: Commitment to the Covenant: Strengthening the Me, We, and Thee of Marriage. Dr. McClendon has previously taught as an adjunct faculty member at both Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University.

Dr. McClendon is a dynamic public speaker, addressing mental health and anxiety. She speaks each year at BYU Education Week and has also spoken at BYU Women’s Conference. Her articles, podcasts, and online courses can be accessed at https://debramcclendon.com.