Teen Anxiety Therapy · Marin County, CA
Anxiety Therapy for Teenagers in Marin County
Teen anxiety is at an all-time high — and Marin County's high-achieving culture can amplify it. Reframe CBT offers evidence-based CBT for teen anxiety that goes beyond coping skills, helping teenagers actually overcome anxiety rather than just manage it.
Anxiety in Marin County Teens — What We See
Anxiety in teenagers often looks different from adult anxiety. It may show up as school refusal, social withdrawal, physical complaints (stomachaches, headaches), irritability, or perfectionism. In Marin County's competitive academic environment, anxiety is especially common among high-achieving students.
- Social anxiety — fear of judgment, embarrassment, or humiliation in social situations
- Academic anxiety — perfectionism, test anxiety, fear of failure
- School refusal — avoiding school due to anxiety about social or academic situations
- Panic attacks — sudden intense fear with physical symptoms
- Generalized anxiety — chronic worry about school, family, health, and the future
- Separation anxiety — difficulty being apart from parents or home
CBT for Teen Anxiety — How It Works
CBT for teen anxiety is structured, practical, and focused on building real skills — not just talking about feelings. We help teens understand their anxiety, challenge the thoughts that fuel it, and gradually face the situations they've been avoiding.
Teen-Focused Assessment
We meet with the teen individually to understand their anxiety from their perspective and build a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Anxiety Education
Teens learn how anxiety works — the fight-or-flight response, the anxiety cycle, and why avoidance makes anxiety worse.
Cognitive Skills
We identify and challenge the anxious thoughts (catastrophizing, mind-reading, fortune-telling) that fuel teen anxiety.
Exposure Hierarchy
We build a graduated list of avoided situations and approach them systematically — reducing anxiety through repeated practice.
Parent Coaching
Parents learn how to respond to anxiety in ways that support recovery rather than inadvertently reinforcing avoidance.
School & Life Integration
We connect therapy skills to real-world situations — school, sports, friendships, and social media.
Meet Your Therapists
Julie Hingsbergen, LMFT
Julie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Reframe CBT. She specializes in CBT and ERP for OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias, and BFRBs, and holds specialized credentials including IOCDF Clinical Member and Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP).
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- IOCDF Clinical Member
- Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP)
- Fear of Flying Clinic (FOFC) Affiliate
- 15+ years clinical experience
Nicole Springer, Registered AMFT
Nicole is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Reframe CBT, supervised by Julie Hingsbergen, LMFT. She specializes in CBT and ERP for OCD, anxiety, phobias, and BFRBs, and works with children, teens, college students, and adults.
- Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
- Supervised by Julie Hingsbergen, LMFT
- IOCDF Member
- Specializes in CBT & ERP
- Works with children, teens, college students & adults
Frequently Asked Questions
Teen Anxiety Therapy in Marin County
Book a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your teenager's anxiety. We'll explain how CBT works for teens and help you take the first step.