cognitive behavior therapy
Evidence-Based
THERAPY
near San Jose, California
Working with an Evidence-based therapist means that you are getting treatment that is backed by scientific research and has been shown to be effective through clinical studies.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-established, evidence-based framework, and many specialized therapies—like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—fall under the CBT umbrella. These approaches are structured, goal-oriented, and tailored to help you build practical skills for managing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and other challenges.
If you’re looking for a compassionate and experienced CBT therapist in the San Jose area, I invite you to learn more about the type of therapy options I offer:
Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach focused on the interactions between your thoughts, emotions and responses. The goal of CBT is to challenge unhelpful thinking to build a more healthy, flexible and adaptable way of coping with life.
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Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) is a cognitive approach to treating OCD. Instead of focusing on reducing compulsive behaviors, we will work to resolve the thinking process that causes OCD in the first place.
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Metacognitive Therapy
Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on the beliefs you hold about your thoughts. MCT teaches you to develop a new relationship with your thinking—reducing worry, rumination, and anxiety.
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It involves exposing yourself to the situations, thoughts and activities that you have been avoiding, building your tolerance for uncertainty and learning not to buy into intrusive thougths and fears.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control your behavior. Instead of trying to get rid of anxiety, ACT teaches you to take meaningful steps toward the life you want.
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SPACE Parent Focused Treatment
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety and OCD. With SPACE, only parents attend therapy and the treatment is focused on the ways parents and increase support and reduce accommodation of their child's anxiety.
Benefits of an Evidence-Based Therapist
Proven Effectiveness – You’re using therapies that have been scientifically tested and shown to work for issues like anxiety, OCD, and intrusive thoughts
Structured and Goal-Oriented – Sessions follow a clear plan designed to help you make steady progress, not just talk about problems.
Tailored to Your Needs – Evidence-based therapy adapts research-backed tools to your unique situation, helping you build real-life coping skills.
Focus on Long-Term Change – The goal isn’t just short-term relief—it’s to help you understand and change patterns that keep you stuck.
About CAITLYN
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. I have been working as a therapist since 2009, specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorders. Before starting my own practice in 2021 I worked at a specialty anxiety/OCD group practice for many years, as well as community mental health, and school settings.
My practice is located in Campbell, CA in the South SF Bay Area, near San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino.
I have been working primarily with clients struggling with anxiety since 2012. Read more about my speciality training here.
My approach to anxiety and OCD treatment is compassionate and personalized. This work is challenging but we will go at your pace and focus on the symptoms that are getting in the way of your life.
Ready to get started or have more questions?
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How do I make an appointment?Complete the Potential Client Form and I will be in touch with you within 24 hours to set up a consultation call. If we are a fit, we will will book an intake session from there. After our initial meeting, most clients meet with me weekly for 45-minute sessions, ideally at the same day and a time each week. We will meet more or less depending on your needs. If you need to change your appointment time or cancel, I require 48 hours notice to avoid a full session charge.
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How much does therapy cost and do you take insurance?My fees are $340 per 60 minute initial assessment session and $255 per 45-minute therapy session. I am an out-of-network provider for all insurance panels. If you have a PPO you may be eligible for out of network benefits and I will submit electronic claims on your behalf so that you may be partially reimbursed for your CBT sessions. You can contact your insurance company directly to find out more information about your out of network coverage.
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Do you offer in-person/face -to-face sessions?YES! It has been so good to be back in the office! I offer both in person and online therapy. My in person office is in Campbell, CA, serving the Silicon Valley region. I can provide online therapy to residents throughout California.
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Do you work with children and teens?Most of my therapy clients are adults, young adults and older teenagers. I don’t often work with children under age 11 but if you feel your child could be a good fit for me I am happy to speak with you. I also offer Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) treatment for parents seeking to help their children with anxiety disorders and OCD.
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What will our sessions be like?CBT is more structured than other types of therapy. We will start by setting an agenda and intention for the session. Then the majority of our session time will be spent on discussing your problems and applying CBT interventions. We will end with an action plan for you to take into your week. CBT, is at its core, flexible and collaborative so we will tailor our sessions to your needs.
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How long does therapy take?It truth is that treatment length varies a lot! The severity of your symptoms and how long you've had them , your motivation to work outside of session, and your life circumstances will all factor in to treatment length. Most clients start to feel some noticeable relief within three months and may achieve their goals by six months. For others it can take a year or more.
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What is a Good Faith Estimate?You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Located in CAMPBELL near SAN JOSE
Address
51 E Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 98005
What to EXPECT
My office is located near San Jose in Campbell in the historic Heritage Village Offices. Conveniently located near restaurants and shops, my office is quiet with a peaceful courtyard view. There is plenty of parking. When you arrive at the Campbell Ave entrance, you will be greeted by our front desk staff and I show to to my private office.