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$399 early bird until July 31

Regular $499

Professional Members: $299*
Premier Members: $199*
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$449 early bird until July 31

Regular $549

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Featured Speakers & Topics

Earn up to 9 CE credits — Talks meet accreditation standards for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and counselors

  • Pamela Paresky, Ph.D.

    Harvard University

    The Role of Queer Theory in the Mental Health System

  • Omar Sultan Haque, M.D., Ph.d.

    Harvard Medical School

    Anti-White Bullying in the School System

  • Joshua Aronson, Ph.D.

    New York University

    Anti-Male Bias and Aggression in Higher Education

  • Michael Strambler, Ph.D.

    Yale University

    The Impact of Agency vs Victimhood Narratives

  • Jill Cermele, Ph.D.

    Drew University

    Politics and Emotion Dysregulation in the Therapy Room

  • Richard Redding, J.D., Ph.D.

    Chapman University

    Psychotherapy with Conservative Patients

  • Lawrence Ian Reed, Ph.D.

    New York University

    Minorities with Heterodox Viewpoints

  • William C. Sanderson, Ph.D.

    Hofstra University

    The Importance of Psychological Differences Between Men and Women

  • Omar Sultan Haque, M.D., Ph.D.

    Harvard Medical School

    Faith and Meaning in the Mental Health System

  • Nina Silander, Psy.D.

    Clinical Health Psychologist and Researcher

    Secular Bias in the Mental Health System

  • J. Ryan Fuller, Ph.D.

    New York Behavioral Health

    Understanding Political Violence and Anger

  • Andrew Hartz, Ph.D.

    Open Therapy Institute

    Reforming Mental Health in the Coming Years

Open Therapy Podcast

  • Rob Henderson

    Manhattan Institute

  • Erica Komisar, LCSW

    Attachment Circles

  • Andrew Hartz, Ph.D.

    Open Therapy Institute

Panel

When Politics Enters the Therapy Room: Findings from a National Survey of Patient Experiences

  • Sally Satel, M.D.

    Yale School of Medicine

  • Omar Sultan Haque, M.D., Ph.d.

    Harvard Medical School

  • Michael Strambler, Ph.D.

    Yale University

  • Richard Redding, J.D., Ph.D.

    Chapman University

Agenda

Full program details, including speaker lineup and session descriptions, will be released soon. All talks and panels will offer accredited continuing education credits.

Friday
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception, including:

  • Heavy hors d'oeuvres

  • Open bar

Saturday
8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Full Day of Programming, including:

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Featured talks and panel conversations

  • Evening Social to Follow

Sunday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Full Day of Programming, including:

  • Breakfast and lunch

  • Featured talks and panel discussions

  • Closing sessions

Location

Conference Venue

Historic Decatur House
748 Jackson Place NW
Washington, D.C. 20006

Welcome Reception

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
806 15th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005

Accommodations

A room block has been secured at the Sofitel Washington, DC Lafayette Square (806 15th St. NW) at the rate of $289/night. Please use the button below to secure your room before September 18, 2026.

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FAQs

  • No. The conference is open to all mental health professionals and we look forward to welcoming attendees beyond the OTI membership. Registration is subject to review.

  • Certainly. Althought it is not required, we welcome you to join as an OTI member before or after the conference. To join, click here.

  • Conference registration will close on September 28, 2026, or earlier if the event reaches capacity.

  • A room block has been secured at the Sofitel Washington, DC Lafayette Square (806 15th St. NW) at the rate of $289/night. Please secure your room before September 18, 2026 here.

  • Yes. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email eldridge@opentherapyinstitute.org for information and partnership opportunities.

  • Food allergies can be accommodated. However, we may not be able to accommodate all unique dietary restrictions or preferences. Attendees are welcome to bring supplemental snacks or meals, and local dining options will also be available nearby.

  • We are currently finalizing conference programming and accreditation details. Our goal is to have all eligible talks and panels accredited for continuing education credit, approximately 7-10 CEs. Additional information will be released as programming is confirmed.

Please reach out to info@opentherapyinstitute.org with any further questions