Welcome to OCD and Anxiety of The Woodlands! We are a dedicated mental health practice serving clients in The Woodlands and Houston area. Our mission is to help provide compassionate treatment, healing and hope to many who are impacted by OCD and bring awareness to the community.
Gabriela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the owner of OCD and Anxiety of The Woodlands, PLLC. Her goal is to offer accessible and evidence-based treatment options, empowering her clients to break free from the cycles of intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and avoidance behaviors that often worsen their distress.
Our services go beyond individual therapy sessions. Gabriela is committed to raising awareness about OCD and anxiety disorders within the community. Through educational workshops, support groups, and collaborations with local organizations, she works to destigmatize these conditions and provide resources for those seeking help.
Gabriela earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Houston, where she completed the clinical track. Prior to becoming a clinician, she spent 10 years working for the Department of Defense as a program manager in the Chemical Biological Defense Program, and she also holds a Master’s degree in International Studies. She has received extensive training in OCD through various expert-led programs, including the OCD Training School and the Anxiety and Training Center. She continues to receive regular OCD-specific consultations to maintain her expertise and expand her knowledge and skill set as a clinician. Additionally, Gabriela is a member of the International OCD Foundation.
About Our Therapy Approach
We believe in having multiple therapeutic tools to give the best care to clients. We use Inference-based Cognitive Behavior Treatment (I-CBT) and Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP), as our primary treatment modalities, but also incorporate aspects of ACT and others when it will benefit the client. We work with adults and adolescents 15+ and up.
We consider ourselves a coach as much as a therapist. Our goal is to teach you the skills you need to be your own therapist!