First you have to find the right therapist. One that you feel connected to. Often not an easy task. Then you have to be brutally honest and open. Therapy is hard work and not always pleasant. I've been in CBT therapy for five years now and it's been very helpful. I just have a LOT to process. I hit lulls all the time in feeling like I'm not making progress but I stick with it and when least expected I get a breakthrough. Don't give up on yourself. You have a lot to gain.

You definitely need the right therapist. I found a clinic that deals specifically with
anxiety, addiction, and one other problem. The therapist there was very helpful.
Years ago I found a woman in private practice. Went to her for shyness. But also
had high anxiety. She was very good. CBT is useful. Some parts helped me some
didn't.

Its a great therapy and method to control anxiety. I hope you can find some relief with it. Read a book called The Worry Trap, its excellent

When I was evaluated, CBT was mentioned as a treatment plan, along with a specific goal which I mentioned in my initial evaluation. Over a three year period, we established goals at each office visit for the following office visit, and the hard work is done daily, every single day, even if it's just a few seconds in front of the mirror(which was one of my first assignments).
I agree, it takes a therapist who works with your level of learning and is able to connect to you. Book work is helpful in that it gives you another way to learn the information and process it more evenly.
Some things work better than others, however, having those other techniques can often save you to be "in the moment" when you have anxiety happening.
Best wishes.

I have tried CBT and did not think much of it. I have recently tried dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), which I found to be much more useful. That is kind of like CBT, however it helps you to view both ends of the spectrum and deal with your emotions.