Licensed clinical social worker, Gilynett Montanez, practicing online therapy for obsessive compulsive disorders and anxiety in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

MEET GILYNETT, LCSW

When anxiety and OCD take up too much space.

Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.

I know how exhausting it can be to live with anxiety and OCD—constantly second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck in fight-or-flight, or dealing with intrusive thoughts that seem impossible to turn off. You may find yourself overthinking decisions, seeking reassurance, avoiding things that make you uncomfortable, or trying to find the “right” answer just so you can finally feel at ease. Over time, it can feel like anxiety is calling the shots.

If you’re tired of anxiety or OCD taking up so much space in your life, you’ve come to the right place. I want you to know that you can learn to respond differently to anxious and intrusive thoughts—and you don’t have to wait until you feel completely confident or certain to start living the life you want.

You may be experiencing:

  • Constant overthinking or decision fatigue

  • A sense of panic or feeling perpetually “on edge”

  • Intrusive, unwanted thoughts

  • Reassurance seeking, checking, or mental reviewing

  • Avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety

  • Irritability or difficulty feeling present

  • Physical symptoms such as stomachaches, headaches, or nausea

  • Procrastination or difficulty moving forward because of fear or uncertainty

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Licensed clinical social worker, Gilynett Montanez, practicing online therapy for obsessive compulsive disorders and anxiety in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

I want you to truly hear this:

It’s Time to Do Anxiety Differently.

In therapy, we’ll work together to understand the patterns that keep anxiety and OCD going and develop practical skills for responding to them differently. Using evidence-based approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), we’ll gradually build your ability to tolerate uncertainty and discomfort without letting anxiety dictate your choices.

I do my best work with women navigating difficult life transitions, breaking generational patterns, and working through perfectionism, anxiety, and OCD. My approach is warm, collaborative, and honest. I’ll meet you where you are while also gently challenging you to step outside of the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

I know how badly you want to feel confident, present, and more at ease in your own life. You deserve the opportunity to experience more freedom, connection, and joy—and therapy can help you get there.

If you’re wondering whether we might be a good fit, I’d love to connect. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation.

My background

  • Trained in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy

    Trauma Focused Trained

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    St. Lawrence University; Bachelor of Psychology & Sociology

    Fairfield University; Masters Degree in Social Work