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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. Wherever you are located in District of Columbia, 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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Roberta Ballard
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develop a personalized plan to help get you unstuck and on track to living the life you want. Therapy with me is based in science, but not impersonal or formulaic. We usually work to improve both current challenges and long-standing issues.


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Together, we will:

develop a personalized plan to help get you unstuck and on track to living the life you want. Therapy with me is based in science, but not impersonal or formulaic. We usually work to improve both current challenges and long-standing issues.

Something to know about my approach is:

I combine several approaches that help you understand patterns and themes that might be holding you back, and learn new skills to feel better. I'm not a "sit and nod" therapist; I share my perceptions and ideas with you, and sessions are active.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Trauma Recovery
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Joe Groninga
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We will work together to name and understand your thoughts, feelings, and behavior (and how they all interact) as you move toward change and solve your problems in a nurturing and collaborative environment.


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We will work together to name and understand your thoughts, feelings, and behavior (and how they all interact) as you move toward change and solve your problems in a nurturing and collaborative environment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I balance kindness and compassion with a focus on getting you to where you want to be through the use therapeutic techniques that are evidenced-based which means these methods have been consistently shown effective through research.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Gay Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship problems
  • Substance use disorders
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Lizite Salzman, Psy.D, HSPP
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Work together to help you understand your symptoms/diagnosis, and teach you new strategies so that you can get better and stay better!

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is evidence-based, and very effective in treating anxiety, panic, insomnia, and many other issues. I teach concrete skills and assign homework to help you improve as fast as possible.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness
  • Boundaries
  • Communication Issues
  • Excessive Worrying
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Health Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Panic Attacks
  • Perfectionism
  • Procrastination/Motivation
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress Management
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Lizite Salzman, Psy.D, HSPP remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Dominic Tannoia
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We'll explore and change patterns related to goals for therapy. In that process, you'll learn practical skills that will help you live with intention and manage the challenging thoughts, feelings, and urges that would otherwise get in your way.


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Together, we will:

We'll explore and change patterns related to goals for therapy. In that process, you'll learn practical skills that will help you live with intention and manage the challenging thoughts, feelings, and urges that would otherwise get in your way.

Something to know about my approach is:

While I like to provide technical treatments, I also find it important to take the time to listen and to move at a pace you find comfortable.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Dating and Romance
  • Dermatillomania / Skin Picking / Excoriation
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children with ADHD
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship issues
  • Sadness
  • separation anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Tourette Disorder
  • Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling
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Dominic Tannoia remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Rachel LaFleur
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We'll explore and change patterns, build your skills for living more intentionally and meaningfully, and develop your confidence for managing the discomfort that comes with growth.


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View Profile

A Fit for You?

Take Our Quiz
Together, we will:

We'll explore and change patterns, build your skills for living more intentionally and meaningfully, and develop your confidence for managing the discomfort that comes with growth.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a very collaborative approach, which begins with a virtual consultation in which I share details about my approach and style, helping you to consider treatment options and fit.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Dating and Romance
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children with ADHD
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship issues
  • Sadness
  • separation anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
Read more about me
Rachel LaFleur remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin