Specific Phobias

At OCD & Anxiety Recovery, our clinic specializes in treating phobias with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults and teens in the Dallas and Houston areas. Many of our clients say, “No matter how much I, or others tell me everything is going to be ok, I still feel panicked and terrified when I get triggered.” This often leads to rigid safety behaviors that control daily life.

Common Struggles for people with Phobias include:

  • Emetophobia: Avoiding lunch during school for fear of throwing up during class

  • Agoraphobia: Avoiding highways for the fear of having a panic attack with no ability to escape

  • Aerophobia: Only applying to colleges in-state to avoid flying

  • Arachnophobia: Spending hours researching different spiders native to Texas to better inspect every bathroom and sink before going to bed

  • Claustrophobia: Carrying luggage upstairs to avoid ruining the vacation with a panic attack in the elevator

It is understandable to think that if you can just check off all the required boxes from your phobia, it will leave you alone and a semblance of peace will settle in. Yet, no matter how much you try to plan your life around the phobia, the fear gets bigger.

Effective Phobia Treatment Near You:

The good news is that phobias are highly treatable. Clients often report significant improvement in as little as 10 sessions, depending on severity. At OCD & Anxiety Recovery, we utilize evidence-based therapies such as,

If panic attacks are interfering with your life in Dallas, Houston, or anywhere in Texas, we’re here to help. At OCD & Anxiety Recovery, we specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help you regain control. Contact us today to start your journey toward healing and reclaiming your freedom.