SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
July 3, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
CBT FOR ANXIETY & WORRY
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety in Tennessee
Cognitive behavioral therapy with licensed Tennessee therapists — retrain the anxious thought-and-avoidance cycle, by secure telehealth statewide.
You catastrophize, then plan around the worst case
IS CBT RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Structured CBT with thought-testing and gradual exposure practice
Weekly sessions with a clinician trained in CBT for anxiety
Practical skills and between-session practice to retrain the cycle
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW IT WORKS
What CBT is, and how it calms the anxiety cycle
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that targets the two engines keeping anxiety alive: catastrophic thinking, and the safety behaviors and avoidance that feel protective but quietly keep fear in charge. With your therapist you learn to catch anxious predictions as they happen, test them against what actually occurs, and see for yourself how often the feared outcome never arrives.
From there the work becomes active: through gradual, paced exposure and small behavioral experiments, you face the situations you've been avoiding and let your brain relearn that uncertainty is survivable. At ScienceWorks we adapt CBT for neurodivergent clients and co-occurring concerns, building practical skills you can use between sessions — structured, collaborative, and never one-size-fits-all.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT ANXIETY DISORDERS
31%
of U.S. adults will have an anxiety disorder at some point in life
Source:
19%
of U.S. adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year
Source:
#1
anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the U.S.
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, steady and structured
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what's going on and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Structured CBT by secure telehealth statewide, or in person in Nashville.
You're paired with a clinician trained in CBT for anxiety.
Matched with an anxiety specialist.
Weekly sessions.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Specialized, supervised, clinically reviewed
Your CBT for anxiety care is delivered by a team of licensed providers with specialized training in anxiety treatment and experience supporting neurodivergent clients. We match you with a clinician who uses CBT for anxiety — not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, evidence-based, affirming
Because we're independent and out-of-network, your care is driven by what actually helps — not by insurance limits or session caps.
You're matched with a clinician who uses CBT for anxiety, a well-studied, first-line talk therapy for anxiety disorders — not a generalist.
Care is anxiety-informed and neurodivergent-affirming, by secure telehealth across Tennessee, with in-person visits at our Nashville office.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is CBT for anxiety available online or in person?
ScienceWorks offers CBT for anxiety by secure telehealth to anyone in Tennessee, and in person at our Nashville office for those who prefer it. Most clients choose online sessions, which remove travel and let you start from home; in-person visits in Nashville are available on request.
How is CBT different from other anxiety therapies?
Classic CBT spots the catastrophic thoughts and safety behaviors that keep anxiety going, tests those predictions, and gradually faces what you avoid. That sets it apart from acceptance-based ACT, skills-based DBT, and inference-based I-CBT — we help you choose the best fit at your consult.
What does CBT for anxiety cost, and do you take insurance?
We're an out-of-network, self-pay practice, so insurance session caps don't limit your care. We accept all major cards (FSA/HSA eligible), offer interest-free payment plans, and provide monthly superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We review fees before any ongoing sessions.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.