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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 Ames, the suburbs of Ames, other nearby places such as Urbandale, West Des Moines, or anywhere else in Iowa, 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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In 15 years working with self-aware and self-motivated high -chievers, I have found that ending emotional avoidance patterns and actively over-riding fears that hold you back from blocked feelings frees you up to achieve your highest goals.

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If I can help you quickly, that's great. I'll do so. I tend to get to the root causation quickly and provide real input and a path to resolution. My goal is to help you, asap. I also teach university courses on psychology.

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I encourage positive change in clients that I work with. A client-centered approach is what I use when working with to build a level of trust and a healthy rapport. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to encourage change.

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The ideal client is a human being who wants to better understand and have compassion for themselves by utilizing mindfulness, neuroscience, and somatic healing techniques.

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Together we will work to establish goals you want to achieve with therapy and develop action plans for you to focus on between your sessions. As we progress we will evaluate the barriers you encounter and celebrate your success.

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I find myself utilizing Acceptance and Commitment therapy more and more in my practice. As we explore our internal world we find we can't always change what we think but I believe we can manage how we respond to our thoughts.

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