How to Overcome a Phobia

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Dr. Art Bowler, and I'm a psychologist in Manhattan, New York City, where I have my own private practice. In this clip, we're going to talk about how to overcome a phobia. Overcoming a phobia is best done via visiting a psychologist. A psychologist will help you work through your phobic issue, by doing some behavioral modification, along with some cognitive therapy, related to your phobia. You'll want to know, why is it that you're having such a phobic or fearing reaction, to a certain object, way of being, or state? and you'll want to be able to run through that particular situation, with a psychologist, who can behaviorally help you move through it. Phobias can be very disorienting. They can be also very, get in the way of your everyday life, so it's really important if you do have a phobia, that affects your everyday life, to see and visit a psychologist, who can help you through cognitive therapy, and through behavioral modification. Medication management also may be indicated, and helpful. This is Dr. Art Bowler, and this has been, how to overcome a phobia."