Brave Minds Teen Summer Program 2026
OCD & Anxiety Group Treatment Therapy
We are excited to launch our very first Teen OCD Summer Program! This specialized 4 week program is designed to support teens navigating OCD and anxiety related disorders through structured Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy in a supportive, engaging, and growth oriented environment.Through a structured, evidence based approach grounded in ERP, teens will learn how to respond differently to anxious thoughts, reduce avoidance and compulsive behaviors, and tolerate uncertainty more effectively. In a supportive small group environment, participants will practice real life skills that promote independence, emotional resilience, and lasting change.
Teens will participate in both in-office and community-based exposure practices designed to strengthen real-world application of skills and increase independence. Community-based ERP exercises may take place throughout The Woodlands Town Center area, including Market Street and The Woodlands Mall.
Important Dates & Deadlines
May 18, 2026 – Registration is now open! Families interested in the Brave Minds: Teen OCD & Anxiety Summer Program are encouraged to complete the Interest Form to learn more and begin the screening process. Space is limited to maintain a supportive small group environment.
June 8, 2026 – Clinicians will begin scheduling brief consultation calls and completing intake assessments with participating families.
July 6, 2026 – Deadline for registration, intake paperwork completion, and full payment.
July 7, 2026 – Last day to cancel for a full refund.
July 14, 2026 – Brave Minds begins! We look forward to welcoming teens for four weeks of growth, support, and ERP skill building.
Registering for the Brave Minds Teen Summer Program
If you would like to explore whether Brave Minds Summer Program is a good fit for your teen, we invite you to complete the Interest Form below
Program Schedule
Week 1: Build
July 14–17
Developing a foundation of understanding, confidence, and ERP skills
Week 2: Grow
July 21–24
Strengthening flexibility, resilience, and willingness to face fears
Week 3: Adapt
July 28–31
Practicing new responses to anxiety, uncertainty, and discomfort
Week 4: Master
August 4–6
Building independence and creating sustainable tools for long term growth
Program Director
Yara Alkhush, M.A., LPC-Associate, supervised by Saharah Shrout, M.A., LPC-S License #65411
Yara is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who values creating a safe and trusting environment that allows clients to regain control of their lives. Yara received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston before earning her master’s degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from Pacific University. She completed her graduate internship under the supervision of Kevin Ashworth, LPC, at NW Anxiety Institute. She has training in evidence-based practices and experience providing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to clients with OCD and anxiety-related disorders. She supports clients in implementing change in their lives with a compassionate and supportive approach. Yara is supervised by Saharah Shrout, LPC-S.
Yara also has experience working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), implementing behavioral interventions with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her experience in the field has fueled her drive to support clients with ASD and co-existing disorders, including OCD and anxiety
