Chicago, Illinois
Social Anxiety & Phobia Treatment
At Limitless Counseling Center we treat Social Phobias and Anxiety as well as a wide range of other common phobias. We know that dealing with phobias can be overwhelming and we want to help guide you on your journey to healing, not just from fear but the underlying causes of the fear as well.
Work With an Experienced Phobia Counselor
As an anxiety specialist with over a decade of mental health experience, Abigail Lynch, LCPC is equipped and prepared to help you with all anxiety driven phobias. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and founder of Limitless Counseling Center, she helps people in Chicago, IL overcome their struggles, frustrations, and anxiety.
Are Anxiety Driven Phobias Impacting Your Life?
We see and treat young adults and adults who struggle with anxiety and phobias including social phobias and phobias of specific themes including but not limited to:
Situations
public speaking, group gatherings, driving, flying, elevators, and enclosed places
Natural Environment
heights, storms, natural disasters, tornados, and water
Certain Animals and insects
Medical
dentist, needles, MRIs, etc
Other
choking or vomiting
Whether you are looking for therapy treatment or a clarifying diagnosis assessment we are equipped to meet your needs.
Our Approach to Phobia Counseling
Exposure Therapy
We find exposure therapy to be the most helpful when dealing with specific phobias, including social anxiety. We assist clients in building a fear hierarchy where they list out the things they tend to avoid based on their fears. Then we systematically work through the hierarchy by approaching each item in and out of session. For more information about this approach and phobias in general, see this blog post!
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ACT
For social anxiety, Abigail also uses CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) to assist clients in appropriate treatment goal setting that is values-based and to assist with coping skill practice that allows them to feel more motivated and engaged in treatment work.
Addressing Deeper Feelings
Phobias keep individuals from living an uninhibited lifestyle and often lead to a lot of guilt and shame. We work together to address the complicated feelings that result from these specific fears as well.
Here Are The Categories of Phobias That We Work With During Phobia Counseling
Specific Phobias
Specific phobias are the most common type of phobia, affecting around 19 million adults in the United States alone. As the name suggests, specific phobias are fears of specific objects or situations.
Social Phobias:
Social phobias, also known as social anxiety disorder, involve an intense fear of social situations or performance situations. People with social phobias may worry excessively about being judged or evaluated negatively by others, leading to feelings of embarrassment or shame.
Agoraphobia:
Agoraphobia is a type of phobia that involves an intense fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult or impossible. This fear can lead to individuals avoiding certain situations, such as crowded places or public transportation.
Abigail Lynch, LCPC is located in Chicago, Illinois, and is currently taking clients:
- Individuals 18 years old or older.
- Have extreme difficulty managing their phobia related anxiety.
- Have worries that often take up anywhere from 1 hour of their day to their entire day regardless of efforts to reduce their discomfort.
Begin Social Anxiety and Phobia Counseling in Chicago, IL Today!
Although Counseling for Phobias can be intense and challenging at times, it’s all part of the process of getting better. By recognizing the difficulties you’re facing, seeking support from a trained professional, and working collaboratively with them in your daily life, you can learn to better manage triggering moments and work through them. Remember, taking the first step can be difficult, but it’s worth it. Follow the steps below to get started!
1. Read more about us to discover if we are the best fit for you.
2. Schedule an appointment.
3. Start living your best life!
Other Mental Health Services Offered at Limitless Counseling Center:
Limitless Counseling Center has a variety of specialty services catered to your needs. In addition to our online OCD therapy in Chicago, IL, we also provide online therapy for panic disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or phobias, as well as perinatal and postpartum OCD and anxiety.