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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 Santa Barbara, the suburbs of Santa Barbara, other nearby places such as Ventura, Lompoc, 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.

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rewire your nervous system to feel less triggered, learn to set boundaries, increase self-compassion, find fulfillment, increase connection, unpack the impact from not-so-good parenting styles, seek healthy love in romantic relationships, and more.


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I am a fierce advocate, always learning, care genuinely, believe social justice is of core importance to therapy, make sure each session is used to help you achieve your goals, and use research-based and highly effective therapy modalities.

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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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Therapy is not a one size fits all. You are an individual with individual needs. I am trained in several modalities focusing mainly on Trauma and Anxiety. In treatment we will use traditional talk therapy along with non-traditional therapy approaches

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I specialize in treating trauma (including PTSD), depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them find healthy ways to feel better. My approach is person center with positive psychology.

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Explore and understand the beliefs and situations that impact your life. We will work on the skills for you to get control over your life, manage stress, sleep better, and enjoy your life.

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I provide care to people like you who anxious and overwhelmed by life's pressures, plagued by imposter syndrome, or haunted by traumas to feel confident, calm, and secure. Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, OCD, or Stress does not have to run your life.

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