Overcome Your Agoraphobia with Online Therapy

Category: Agoraphobia Online Therapy | Last updated: February 1st, 2022 | Reviewed and approved by:
Dr. Steven Gans, MD
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fears of public or open spaces. A person suffering from agoraphobia usually has previously had a panic attack in public and, therefore, avoids similar places or situations due to the fear of re-experiencing it.

Common places that are avoided are places that are difficult to easily escape like cinemas, churches, stores and traveling publicly by bus, train or airplane. If you avoid public situations like this due to the fear of having a panic attack and sometimes even isolate yourself at home, you might be suffering from agoraphobia.

If this sounds like you, please know you are not stuck; there are treatments that can help you. Our therapy for agoraphobia is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on the negative thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to your fear of having a panic attack and lead to avoidance. With the help of your therapist, you will slowly be exposed to real-life situations that cause your fear of a panic attack. While this may sound scary, it will be safe and will eventually help you overcome your fears. You will learn how to control your anxiety and to look at your fears in a more realistic light. As you progress through the treatment, the thought or experience of panic will become less petrifying. Eventually you will be able to cope with previously fearful situations so you can take control of your life again.

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"Easy signup process."

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"Loree has been very helpful. I find the sessions have been fulfilling. My wife and I are making progress. A little bit at a time, but there's been noticeable change for me anyhow. I only wish the sessions were an hour. 45 minutes always seems like a crunch."

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"Great to be able to do the worksheets"

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"I really love this method of virtual therapy. Its affordable for somebody who has no insurance and does not have a high income. My therapist also helps me process a lot of what has been going on recently. I am grateful for the worksheets and reflective work provided."

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"The platform has been super easy to navigate & provides helpful bits to accompany therapy. Also, my therapist is awesome & I always look forward to our sessions."

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"This is my second attempt at therapy, and I never thought I'd give it another shot. Initially, I questioned how talking about my past could help—after all, nothing can change what's already happened. My first therapist felt more like a friend to vent to, and I figured I could do that for free.
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But after just two sessions with Maria Hollo, I've gained more insight than I did in four months with my previous therapist. I always believed in-person sessions were superior for building a connection, but I've realized that doesn't have to be the case. Talking to someone virtually can be just as effective, and the convenience of not having to leave home is a huge bonus.

The online resources available—like worksheets, videos, and the Dashboard—are incredibly helpful. Maria even reaches out during the week, making me feel supported around the clock. It's reassuring to know that help is always just a message away.

Having this level of support is comforting. It's nice to feel like someone truly cares."

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"Im enjoying being able to message my therapist rather than only having to rely on videochat
Thank you for this service"

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"I like that there are discounts available based on income. I feel it’s important that individuals are able to access help if needed and this does make it easier to do that."

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