<![CDATA[Academic anxiety is a common psychological issue experienced by high school students, which can negatively affect their academic performance and mental well-being. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of individual counseling services based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in reducing students’ academic anxiety. The research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a pretest-posttest control group. A total of 20 students were selected as participants and divided into an experimental group and a control group. The primary instrument used was an academic anxiety scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. The experimental group received individual CBT-based counseling over six sessions. Results from the paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test showed a significant reduction in academic anxiety in the experimental group compared to the control group. These findings indicate that individual counseling using the CBT approach is effective in addressing academic anxiety among high school students. The study recommends the implementation of CBT as an evidence-based counseling approach in school settings.]]>
Copyrights © 2025
