Anxiety disorders and Exposure Therapy

Exposure therapy is the most effective form of treatment for anxiety disorders. Exposure therapy is exactly what it sounds like: gradually EXPOSING the individual to the feared stimulus resulting in desensitization. And what happens next? No more panic!

I have worked with anxiety disorders of different types ranging from OCD, Social phobias, Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder. Treatment usually begins in my office where we discuss thought pattern and behaviors associated with the disorder. Together, we practice relaxation techniques and other coping strategies proven very effective. Homework often follows sessions. When ready, exposure work consists of myself accompanying the individual to the location that triggers anxiety. I go to clients homes, accompany an individual to a restaurant, subway, car ride… in vivo exposure suggests in real life exposure to the feared stimulus.

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