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Treatment for Phobias

Without treatment, phobias can significantly worsen. Discover how the right medications and therapy strategies can help you overcome your biggest fears.

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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

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Therapeutic Role-Playing for Phobia Treatment

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Counter-Transference in Therapy

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

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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

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Treating Specific Phobia With Drugs

Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD

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What Is Hypnotherapy?

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

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Talk Therapy as a Treatment Option for Phobias

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How Behavioral Therapy Is Used in the Treatment of Fears

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Thought Stopping and Controlling Obsessive Thoughts

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

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What to Know About Therapeutic Rapport

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

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Alternative Therapy Treatments for Phobias

Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD

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Finding a Therapist to Treat Your Phobia

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

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What Are the Goals of Therapy for Specific Phobias?

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

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Your First Therapy Appointment for Phobia Overview

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

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Mental Health Relaxation Tips for Phobias

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

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How Individual Therapy Works

By Lisa Fritscher

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How Parroting Is Used in Therapy

By Lisa Fritscher

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A Support Person Is Necessary for Treating Phobias

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

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D-Cycloserine as a Promising Phobia Treatment

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

'Group Therapy, meeting of support group with their counselor. Selective focus to young woman talking.'

Overcoming Setbacks in a Group Setting

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

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Treatment Options for Phobias

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Using SSRI Anxiety Medication for Phobias

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

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How a Therapeutic Treatment Plan Can Help You

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD