CBTeam OCD and Anxiety Specialists

03/12/2026

Pause with us.

Beginning March 16, CBTeam will be offering a free 15-minute community meditation every weekday from 11:45 AM–12:00 PM.

It’s a simple opportunity to pause, breathe, and reset in the middle of your day.

Open to everyone — no meditation experience needed.

To join CBTeam, scan the QR code or visit https://cbteam.org/meditation/. 🧘‍♀️✨

03/03/2026

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to recognize the many ways people learn, communicate, process information, and move through the world.

While the word “disability” is part of the official name, we also honor the fuller truth:
Developmental differences reflect natural variations in the human brain— not deficits in worth, intelligence, or potential.

At CBTeam, we embrace a neurodiversity-affirming approach, grounded in the belief that:

✔️ Every brain has strengths worth celebrating
✔️ Support should amplify autonomy—not reshape identity
✔️ People deserve spaces where they don’t have to mask to belong
✔️ Lived experience matters as much as clinical expertise
✔️ Accessibility is not optional—it’s a human right

We also recognize that for many, identifying as disabled is empowering. It can validate real barriers, foster connection, and open doors to support. Both truths can coexist.

This month, we honor everyone in the developmental disability and neurodivergent communities—and the wide range of stories, abilities, and strengths they bring to the world.

02/26/2026

Join Jason Elias, PhD (CBTeam) for
The P**p Group: Intermediate Lifespan OCD
📅 Fridays | 3:00–4:30 PM ET
(March 6, April 10, May 8)

This 3-session IOCDF Training Institute consultation group focuses on assessment and treatment of bathroom-related OCD rituals—including compulsive wiping, excessive straining, and other complex bowel-related behaviors.

Learn:
✔️ Why waste elimination often becomes a focus of OCD
✔️ Screening & treatment strategies for bowel-related rituals
✔️ How to approach this sensitive topic with confidence and compassion

Includes live Q&A and case consultation.

Registration is almost full—just 2 spots remain!
🔗 https://iocdf.org/consultations

02/19/2026

Courageous Kids Summer Program 2026
Support for Anxiety & OCD for kids ages 7–15

Our Courageous Kids Summer Program is an engaging, skills-based experience blending CBT tools, guided bravery challenges, and meaningful peer connection

📅 Week 1: June 22–26, 2026
📅 Week 2: August 17–21, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
📍 81 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA

Program Highlights:
✔️ Connect with peers who understand anxiety & OCD
✔️ Practice bravery through supported group ERP challenges
✔️ Daily CBT tools for managing worries & uncertainty
✔️ Interactive games, crafts, and team activities
✔️ Exciting guest experiences—including reptile shows!

This summer, we’re helping kids build confidence, connection, and courage.

To register: email info@cbteam.org
💻 https://cbteam.org/summer-program/

02/16/2026

This Presidents’ Day, we’re celebrating the power of community and collective care.

No one succeeds alone.
No one grows alone.
No one heals alone.

Today is a reminder that progress — personal or national — is built one supportive action at a time.

We’re grateful to be part of your community.
From all of us at CBTeam

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, choose yourself.

At CBTeam, we believe self-love isn’t just a feeling — it’s a brave practice.
✨ It’s choosing honesty over harshness.
✨ Rest over burnout.
✨ Boundaries over self-sacrifice.
✨ And offering yourself the same compassion you’d give anyone you care about.

Today, try:
💛 Noticing one thing you genuinely appreciate about yourself
💛 Speaking to yourself with warmth instead of criticism
💛 Taking one tiny action that supports your well-being

You don’t need a partner to feel valued.
You already matter.
You already belong.
And you deserve the same care you so often give to everyone else.

Happy Valentine’s Day from CBTeam.

02/04/2026

Black History Month Spotlight: Honoring the Legacy of Pioneering African American Psychologists

At CBTeam, we believe compassionate care is rooted not only in evidence-based treatment—but in history, representation, and equity.

This February, we honor two groundbreaking African American psychologists whose work helped shape the field and expand access for future generations:

📕 Francis Sumner, PhD
Often called the “Father of African American Psychology,” Dr. Sumner was the first African American to earn a PhD in psychology. He focused on racial bias and educational justice, and later co-founded and chaired the psychology department at Howard University, mentoring countless future scholars.

📕 Inez Beverly Prosser, PhD
The first African American woman to earn a PhD in psychology, Dr. Prosser’s research on the development of African American children in segregated vs. integrated schools influenced the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Her legacy lives on in ongoing conversations about mental health, identity, and educational equity.

Their lives remind us that healing and justice are deeply connected—and we’re proud to continue their legacy through compassionate, inclusive care.

01/21/2026

Nathan and Kelly had a great time leading a SPACE session at a local elementary school in Lexington on Monday! 🏫🧠

Mental health clinicians learned more about SPACE therapy in school settings to support children and families experiencing anxiety.

If your school is looking for help with parent support and childhood anxiety, reach out to Kelly at kellybirmingham-watts@cbteam.org

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a leader whose courage in the face of adversity continues to inspire us.

We’re reminded that healing, growth, and progress often happen not in comfort, but in challenge. Whether it's confronting anxiety, working through OCD, or navigating life's most difficult moments, we stand with our clients as they do the brave work of change.

01/15/2026

🧠✨ Club Courage Winter/Spring 2026!

CBTeam’s Club Courage is a supportive, skills-based group for kids and teens to:
✔️ Learn CBT tools
✔️ Practice facing fears with guidance
✔️ Share with peers
✔️ Build emotional regulation and confidence

Designed for ages 7–17, this drop-in style group allows flexibility—come to every session or just the ones you need.

📅 Group Dates:
Jan: 7 & 21
Feb: 4 & 18
Mar: 4 & 18
Apr: 1, 15 & 29

🕔 Time: 5:00–6:15 PM
💲 $75 per group
📍 Held every other Wednesday

📩 Sign up today: Paul.Sullivan@cbteam.org
🔗 More info: https://cbteam.org/club-courage/

01/14/2026

CBTeam is Hiring!

We’re seeking two child & adolescent clinicians to join our Lexington, MA team:
🔹 1 Postdoctoral Fellow
🔹 1 Independently Licensed Therapist (PhD, PsyD, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC)

Specialize in evidence-based care for OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. We offer a supportive, team-based environment with weekly supervision, admin support, and real growth opportunities.

💡 Salary: $75K–$110K + bonus + full benefits
📍 Location: Lexington, MA | 🗓️ Flexible start

📩 To apply, send cover letter, CV & 3 references to kimsmith@cbteam.org

CBTeam is looking for two compassionate, motivated therapists to join our Lexington, MA-based practice!

01/05/2026

January is Mental Wellness Month—a time to slow down, check in, and prioritize the practices that support your mind and body.

We believe mental wellness isn’t just the absence of symptoms—it’s building a life aligned with your values, supported by tools that help you move through difficulty with clarity and strength.

✅ What supports your mental wellness?
• Daily movement or mindfulness
• Setting boundaries
• Exposure work or therapy
• Community and connection
• Doing one thing just for you

Whether you’re deep in the work or just starting out, mental wellness is not a destination—it’s a daily practice. You deserve support on the journey.

https://cbteam.org/