exposure therapies are effective

Exposure treatments are highly effective for a variety of issues — nearly 80% of clients experience significant symptom relief after only a few sessions! Exposure therapy is proven to be a highly effective treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and other concerns.

exposure therapies help you confront your fears

When people are fearful or anxious about something, they often avoid the things they fear. For instance, someone with social anxiety may avoid socializing or making plans with others altogether. Avoidance strategies can also be more subtle, such as avoiding eye contact in social situations. While these avoidance strategies tend to bring immediate relief in the short-term, they ultimately make the problem worse. Exposure therapies break this pattern of fear and avoidance. By creating a safe environment for you to face the things that you fear and avoid, you can reduce your anxiety and put an end to the avoidance patterns.  

Typically, your therapist will help you construct a fear hierarchy, in which you rank feared objects, activities, or situations. You then start with mildly or moderately challenging exposures and progress on to harder ones. Over time, these exposures help you recognize that you are able to confront your fears and manage feelings of anxiety.