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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 Costa Mesa, the suburbs of Costa Mesa, other nearby places such as Fountain Valley, Newport Beach, or anywhere else in California, 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.

Costa Mesa, CA Fear and Phobia Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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reevaluate your anxious thoughts, fostering new, less fear-driven perspectives on situations while learning practical tools for everyday life, empowering you with effective strategies to manage and improve mental health.


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reevaluate your anxious thoughts, fostering new, less fear-driven perspectives on situations while learning practical tools for everyday life, empowering you with effective strategies to manage and improve mental health.

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I work collaboratively with my clients and focus on supporting them to identify their inner strengths, values, and goals to live their best life.

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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Lillian Fox
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If you find yourself at a crossroads, questioning the path you're on, or finally ready to address the parts of your childhood that weren’t so great, I’m here to offer support and the tools needed to help you grow into the best version of yourself.


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If you find yourself at a crossroads, questioning the path you're on, or finally ready to address the parts of your childhood that weren’t so great, I’m here to offer support and the tools needed to help you grow into the best version of yourself.

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Through modalities such as EMDR, DBT, Reality therapy, and Somatic therapy, my clients learn the tools and cognitive reframes needed to rewrite their relationships with themselves and others.

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  • Anxiety
  • Couples
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  • LGBTQ+
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Nathalie Torres
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Together we will strive to help you effectively manage your anxiety (through ACT, CBT or ERP), learn how you can change your relationship with your intrusive thoughts (through ACT & ERP) or how to safely process your trauma (through EMDR, PE or CPT).


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Together we will strive to help you effectively manage your anxiety (through ACT, CBT or ERP), learn how you can change your relationship with your intrusive thoughts (through ACT & ERP) or how to safely process your trauma (through EMDR, PE or CPT).

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I work from a cognitive-based lens and meet you where you are at. I have specialized training in various therapies, meaning that, you will have options to choose from or we can also add a personalized touch and include various interventions.

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Ah Hyun "Ashley" Lee
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talk about your past, childhood experiences, and family dynamics that continue to bother you in your current relationships, work, and self. It's all connected. We will start to process what happened. Our goal is to no longer be disturbed by them.


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talk about your past, childhood experiences, and family dynamics that continue to bother you in your current relationships, work, and self. It's all connected. We will start to process what happened. Our goal is to no longer be disturbed by them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and a Relational Therapist who talks a lot about emotions and core beliefs/narratives and asks you to notice sensations in your body when sharing your stories. It's scary to face/sit with them. I'm here as a safeguard.

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