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Life-Changing Help for Emetophobia
Why Choose Therapy for Emetophobia?
Living with emetophobia is truly exhausting. We get it and we can help.
- Has the fear of vomiting started to consume your life?
- Does this fear keep you from doing things that you would otherwise like to do?Do feelings of nausea send you into a panic?
- Everyone’s struggle is different, however for some emetophobia can impact their ability to be flexible around food and other situations in their lives, such as being able to go in public bathrooms, fly on planes, hear about someone else vomiting, or be around loved ones who are sick.
- You might struggle with compulsive behaviors like washing your hands a lot, asking people if they feel sick or how they got sick, and reassuring yourself over and over again.
- You may feel alone in what you are struggling with. Like other people do not understand what you are going through and the struggle of getting through each week.
Living with emetophobia is truly exhausting. We get it and we can help.
Our Emetophobia Therapists Can Help
Through weekly 50 minute therapy sessions, we will work together to set goals, change your relationship with intrusive thoughts around vomiting and fears around vomiting.
- You can live a life that is free from struggling constantly with fear of vomiting.
- We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is the gold standard for emetophobia treatment. You don't have to continue to feel so trapped.
- We offer therapy for emetophobia in our office in Rockville, Maryland, as well as virtually throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
- We offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit.
- We also offer 1-2 session diagnostic evaluations if you'd like to see if you meet criteria for a diagnosis of emetophobia.
*We are taking on a limited number of new therapy clients. If spots are full, we are happy to refer you to another clinician or put you on a wait-list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some common symptoms of emetophobia?
Some common symptoms include intense fear around vomiting or seeing someone else vomit, intrusive thoughts about sickness, an increase in anxiety, panic attacks, and overwhelm in situations where the potential of sickness or vomiting may be present.
Can people with emetophobia get better?
Absolutely! Full freedom from emetophobia is possible.
How can therapy for emetophobia help?
Therapy for emetophobia will help you to learn how to get unstuck from the fear-based thoughts, change your relationship with your thoughts and body sensations, and gradually expose yourself to the situations that you are avoiding in a way that feels uncomfortable but not unsafe. As trauma-informed providers we will go at a pace that feels sustainable to you.
What kinds of therapy do you use for emetophobia treatment?
We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which include the gold standard for emetophobia treatment.
Do you treat emetophobia co-occurring with eating disorders?
Definitely! Emetophobia can co-occur with eating disorders and we have specialists on our team who treat both. Reach out to us to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with one of our specialists.
How can I reach out to you for help?
To reach out for help, fill out our website contact form, email us, or call our team to get connected with an emetophobia specialist.
What should I do if I’m worried about a loved one struggling with emetophobia?
If you know a loved one struggling with emetophobia, reach out to us today to see how we can help.
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