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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 Lakeland, the suburbs of Lakeland, other nearby places such as Tampa, St. Cloud, or anywhere else in Florida, 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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Shelby Cook
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My approach combines CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker, I serve adults who are seeking to improve their mental health.


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My approach combines CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker, I serve adults who are seeking to improve their mental health.

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My therapy style is warm, laid-back, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. Through therapy, you'll gain the knowledge and skills that you need.

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address unhelpful and inaccurate beliefs that have contributed to unhelpful behaviors and uncomfortable emotions. We will also carve out some space to develop comfort around discomfort as sometimes, not everything can be directly controlled.


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address unhelpful and inaccurate beliefs that have contributed to unhelpful behaviors and uncomfortable emotions. We will also carve out some space to develop comfort around discomfort as sometimes, not everything can be directly controlled.

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I utilize an integrative approach, meaning, I enjoy applying aspects of both CBT and ACT to help people live a life that's more aligned with their values and passions. In essence, we will balance modifications with being less consumed and controlling

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Attain the personal growth and goals which you are seeking by exploring, understanding, and transforming patterns that no longer serve you. We will also gain insight into the way you relate to yourself, others and the world around you.

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I received specialized training in various evidence-based treatment modalities including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and ADHD assessment and treatment.

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Together, we will explore how you experience anxiety and how it affects your daily life. We will develop new ways to cope, manage, and respond to the difficult emotions you feel.


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Together, we will explore how you experience anxiety and how it affects your daily life. We will develop new ways to cope, manage, and respond to the difficult emotions you feel.

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I have a collaborative approach in therapy and want for you to feel comfortable with the therapy techniques we explore and implement.

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Mateja (Matty) Petje
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Are you feeling anxious all the time, worrying about the future? Having intrusive thoughts? Not sleeping? Are you getting triggered by certain people or situations? If you're in crisis or suicidal, please call 911 as I do not work with crisis.


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Are you feeling anxious all the time, worrying about the future? Having intrusive thoughts? Not sleeping? Are you getting triggered by certain people or situations? If you're in crisis or suicidal, please call 911 as I do not work with crisis.

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I create a customized treatment plan for my clients. I utilize a combination of traditional talk therapy (such as CBT) with alternative medicine practices such as Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, hypnosis, NLP, yoga, and meditation.

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