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Phobias
Treatment for Phobias
Without treatment, phobias can significantly worsen. Discover how the right medications and therapy strategies can help you overcome your biggest fears.
How to Face Your Fears: Healthy Ways to Cope
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Pros and Cons of the DSM in Mental Health Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Therapeutic Role-Playing for Phobia Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Counter-Transference in Therapy
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
How Eclectic Therapy Helps a Client's Needs
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How Psychoeducational Group Therapy Can Help Phobias
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Treating Specific Phobia With Drugs
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
What Is Hypnotherapy?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Talk Therapy as a Treatment Option for Phobias
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How Behavioral Therapy Is Used in the Treatment of Fears
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Thought Stopping and Controlling Obsessive Thoughts
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
What to Know About Therapeutic Rapport
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Alternative Therapy Treatments for Phobias
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
Finding a Therapist to Treat Your Phobia
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
What Are the Goals of Therapy for Specific Phobias?
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Your First Therapy Appointment for Phobia Overview
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Mental Health Relaxation Tips for Phobias
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
How Individual Therapy Works
By Lisa Fritscher
How Parroting Is Used in Therapy
By Lisa Fritscher
A Support Person Is Necessary for Treating Phobias
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
D-Cycloserine as a Promising Phobia Treatment
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Overcoming Setbacks in a Group Setting
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Treatment Options for Phobias
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Using SSRI Anxiety Medication for Phobias
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
How a Therapeutic Treatment Plan Can Help You
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD