Therapy for Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is the fear being in a place or situation in which  you might have a panic attack and you might be unable to escape or to get help.  We are often able to cure or alleviate agoraphobia to the point that you can live a more fulfilling life without feeling like you have to isolate yourself and avoid situations that could otherwise bring you fulfillment and connection with others.

We will help you very gradually stepping outside of your comfort zone (exposure) until you are no longer anxious about living your life the way you want to.  It doesn’t work for everyone, but cognitive behavioral therapy with exposure has repeatedly been shown in research studies to be more effective than any other approach to anxiety treatment – including medication. People with agoraphobia often talk themselves out of getting treatment, particularly if it means leaving the house and going to a new place (our office).  But if treatment works, getting rid of the anxiety is often the most rewarding thing that many people ever experience.

We offer therapy over the web for clients who cannot leave their house. You can read about it here.

We accept Aetna, Anthem, Cigna and Tricare.  If you are covered by another insurer, we will file for out-of-network coverage, in which case they tend to cover a substantial amount.