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Kate was bitten by a dog as a child. Today, Kate is terrified of dogs. She plans when she can leave her house daily, which are the times no one in her neighborhood is walking their dog in fear of running into one. Just thinking of the encounter makes her heart race and palm sweat. What therapy would you use with Kate about her phobia of dogs?
Exposure Therapy- A behavioral therapy for phobias, panic disorder, PTSD, or related anxiety disorders in which repeatedly exposed to the disturbing object or situation under controlled conditions.