Changing Lives With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety in Arlington, VA

Anxiety takes many forms—constant worry, racing thoughts, panic symptoms, or a feeling of being perpetually on edge. If you could stop those thoughts, things would be so much better, but that’s easier said than done… Or is it? Virginia Lindahl, Ph.D. Therapy and Psych Testing offers CBT for anxiety, helping teens and adults in the Arlington, Virginia, area understand what’s fueling their anxiety and learn skills to respond. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most effective, research-supported approaches for anxiety, focusing on practical changes you can feel in your daily life.

What Is CBT for Anxiety?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of talk therapy that looks at how thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviors interact. Anxiety often grows when fearful thoughts trigger physical symptoms, which then lead to avoidance or reassurance-seeking. CBT interrupts this cycle. Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety, CBT helps you relate to anxious thoughts and sensations in a way that gives you more control.

How CBT Works to Reduce Anxiety

CBT for anxiety is an active, collaborative process, with sessions adapted to each client. Depending on your needs, our work may include:

• Identifying and reframing anxious thought patterns
• Gradual exposure to feared situations or sensations
• Reducing safety behaviors that keep anxiety going
• Learning skills to calm the nervous system
• Building confidence

CBT is effective for many forms of anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, and anxiety related to OCD or perfectionism.

Getting Started

You don’t have to organize your thoughts perfectly before starting therapy. If anxiety is interfering with your sleep, relationships, work, or sense of peace, CBT for anxiety can help. Reach out to Virginia Lindahl, Ph.D. Therapy and Psych Testing today to schedule a consultation! I offer in-person sessions in Arlington as well as telehealth across Virginia.