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Are you struggling with the effects of claustrophobia?
Right now, you may be experiencing:
- Intense fear or panic in confined spaces like elevators, tunnels, or small rooms
- Physical symptoms including rapid heartbeat, sweating, shortness of breath
- Avoidance of situations that involve enclosed spaces
- Elaborate planning to prevent encountering triggering situations
- Distress when you cannot easily escape from a confined space
- Catastrophic thoughts about suffocation, entrapment, or collapse
- Awareness that your fear is excessive but feeling powerless to control it
You've started to recognize how claustrophobia is impacting your life:
- Transportation options may be limited by avoiding elevators, tunnels, or airplanes
- Medical procedures like MRIs might be impossible without sedation
- Career or educational opportunities could be affected by your limitations
- Social activities may be restricted if they involve potentially confining spaces
- Relationships might be strained by accommodations needed for your fear
- You feel embarrassed or frustrated by your seemingly irrational reactions
- Daily functioning is complicated by avoidance behaviors
You’re wondering…
- Why do confined spaces trigger such intense fear when I know they’re safe?
- Could something in my past have caused this fear, even if I don’t clearly remember it?
- Will I need to face my worst fears directly to overcome claustrophobia?
- How effective is therapy for specific phobias like claustrophobia?
- Is medication necessary, or can therapy alone help me overcome this fear?
- How long does treatment typically take for claustrophobia?
- Will I ever be comfortable in elevators, airplanes, or other confined spaces?
You’re longing for…
- Freedom to use elevators, tunnels, and other confined spaces without fear.
- The ability to undergo necessary medical procedures like MRIs.
- Confidence in your capacity to manage anxiety if it arises in confined spaces.
- Spontaneity in planning activities without checking for potential triggers.
- Relief from the embarrassment or limitations your phobia creates.
- Understanding of the origins of your specific fear.
- A life where choices are based on preferences rather than avoidance.
How we can help you.
At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that aerophobia can significantly restrict your personal and professional life despite knowing that flying is statistically very safe. Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that fear of flying often involves multiple components, including fears of heights, enclosed spaces, lack of control, turbulence sensations, and catastrophic thinking—sometimes connected to earlier experiences or learned responses.
What you’re longing for is possible.
By pursuing therapy for claustrophobia at Evergreen Counseling, you can imagine:
Before Therapy
After Therapy
Confined spaces trigger immediate panic or extreme avoidance.
You can enter elevators, tunnels, and small rooms with manageable anxiety.
Your life is restricted by elaborate avoidance of potentially confining situations.
You make choices based on preferences rather than fear avoidance.
Physical symptoms like shortness of breath reinforce fears of suffocation.
You recognize physical sensations as anxiety symptoms, not actual danger.
Catastrophic thoughts about entrapment or suffocation dominate your thinking.
You maintain realistic perspective about safety in confined spaces.
You feel embarrassed or frustrated by your seemingly irrational reactions.
You understand the mechanisms of phobia and approach your experience with compassion.
What if I’m Not Ready?
Not Quite Ready to Book a Complimentary Concierge Matching Call? That’s Okay.
We understand that taking the first step towards therapy can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make this decision easier for you.
Starting therapy can bring up mixed feelings—part of you might be eager, while another part hesitates to confront deeply buried emotions. You might doubt whether therapy can help, especially if you’ve struggled for a long time or had disappointing experiences with untrained therapists or life coaches. At Evergreen Counseling, our trauma-trained therapists are deeply committed to providing expert care.
Here’s How We Can Help You Move Forward
- Complimentary Concierge Matching Call: Our concierge matching call is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share your concerns, and see if our approach feels right for you—without any obligation.
- Reimbursement Options: Concerned about the cost? We can guide you on how to get reimbursed for therapy using your out-of-network insurance benefits, making high-quality care more accessible to you.
- Informed Decision: Whether you’re ready to start or still exploring your options, we want you to feel fully informed and confident in your choice.
