OCD & Anxiety Clinicians in The Woodlands, Tx
Untangle Your Thoughts
Gabriela Westbrook LCSW
We specialize in Treating OCD, Anxiety Related disorders, Tic Disorders, BFRBs, and School Refusal and Avoidance in The Woodlands, TX
If you think you may be suffering from OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, or related conditions such as skin picking (Excoriation Disorder) or hair pulling (Trichotillomania), OCD & Anxiety of The Woodlands can help. Our private practice, located in The Woodlands, offers specialized treatment for these challenging conditions. Read on to learn more about the symptoms, assessment process, and effective treatments available. Don’t let anxiety or related disorders control your life—discover how we can guide you toward better mental health and well-being.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
features a pattern of unwanted thoughts, fears, and impulses known as obsessions. These thoughts are intrusive, concerning, and can occupy your mental energy day to day. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions. Compulsions help neutralize the fear and lessen the anxiety temporarily. These obsessions and compulsions get in the way of daily activities and cause a lot of distress.
OCD Treatment
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Anxiety Disorders
Approximately 40 million adults worldwide suffer from anxiety disorders, making them the most common psychiatric illnesses. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities
Anxiety Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure therapy for specific phobias
Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Stress management and coping skills
Body Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRBs)
are a group of behaviors where a person repeatedly damages their own body—most commonly through hair pulling (Trichotillomania) or skin picking (Excoriation Disorder). These behaviors are often done in response to tension, boredom, or stress, and can bring a sense of relief or satisfaction. However, they often lead to noticeable physical damage, shame, and interference with daily life. Individuals may struggle to stop despite repeated attempts and experience significant distress about the behavior.
BFRBs Treatment
Habit Reversal Training
Comprehensive Behavioral Model (ComB)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
School Refusal and School Avoidance
refers to difficulty attending or staying at school due to emotional distress, often linked to anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Children and adolescents may experience intense fear, somatic complaints (like headaches or stomachaches), or panic symptoms at the thought of going to school. This is not simply truancy—it’s driven by underlying emotional struggles and can significantly disrupt academic progress, peer relationships, and family functioning. Effective treatment focuses on identifying the root causes and gradually helping the student return to regular attendance through structured support and collaboration with families and schools.
Who We Treat
Adults & Adolescents With OCD & Anxiety in The Woodlands, TX
We specialize in providing care for adults and adolescents (15+) dealing with OCD, anxiety disorders, and related issues. Our services include individualized support and collaborative family sessions to ensure comprehensive treatment and support for our clients.
Visit Our practice
10210 Grogans Mill Rd Ste 340
The Woodlands, TX 77380
OCD and Anxiety of The Woodlands was established in 2024 by Gabriela Westbrook, with a mission to provide specialized support for individuals struggling with OCD and to raise awareness within the local community. Conveniently located off Grogans Mills Rd and Woodlands Parkway in The Woodlands, Texas, our office is within walking distance of Market Street, The Woodlands Mall, and the Waterway. You can learn more about us here
We offer a FREE 20-minute consultation to explore how we can work together!
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