• Phobias

    IS A FEAR OR PHOBIA KEEPING YOU FROM DOING THINGS YOU WANT TO DO?

    • Do you get queasy at the thought of needles?
    • Are you terrified of things that crawl?
    • Are you fearful of being in confined spaces?
    • Does just the thought of flying increase your heart rate?
    • Do you avoid driving on certain highways or avoid driving altogether?
    • Do you avoid social situations?
    • Do you take the stairs because the thought of using the elevator is too unnerving?
    • Would you rather cut off your arm than speak in front of a group?
    • Do you automatically think you have a brain tumor if you have a headache?

     

    The terms fear and phobia are similar in meaning but have some notable differences.

    Fear is a normal and healthy part of life and keeps us from away from dangerous situations. Typically fears can be managed through reason and logic. However, fears can be symptoms of an anxiety disorder.

    A phobia is an extreme or irrational fear of something that is unlikely to cause harm. A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. There is still a lot of unknown when it comes to the actual cause of phobia. Brian, chemical, genetics, cultural factors and traumatic experiences appear to influence the development of phobias.

    If you have a simple fear, you will not spend much time thinking about it unless you are forced to confront it.

    If you have a phobia, you are likely to develop a fear of fear itself and may change your daily routine in an effort to avoid any possible triggers. You may dwell on it obsessively.

    Fears and phobias have some differences. Fear is the feeling of not wanting to do something because of the possible consequences or because of the unknown. Someone with a fear might need to be coaxed into doing an action. People with a phobia have a much stronger sense of fear. A phobia would stop them from doing certain things in life because of the intense uncontrollable fear.

    GET RELIEF AND FEEL BETTER WITH SPECIALIZED COUNSELING

    If you are tired of feeling fearful, you have come to the right place. I provide a unique customized approach to help you feel better quickly. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, Hypnosis, Neuro-linguistic Programing Techniques (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Technique for fast effective results.

    If only the exact same approach and techniques worked for everyone every time. Unfortunately, it doesn’t and that is just the reality. I work with you to find what works for you.

    It really doesn’t matter why you have the fear. What matters is that you are able to eliminate the it and move into a feeling of comfort so you can live your life. Collaboratively with you, I will help you unlock your abilities to take back control of how you feel.

    Eliminating a fear or a phobia is a process of releasing what is holding you back and turning old weaknesses into new strengths.

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    Here’s what people are saying:

    “My psychiatrist referred me to Dr. Ritchie to overcome my fear of driving. I was desperate because I was unable to go anywhere on my own. After only a few sessions with her, I was able to start driving again.  At this point I can drive anywhere, anytime I want and not even think twice about it.” 
    ~Michael S.   June 2020 

    I was no longer able to work in my garden; something I love to do, because of my extreme phobia of bugs. It took me literally only one session with Linda and I was back in the garden again.” 
    ~Carla B.   May 2018

    For some unknow reason, I had developed this completely irrational fear of flying.  I used to fly all the time…and then I couldn’t.  Working with Dr. Linda I was able to regain my ability to not only fly, but do it and feel completely comfortable.” 
    ~Jason T.   February  2016

    TOP 10 PHOBIAS

    • Spiders
    • Injections
    • Social Situations
    • Flying
    • Germs or Dirt
    • Thunder & Lightning
    • Snakes
    • Heights
    • Where escape is difficult
    • Dogs

    TOP 10 FEARS

    • Change
    • Loneliness
    • Failure
    • Rejection
    • Uncertainty
    • Something Bad Happening
    • Getting Hurt
    • Inadequacy
    • Being Judged
    • Public Speaking

    I provide a unique customized approach to help you feel better quickly. Getting help for your fear or phobia may feel uncomfortable and anxiety provoking. However, you can take comfort in the fact you are taking the best first step to eliminate the anxiety you feel and start enjoying your life.

    GET HELP NOW!

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    TEXT OR EMAIL NOW

    703-437-6311

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