Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety Near You | In-Person and Online Therapy for Phobias
Decrease your anxiety with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) near you. Learn skills to manage anxiety and live a meaningful life today.
What is anxiety? What are the Symptoms?
According to the American Psychological Association “anxiety is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes.” Anxiety is a normal part of life and a natural reaction to stressful situations. Everyone has feels nervous, gets anxious, or has worries sometimes.
Some symptoms of anxiety include:
Frequent and multiple worries
Difficulty concentrating
Muscle tension & headaches
Feelings of impending doom
Difficulty sleeping
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
But anxiety can be persistent, meaning those fears and worries aren’t temporary. For some people anxiety can impact your ability to function at work or school, or in relationships and social situations. If you have anxiety that sounds like this, you may be experiencing an anxiety disorder.
If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern, affecting over 300 million people worldwide each year.
What types of Anxiety is CBT good for?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for most types of anxiety disorders including:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by excessive, frequent, and multiple worries that are often difficult to control.
Social Anxiety Disorder usually includes intense fear and anxiety in social situations like crowds, parties, or giving a presentation.
Specific Phobias are an intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger, like a fear of height, spiders, or small spaces.
Agoraphobia includes fear, panic, and avoidance of situations that are hard to escape and can even mean not leaving your house at all.
Panic Attacks happen out of the blue and include intense physical sensations like shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, sweating, and shakiness. If you’re also afraid of the panic attacks, that could mean you have Panic Disorder.
In therapy with me, you’ll learn what type of anxiety disorder you’re experiencing and how to use CBT to treat Anxiety.
Benefits of CBT for Anxiety
Using proven cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, you can decrease your anxiety symptoms. Start CBT for Anxiety to experience:
Knowing your anxiety triggers
No longer living in fear of anxiety
Understanding anxiety on a deep level
Relief from anxiety symptoms
Confidence in managing your anxiety
In therapy with me, you’ll learn what anxiety is, why you’re anxious and how to cope with anxiety.
CBT for Anxiety
CBT for Anxiety usually includes learning about what anxiety is and why it’s happening. We’ll work together to identify your anxiety triggers and learn skills to cope with anxiety. By the end of therapy you’ll have a set of tools to manage anxiety effectively on your own.
Schedule a consultation with me today to learn more CBT for Anxiety.
CBT for Anxiety Online
You can join me for CBT for Anxiety Online in 40 states, as pictured below.
My service areas include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,
Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Lastly, I offer in-person therapy for anxiety in Boulder, CO.
Online therapy for anxiety is convenient. You’ll meet with me once per week via a secure telehealth platform. As therapy progresses, you can join therapy every other week, then only when you need a boost.
The initial session with me is 60 minutes and costs $300. Continuing regular sessions are 45 minutes and cost $250.
A note about insurance: I do not currently work with any insurance companies. If you want to use your insurance to pay for therapy, I can give you a “superbill,” which is the paper you send to your insurer to get reimbursed.
CBT for Anxiety in 40 states
How to Start CBT for Anxiety
1 - Fill out the contact form to request a free consultation now.
2 - We’ll meet for a free 10-15 minute phone consultation to discuss your goals.
3 - We will meet for therapy weekly until you’re ready to try your anxiety coping skills on your own.
About Me: Your CBTAnxiety Therapist
Hi, I’m Whitley Lassen, a psychologist in Colorado. I believe that you can learn to manage your symptoms and live a life of purpose and meaning. At the end of our work together, you’ll be like your own therapist - able to identify your anxiety symptoms ahead of time and use coping skills to manage your anxiety.
I have over 15 years of experience treating Anxiety and have helped thousands of clients. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorders, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Worry, Fears, and Phobias. So please know that you have an expert supporting you when you come for CBT for Anxiety.
Are you ready to join others just like you who’ve taken control of their anxiety? Who aren’t ruled by their anxiety any longer? Who have relief from the daily burden of living with anxiety? Schedule a consultation or call me today.
FAQ for CBT for Anxiety Near You
What are 5 signs of anxiety?
Five symptoms you may experience if you have anxiety are:
frequent and intense worry
muscle tension and headaches
a sense of impending doom, fear, or panic
difficulty sleeping
feeling out of control
You can also experience shortness of breath, heart palpitations, crying, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, insomnia, tingling in hands or feet, or chest pain. If you’re experiencing any of the above, contact me for a free phone consultation.
Does anxiety ever go away?
Anxiety is a normal human reaction. But anxiety is also highly treatable with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Working on anxiety alone is not recommended. Working with a competent therapist with whom you have a good relationship is key. If you are experiencing an anxiety disorder, it is unlikely to go away on its own. Schedule a free consultation with me today to get started on managing your anxiety.
How is an anxiety disorder diagnosed?
I can help you determine whether or not you have an anxiety disorder. In general, an anxiety disorder is characterized by experiencing symptoms of anxiety for a specific length of time (usually 6 months or more) and the anxiety having an impact on your ability to function (go to work or school, maintain your relationships, be in social situations, or leave your house). If what you’re experiencing doesn’t meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder, I can help determine what’s going on and how to address it. I specialize in Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Agoraphobia, and Panic Attacks. With me, you have a highly trained and experienced therapist working alongside you to achieve calm and control.
Where does anxiety come from?
Anxiety is a normal part of life and a common reaction to stressful situations. Some common triggers for anxiety include substances and chemicals, stressors, and past events. Genetics can also play a role. To help clients understand their anxiety, we’ll explore what anxiety looks and feels like for you. We’ll also develop a personalized plan so that we can tackle your anxiety together. Schedule a consultation today and let’s take control of your anxiety, together.
Who usually gets anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern, affecting over 300 million people worldwide each year. Symptoms of anxiety can start in childhood, during the teen years, or in adulthood. If you’re worried you may have an anxiety disorder, contact me for a free consultation, where we can discuss your experience and explore what a treatment plan might look like for you.
What happens if an anxiety disorder goes untreated?
The sooner you get CBT for Anxiety, the better. Without treatment, many people tend to feel anxiety getting worse and worse. Anxiety can impact how you feel physically, your sleep, your concentration, and your functioning. Please seek help before anxiety gets to this point.
What is the best treatment for phobias?
After 15 years of offering CBT in a variety of settings, I confidently say cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus Exposure Therapy is the best treatment for anxiety. I’ve worked with over a thousand clients to date, and CBT has been most helpful for anxiety. If you’re ready to beat anxiety, schedule a consultation or call me today.
