Kelly Colby PsyD

My practice specializes in evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety disorders, OCD, panic attacks, and phobias. Approximately 70% of my caseload is dedicated to OCD and related disorders. I have focused on treating individuals with OCD and anxiety-related conditions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills over the past 3 years, however I have worked with children and adolescents for 7 years . My approach emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and structured treatment plans tailored to developmental needs, with a strong focus on building skills that actually work.

I completed my post-doctoral fellowship at CBTeam, an intensive outpatient clinic specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders, where I received advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and CBT. My supervisors were trained at McLean Hospital’s OCD Institute and Boston Children’s Hospital. I have treated OCD across community mental health, private practice, and academic settings, including Groton School, collaborating closely with families, schools, and courts. Over the past several years, I have provided evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and adults with OCD and related disorders in both outpatient and intensive treatment contexts.

Throughout my training and practice, I have provided care to children, adolescents, and young adults from underserved communities, often funded through state programs or scholarships (e.g. Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission). I have particular experience supporting international students navigating cultural transitions and adjustment challenges. Across all settings, I prioritize culturally responsive care, tailoring evidence-based interventions to clients’ unique backgrounds, values, and needs. I strive to create an inclusive, respectful environment where families and individuals feel supported while addressing anxiety, OCD, phobias, and related disorders.

I received my doctoral training at William James College, followed by an APA-accredited internship in Leavenworth, Kansas, where I worked closely with children, adolescents, and young adults from diverse religious, spiritual, family, and educational backgrounds. My training emphasized culturally responsive care, tailoring evidence-based interventions for anxiety, OCD, phobias, and related disorders to each client’s unique context. I collaborated with families, schools, and community systems to ensure accessible and relevant treatment, fostering an inclusive, respectful environment that supports clients’ cultural values, developmental needs, and individual strengths.