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Phobia therapy is a type of therapy that treats anxiety and other symptoms caused by specific phobias, an anxiety disorder that involves intense fear of certain places, situations, or things. When performing phobia therapy, Thriveworks Wilmington therapists work to help people change their perspectives on feared stimuli and live their lives without being inhibited by that fear.
Phobia therapy will most often involve the use of exposure therapy, a therapeutic technique that gradually exposes clients to the subject of their fear in controlled spaces, helping them to see that the consequence they fear is not occurring. This helps them slowly learn to break the association of fear with the feared stimulus and allows them to live their life without having to avoid their fear. Other approaches like CBT may be used to help clients adjust their thoughts and behaviors and establish helpful coping techniques.
Phobia therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Treatment for specific phobias can take just a month or last for over a year, depending on an individual’s phobia(s) and levels of anxiety. For those with a single phobia, treatment can tend to take less time, while multiple phobias might take longer to treat, as phobias will be treated one-at-a-time.
Fear is a natural human emotion, but for some, it can develop into a debilitating phobia that significantly impacts daily life. At Thriveworks in Wilmington, NC, our experienced therapists can help you manage and overcome your phobias.
If you’re ready to start therapy, call us at (910) 714-4942 to schedule your appointment.
A phobia is an overwhelming and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. Unlike ordinary fears, phobias are persistent and can cause significant distress, leading to avoidance behaviors that disrupt daily life. Common phobias include fear of spiders (arachnophobia), fear of heights (acrophobia), and fear of flying (aviophobia).
Phobias can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including:
These symptoms can be triggered by the mere thought of the phobic object or situation, making it difficult for individuals to lead a normal life.
Therapy for phobias at Thriveworks Wilmington involves evidence-based treatments designed to help you understand and manage your fears. Our therapists use techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy to help you gradually face and overcome your phobia.
Phobia therapy can help you:
By working with a licensed therapist, you can learn to break the cycle of fear and regain control over your life.
Call us today at (910) 714-4942 to schedule your phobia therapy appointment. Let us help you manage and reduce the fear caused by your phobia so you can live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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