Evidence-Based CBT for Anxiety in Los Gatos, California
Many of my clients experience 'high-functioning anxiety', or looking successful on the outside while battling overthinking, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism internally.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help professionals break the cycle of chronic work stress, set healthy boundaries, and regain control over their mental well-being. CBT is the gold standard of anxiety interventions, with many decades of evidence-based success rates in treating both anxiety and depression.
What to Expect: How We Use CBT to Tackle Anxiety
The first step to overcoming this is to confront it head on. CBT targets your thoughts and behaviors, helping you realize and break patterns that are harming you. While talking about what you’re going through can feel daunting, anxiety counseling provides you with the safe space to explore your experience without fear of judgment. There are no social niceties to follow in the compassionate, open space of your sessions. Rather, therapy sessions can help you get to the root of your worries and learn effective tools and skills that can help you live a life that feels more in your control.
Throughout the therapy process, I will offer ongoing support and guidance as we identify, explore and address your unique experience of suffering, as well as offer a professional perspective and insight into where things may be going wrong for you. Once we understand the causes and triggers of your stress, we can develop effective strategies to break through blocks and help you meet your specific goals. Often, people who begin this kind of therapy are surprised by how quickly they start to feel better. With help and a willingness to self-explore, you can feel clearer, less apprehensive, and finally able to take control of your life.
Ready to Break the Cycle of Anxiety?
The most important part of this process comes right now, in taking the first step toward your health. You don’t have to navigate fear, anxiety, overthinking, and perfectionism on your own. By taking the first step and booking an initial appointment, you’re making the best decision for yourself, right now.
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I provide therapy virtually across the state of California. At this time, I do not offer in-person anxiety therapy in my Los Gatos office. Virtual sessions are secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments.
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Because CBT is goal-oriented and structured, many clients begin noticing practical changes in their symptom management within 8 to 12 weekly sessions. However, the exact timeline depends entirely on your unique goals and history. It’s good to look at the therapy relationship as an on-going process of checking in around your goals and progress.
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Most clients experience a reduction in their anxiety to normal levels, and also learn skills that help them when they encounter new stress in their lives. These skills are useful over the course of their lives, whether they continue therapy or not.
You still may have questions or concerns about anxiety counseling…
I’m worried that therapy will increase my stress or cause me to have a panic attack.
The only way to overcome worry is to go through it and, from a therapy standpoint, facing your fears is the only way to overcome them. If you feel unable to confront your anxiety head on, doctor-prescribed medication can be a useful, temporary measure to take the edge off these symptoms as you work through cognitive behavioral strategies in therapy sessions. While I do not prescribe medication, I am happy to refer you to a doctor with whom we can work collaboratively on your anxiety treatment.
