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Online Anxiety Therapy in California | CBT for Anxiety

Feeling stuck in constant worry, stress, or panic?

 

Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. With online CBT therapy, you can learn tools to calm your mind and regain balance, no matter where you are in California.

Understanding Anxiety &
Why Online Therapy Works

The Truth About Anxiety 
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Everyone feels anxious at times but anxiety disorders go beyond everyday stress. Anxiety shows up as:

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  • Racing thoughts you can’t turn off

  • Constant “what if” worries about the future

  • Physical symptoms like a pounding heart, nausea, or trouble sleeping

  • Avoidance of situations that might trigger fear

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Anxiety isn’t just in your head. It’s a real cycle where thoughts, emotions, and physical symptoms feed off each other until daily life feels overwhelming.

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Online Anxiety Therapy Can Be Just as Effective as In-Person
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Research shows that CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) is just as effective online as face-to-face sessions. Clients often prefer it because:

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  • You can practice coping skills in your real environment (home, campus, office).

  • Scheduling is easier and there is no commute or parking stress.

  • It can feel more comfortable opening up from your own space.

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My Specialized Approach to Online Anxiety Treatment

I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), the gold standard for treating anxiety. CBT helps you:

  • Recognize unhelpful thought patterns that fuel worry

  • Learn practical tools to calm your body and mind

  • Practice facing fears instead of avoiding them

 

For some clients, I also integrate

  • Exposure Therapy gradual, supportive steps to face the situations anxiety tells you to avoid. .

  • Inference-Based CBT a newer, highly specialized approach that focuses on identifying and reversing the reasoning process behind intrusive doubts.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - a strategy to help you relate differently to anxious thoughts and feelings, so you can live a life guided by your values.

  • Metacognitive Therapy  - a framework to reduce worry and rumination by targeting the mental habits that keep anxiety going, like over-monitoring thoughts or trying to control them.​​​

Who Is Online Therapy For?

Virtual therapy is a flexible, effective option for many people, especially those navigating anxiety or OCD. If any of the following apply to you, online therapy may be a great fit:

You live in California and want to work with a therapist who specializes in CBT and OCD treatment but there are no options near you

You have a busy schedule and need therapy that fits into your life without commuting

You feel more comfortable opening up from your own familiar space

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You’re a parent, student, professional, or caregiver balancing multiple responsibilities

You want to stay consistent with treatment while traveling within California or managing health concerns

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What You Can Expect from Virtual CBT Therapy

Starting therapy for anxiety can feel intimidating. Here’s what the process looks like:

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  • Initial Consultation – We’ll explore how anxiety shows up in your life and what you’d like to change.

  • Personalized Treatment Plan – A clear roadmap with specific strategies tailored to your goals.

  • Skill Building – Practical CBT tools to manage worries, panic, and physical symptoms of anxiety.

  • Exposure Practice (when helpful) – Step-by-step support to face avoided situations, from public speaking to driving.

  • Lasting Progress – Ongoing check-ins to reinforce skills and prevent anxiety from taking over again.

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Over time, clients often notice that worries feel less consuming, overall anxiety decrease, and more ease in daily life.

Ready to get started or have more QUESTIONS? 

Working with Caitlyn 

  • I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years specializing in anxiety and OCD treatment. I work with students, parents and professionals struggling with overwhelming anxiety and intrusive thoughts. 

  • My work is rooted in evidence-based care. We won't just talking about problems, we will practicing skills that create lifelong change.

  • I offer private-pay therapy so sessions remain focused on your needs, not insurance limitations. I can submit statements to your insurance company for seamless out-of-network reimbursement. 

  • I’ve helped many students, new parents, and professionals move from constant worry to feeling more calm and confident.

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If you’ve tried therapy before and felt it didn’t help, CBT is different. It’s structured, practical, and proven to work.

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My approach 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. 

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Ready to get started or have more questions? 

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What can CBT help me with? 

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Getting Started Is SIMPLE

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Contact Me

Use my client information form to tell me about yourself and how you are hoping I can help you. 

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Schedule a Consultation

Get a feel for my style and get your questions answered during our no-obligation phone screen.

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Caitlyn OSCARSON, LMFT

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San Jose Area psychotherapy practice focused on cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety and OCD.

In person in Campbell, CA and online throughout California.

© 2025 by Caitlyn Oscarson, LMFT

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Caitlyn Oscarson, MS, LMFT

#MFC 51585

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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​​​51 E Campbell Ave Suite 101-H

Campbell, CA 95008

 

Caitlyn@CaitlynOscarsonCBT.com

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