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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Fairfax, VA

Sometimes the hardest part is not just what is happening around you, but the patterns happening inside.

Call (571) 264-8192

When the Hardest Part Is the Pattern

Sometimes the hardest part is not what is happening around you but the patterns happening inside: constant worry, overthinking, self-criticism, stress that feels hard to manage, emotions that pull you into the same cycle.

CBT helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors so you can respond in healthier ways. It is not forced positivity.

Concerns CBT Addresses

  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Stress and overwhelm
  • Depression or low mood
  • Negative self-talk
  • Difficulty coping with life changes
  • Grief and loss
  • Unhelpful habits
  • Feeling stuck in the same emotional cycle

CBT May Suit You If You

  • Get caught in worst-case thinking
  • Feel hard on yourself
  • Want practical tools
  • Are experiencing anxiety or overwhelm
  • Want to change patterns affecting daily life

Structured, Collaborative and Practical

  1. 1

    Identify

    Notice unhelpful thoughts, triggers and behaviors.

  2. 2

    Set Goals

    Agree on practical goals with your therapist.

  3. 3

    Learn

    Practice more balanced ways of thinking and responding.

  4. 4

    Practice

    Use skills between sessions and review what worked.

Trauma-Focused CBT

Trauma-Focused CBT helps children, teens and families recognize and shift patterns connected to trauma. Your therapist may also discuss EMDR or IFS-informed work if another approach fits better.

Clinicians Who Offer This

Clinicians whose own bios list this work. Ask the intake team who has openings that fit your schedule and insurance.

Fees for CBT and TF-CBT

Intake session $200. Therapy sessions $175 per session. We accept many insurance plans. Call (571) 264-8192 to verify your benefits.

Offered in person at our Fairfax office and by secure video for clients located in Virginia.

Questions About CBT and TF-CBT

Is CBT just positive thinking?
No. It is about more balanced, accurate thinking, not forced positivity.
Will I have homework?
Often you will practice skills between sessions, agreed with your therapist.
Can I do CBT online?
Yes. CBT works well by secure video for clients located in Virginia, and you can switch between video and the Fairfax office.
How do I get started?
Call (571) 264-8192 and ask to be matched with a therapist who uses CBT.
Who is TF-CBT for?
Children, teens and families working through patterns connected to trauma.

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Bring the Thought You Keep Having

Call or email to be matched with a therapist who uses CBT. You can start with the pattern that bothers you most.

Call (571) 264-8192Email info@vapsychotherapy.com