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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 Des Moines, the suburbs of Des Moines, 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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Together we can help you dial down the anxiety and stress. While we're at it, we can ditch the perfectionism and people pleasing. We can even help you learn to accept yourself for who you are, instead of judging yourself based on your productivity.


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Together we can help you dial down the anxiety and stress. While we're at it, we can ditch the perfectionism and people pleasing. We can even help you learn to accept yourself for who you are, instead of judging yourself based on your productivity.

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My goal is to work myself out of a job, by helping you perform at your best. More than that, I want to help you see your value outside of work, and that you don't have to be perfect to be good enough or to survive if shit hits the fan.

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I believe that a genuine connection between client and therapist is key to a positive therapeutic experience. I strive to create a relaxed, comfortable environment in which every client feels safe to express themselves and feel heard and accepted.

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I specialize in functional and integrative psychiatry. I combine my approach with therapy and also my years of experience in family practice. This combination of experience and education means that I can treat you holistically and comprehensively.

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Our work together will help you build on your strengths, while identifying thought patterns or behaviors that may be keeping you from truly LIVING your life. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone. I look forward to working with you!


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Our work together will help you build on your strengths, while identifying thought patterns or behaviors that may be keeping you from truly LIVING your life. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone. I look forward to working with you!

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I aim to create a safe, collaborative and judgement-free space to address your needs. Therapeutic approaches utilized are based on your journey and may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR and ACT.

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  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Mood Regulation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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