Individual Therapy Alexandria, VA

Engaging in individual psychotherapy is an excellent strategy for working towards your goals. Research indicates that a significant number of individuals undergoing individual CBT show noticeable reductions in symptoms and enhancements in their overall quality of life.

Therapy Tailored For You

In solo sessions, you build a connection with a therapist invested in understanding your story, strengths, challenges, values, and aspirations. Your therapy is customized just for you.

Our therapists are well-versed in Advanced CBT Training, offering specialized expertise to align with your unique preferences. We also provide a fee range to accommodate your budget.

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Disorders Treated

CBT has been proven to be an effective treatment for a number of mental health problems in clinical trials with real patients.

These are among the most common problems for which we provide psychological services.

Agoraphobia
Anger
Anorexia
Anxiety
Binge Eating
Bipolar Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Bulimia
Chronic Pain
Couples/Marital Issues
Depression
Eating Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health Anxiety
Hoarding
Insomnia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Procrastination
Skin Picking (Excoriation)
Social Anxiety
Stress
Substance Abuse
Test Anxiety
Trichotillomania

Sessions

Most of our patients begin individual therapy once a week for 45-minute sessions. As symptoms improve, it may be possible to reduce the frequency of sessions. When someone is in crisis or having difficulty functioning in daily life, more frequent sessions may be recommended until symptoms improve.

Flexible scheduling to meet your needs
In-person & teletherapy services available
Two locations – Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD

Insurance and Fees

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News & Updates

Capital Institute is Closing

| July 7, 2025

After 22 wonderful years of serving our community, Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is closing.

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