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Fear is an emotion that you feel when you believe you’re in a dangerous situation. On the other hand, a phobia is characterized by an irrational fear of a person, activity, animal, or object. Many people experience fears and phobias related to flying on an airplane, heights, snakes, or spiders.

If you’re dealing with either one of these issues and it negatively affects the quality of your life, it’s time to consider fear or phobia therapy. Whether you are located in downtown Plano, the suburbs of Plano, other nearby places such as Big Rock, Bristol, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of Fears and Phobias

Some of the most common signs and symptoms of fears and phobias include:

  • Sweating
  • Nausea
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Shaking
  • Stomach upset
  • Dizziness

If you experience any of the above signs, you should consider fear or phobia therapy. Read tips about irrational thoughts, fear, and anxiety in this article from licensed therapist Alexandra Lambeth.

It’s Time: Seek Phobia Treatment Today!

Fears and phobias have the potential to alienate you, isolate you, and restrict your ability to interact with others or in certain social situations. But you don’t have to let that happen. Mental Health Match can match you with a professional, licensed therapist who can help you change your feelings about your fear or phobia and move forward with your life. Start by browsing below or using our free therapist matching tool.

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I am passionate about using evidence based treatment approaches for the disorders that I treat and the concerns that people come to see me for. I create space for generally checking in and also make sure to address your primary treatment goals.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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We will work toward helping you find deeper levels of calm, contentment, confidence, and happiness in your life. Therapy results should not be a mystery; you should experience measurable, noticeable, and meaningful results from our work together.

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My practice is integrative, which means that I am trained in a variety of powerful, proven, and effective methods that can help you reach your goals and find new levels of happiness, meaningfulness, connection, and contentment.

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explore the "how" behind your experiences so you feel validated in the way you are feeling, figure out tangible strategies that work for you so you no longer feel powerless when symptoms take over, and we'll get you back to living the life YOU want.

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it's evidence-based, client-centered and short-term- I use techniques supported by research such as CBT, ACT, ERP and DBT Skills, tailor my approach to YOU and your situation, and strive to get you to a place where you no longer need me.

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Attain the personal growth and goals which you are seeking by exploring, understanding, and transforming patterns that no longer serve you. We will also gain insight into the way you relate to yourself, others and the world around you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I received specialized training in various evidence-based treatment modalities including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and ADHD assessment and treatment.

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work to better understand the nature of your difficulties and form a treatment aimed at both symptom relief and meaningful change in accordance with your values.

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that it is drive by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an active, directive, and problem-focused form of treatment rooted in psychological science. I also incorporate Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing into my treatment approach.

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  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety Disorders
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  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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