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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 Oswego, the suburbs of Oswego, other nearby places such as Aurora, Plainfield, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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.

Oswego, IL Fear and Phobia Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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We will discuss maladaptive behaviors, unresolved grief, and trauma, to ensure we can establish appropriate treatment goals. We will also build on strengths that will be pertinent to the therapeutic process and overall growth.

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As a therapist, I emphasize collaboration and empowerment. I believe in tailoring therapy to your unique needs, fostering resilience, and promoting lasting positive change.

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  • Agoraphobia
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Harm OCD
  • Health Anxiety
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD)
  • Postpartum Depression
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  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Ideation
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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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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
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  • Alcohol
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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
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  • Communication Skills
  • Confidence
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Have psychological/neuropsychological/developmental/academic assessment, QEEG evaluation. A treatment protocol may consist of weekly sessions that integrate bio/neurofeedback, cognitive rehabilitation techniques, and psychotherapy simultaneously.


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Have psychological/neuropsychological/developmental/academic assessment, QEEG evaluation. A treatment protocol may consist of weekly sessions that integrate bio/neurofeedback, cognitive rehabilitation techniques, and psychotherapy simultaneously.

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I provide comprehensive assessment services for people of all ages with evident or suspected impairments of cognitive, neuropsychiatric, or developmental functioning. Include medication assessment, combine memory screening & assessment.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Chronic Pain
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  • Grief
  • Parenting
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Work collaboratively in the areas where you feel immobilized or burdened, uncover unnoticed behavioral patterns, and discover fresh approaches to your challenges, boosting your self-assurance and confidence.


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Work collaboratively in the areas where you feel immobilized or burdened, uncover unnoticed behavioral patterns, and discover fresh approaches to your challenges, boosting your self-assurance and confidence.

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Our initial meetings focus on creating a comprehensive plan to meet your goals. I guide you in altering your thought patterns to diminish the influence of fears, enabling you to enhance your connections with others and increase your meaning in life.

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  • Anxiety
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
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  • Fears and Phobias
  • Harm OCD
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  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
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help you get unstuck with strategies that go beyond just coping, targeting the root causes of ongoing anxiety and pain for long-term success. I want you to build real confidence, pursue goals without fear, and feel genuinely excited about life.


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help you get unstuck with strategies that go beyond just coping, targeting the root causes of ongoing anxiety and pain for long-term success. I want you to build real confidence, pursue goals without fear, and feel genuinely excited about life.

Something to know about my approach is:

My clinical team and I have developed a special interest in all things anxiety & OCD. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, OCD, or panic – odds are we've helped someone overcome something similar.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Mood Disorders
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