Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Springfield, VA

Do you find yourself criticizing everything you do, never feeling good enough, or blaming yourself for things outside your control while also dismissing your accomplishments as luck rather than skill? These patterns can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or exhausted, even when others see you as capable and successful.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help. It identifies unhelpful thought patterns, challenges distorted beliefs, and teaches practical strategies to respond to life in healthier ways. CBT is structured, results-focused, and designed to give you tools you can use outside of therapy.

How CBT Can Help

CBT works on the principle that how we think about events shapes how we feel and act. Two people may experience the same situation but respond very differently depending on their thoughts.

Through CBT, you will:

• Recognize negative or self-critical thinking

• Learn strategies to challenge unhelpful beliefs

• Build practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and self-doubt

• Increase confidence and decision-making

• Strengthen relationships by noticing patterns that affect your interactions

CBT is especially useful for adults navigating midlife transitions, career changes, relationship challenges, or long-standing self-critical habits. It helps you make meaningful changes while respecting the pace and goals that are right for you.

Common Concerns CBT Can Address

CBT is effective for a wide range of issues, including:

• Anxiety and worry

• Depression or low mood

• Perfectionism and self-criticism

• Obsessive-compulsive behaviors

• Trauma and PTSD

• Chronic stress

It is a structured, collaborative approach that gives you practical skills to manage thoughts and behaviors in daily life.

What to Expect in CBT Sessions

Sessions are typically 55 minutes long, providing time to explore thoughts, practice skills, and reflect on progress. Shorter sessions of 45 minutes are available by request, but the longer sessions are generally more effective for meaningful work.

Your first session is an intake appointment, during which Elizabeth Brokamp, LPC, will review your goals, history, and current challenges.

CBT often includes exercises outside of sessions. These are not busywork but ways to practice new skills in real-life situations. You decide the pace, and your counselor will guide you in a supportive, nonjudgmental way.

In-Person and Online Options

Counseling is available:

• In-person in Springfield, Virginia, conveniently serving Burke, Lorton, Woodbridge, Annandale, Fairfax, and surrounding areas

• Online across Virginia, through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform

Sessions are designed to meet your needs, whether you prefer in-person or online counseling.

How to Schedule

To begin CBT with Elizabeth Brokamp, LPC:

• Self-schedule online for in-person or online sessions

• Email Elizabeth directly with questions or to request an appointment

You can start therapy at your own pace with no phone consultation required.

CBT Counseling in Springfield, VA

Elizabeth Brokamp provides individualized CBT for adults who want practical strategies to manage thoughts, reduce stress, and regain control. Therapy is collaborative, structured, and tailored to your goals. With CBT, you can learn to respond to challenges with greater confidence and feel more present in your life.