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Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

What Is Exposure Therapy?

Exposure therapy is a form of psychological therapy that aims at helping people overcome anxiety disorders or fears. In this procedure, they are exposed to a stimulus or situation that may trigger their panic or anxiety. The therapist will show them proper strategies to control their fears and reduce distress over time. Depending on the disorders, there are different forms of exposure therapy. Keep reading the next sections to learn more about them. [1]