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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 Ankeny, the suburbs of Ankeny, 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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Identify your goals and work toward reaching these. Often, my goal for you is to help you build a life you don't feel the need to run or hide from.


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Identify your goals and work toward reaching these. Often, my goal for you is to help you build a life you don't feel the need to run or hide from.

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I typically offer clients a choice between dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) or Internal Family Systems (IFS). Both of these strategies offer a holistic approach and assist clients in healing inner pain while addressing behavioral concerns.

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Build off your tools. If one tool isn't working, we'll go back to the drawing board together to see why, and consider another strategy from your toolbox. Therapy and the work will occur during and outside of session to be most effective.


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Build off your tools. If one tool isn't working, we'll go back to the drawing board together to see why, and consider another strategy from your toolbox. Therapy and the work will occur during and outside of session to be most effective.

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If you are looking for a therapist with a blank, neutral face who gives an occasional "mhm" while you vent for 50 minutes, I'm not your guy. I think if you're doing therapy right, it is not going to be easy. Sometimes we have to hurt to heal.

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My hope for you is that we work through symptom reduction, address the underlying causes, and end up feeling more at peace with your eating concerns.


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My hope for you is that we work through symptom reduction, address the underlying causes, and end up feeling more at peace with your eating concerns.

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I have extensive training and experience working with eating disorders, and my passion is supporting those with binge eating and related symptoms. Most people I work with also may have co-occurring issues that we are able to treat simultaneously.

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Collaborate as a team to unravel what is causing your symptoms of anxiety and depression. Our mental health is a complex result of our genes, biology, environment, and experiences. We will work together to locate and treat the actual core problems.


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Collaborate as a team to unravel what is causing your symptoms of anxiety and depression. Our mental health is a complex result of our genes, biology, environment, and experiences. We will work together to locate and treat the actual core problems.

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We have an simple relaxing time getting to know each other. I am very easy to talk to and have a great compassion for my clients. Our work together can be a very healing experience where living is relearned and worries are re-perceived

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The mind naturally wants to go towards wellness, sometimes we just need a little help in the right direction. Let me help you on your journey toward healing, growth, and wellness.


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The mind naturally wants to go towards wellness, sometimes we just need a little help in the right direction. Let me help you on your journey toward healing, growth, and wellness.

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Working in a partnership helps you know that you are in charge of your life, your healing, and your growth. Knowing you can depend on yourself with some guidance helps you blossom into the person you were meant to be.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Christian Counseling
  • Christian Women
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