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When nothing else has worked, let's try what does
If you've felt stuck in stress, anxiety, or chronic worry even after trying therapy or medication you're not alone. Dr Zahn uses evidence-based methods like CBT, Mindfulness, and neuroplasticity to help you finally move forward with clarity and confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Cognitive Therapy Solutions Specializes in the Following Areas
At Cognitive Therapy Solutions, we focus on providing specialized care for individuals dealing with General Anxiety, chronic worry, and stress. Our services are rooted in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and positive psychology. We are committed to supporting our clients in their journey towards emotional well-being and mental health. Feel free to reach out to us to learn more about how we can help you.
Get to Know Us
Practical therapy. Real progress. A life that feels like yours.
At Cognitive Therapy Solutions, therapy is personal. Dr. Zahn brings over 30 years of experience and a deep commitment to helping adults navigate anxiety, stress, and chronic worry. Using proven techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology, sessions are designed to help you gain clarity, shift patterns, and feel more in control of your life.
Dr. Zahn offers both in-person sessions in El Dorado Hills and virtual appointments for clients across California. Outside the therapy room, he recharges by skiing, camping, and playing guitar—reminding us that a well-lived life blends self-work with simple joy.
Flexible Therapy Options to Meet You Where You Are
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions focused on your personal challenges and goals. Ideal for adults seeking relief from anxiety, stress, and emotional patterns.
Online Therapy (Teletherapy)
Secure, HIPAA-compliant sessions—perfect for those seeking help from the comfort of home across California.
Greta
"I'm in a much better place now"
"After experiencing a season of intense anxiety and panic attacks, I reached out to Dr. Zahn. I had seen other therapists before, but it often felt like a temporary fix. With Dr. Zahn, I learned practical skills that have had a lasting impact—identifying and reframing negative thought patterns, regulating my emotions, and developing healthier coping mechanisms. I love how he takes the time to explain what's happening to the body, not just the mental component of anxiety, which has helped me better understand myself. He also focuses on getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, teaching me how to manage anxiety rather than avoid it. Thanks to these tools, I'm on my way to confidently handling stress, uncertainty, and challenges. I'm in a much better place now and incredibly grateful for his practice. Thank you, Dr. Zahn!"
Michael
“Dr. Zahn Helped Me Reclaim My Life from Anxiety—One Breakthrough at a Time”
"Dr. Zahn is a well-respected and highly educated practitioner in his field. He is very professional, and that shows in how easy he is to talk to and learn about yourself. I have suffered with severe anxiety for many years, and Dr. Zahn provided a comfortable environment to look at the source and to make progress to better manage it. It is difficult to put into words what an impact Dr. Zahn has made in my ability to live with anxiety. He taught me coping skills, self- acceptance and the ability to see incremental improvements and celebrate them."
Heather
"Helping me change what I had felt to be unchangeable"
"I reached out to Dr. Zahn after years of cyclical patterns of behavior and thinking that kept me stuck without overcoming my personal challenges or meeting my goals. He is helping me change and improve what I had felt for a very long time to be unchangeable. I am now pushing through my typical walls, ruts and pitfalls and continue to grow in tangible ways while moving towards my goals. Each week we discuss learning pieces, steps to take and walk through large and small topics that make all the difference for intentional living. Dr. Zahn is the catalyst I needed to make long term sustainable changes in my life for the better."
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Opening Hours
Tue - Fri
10:00 am – 5:00 pm