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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 Kearny, the suburbs of Kearny, other nearby places such as Passaic, Newark, or anywhere else in New Jersey, 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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I utilize different techniques that will help you reframe your negative and unhelpful ways of thinking into positive thoughts, and give you the skills you need to be fully in control of your emotions.

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Explore problematic patterns in your life (especially in relationships), address negative self-talk that is keeping you down, determine how to start making the changes that you have been wanting, and help you live a life with purpose and meaning.

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I'm flexible in my approach. Although I emphasize using types of therapy that have been proven to work, I will apply those therapies based on your individual needs and preferences. We will collaborate to determine what will work best for you!

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I ask the question: what disrupts your connection with yourself and the world around you? Whether the cause for the disconnect be traumatic events, bouts of depression. persistent anxiety or the inability to cope.

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My counseling expertise utilizes skills and techniques drawn from: Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

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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.

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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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