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Thomas Theodosiou 
Clinical Neuropsychologist & Clinical Therapist
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Gaston Molina 
Clinical Psychologist & Therapist
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Julieta Carrasco
Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
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Jana M'hanna
First time from a long time to speak to someone understand me without talking alot
Thomas Theodosiou
Always look forward to my sessions.
Daiana Jumuga
Daiana is a great listener, very empathetic towards my situation. She tries to come up with various ways to identify the problem and provide a solution.
Thomas Theodosiou
I love how deeply he goes into what I say. The questions he asks to teach how I really feel about everything is immensely helpful.
Kelsey Gibbs
kelsey is great with providing some technical solutions for the topics we discussed.
Thomas Theodosiou
Though we aware following what he said. His input validated what we were doing. We did receive help with other aspects such us sibling rivalry and how to go about our child's education. I think Mr Theo is a pleasant and very helpful person. Would definitely recommend him to others.
Thomas Theodosiou
My sessions were great, my therapist is very helpful and motivating.
Beverly Fernandez
Welcoming, calming, gentle.
Manuel Torres
I had a wonderful and constructive sessions with Manuel and Fitcy. I found Manuel to be very affable and he gave me the freedom to conduct our sessions in a pace where I am comfortable, this made it easier for me to discuss things i normally would not. My counseling was intended to focus solely on my stress triggers, but Manuel dug deep into my past and origins and helped me understand my issues and myself better. I would unquestionably advise Manuel to anyone trying to work through issues in therapy since he is very light to deal with, understanding and never judgmental."
Beverly Fernandez
I am very grateful that I made my life coaching session with Ms Beverly and to your team can say Thank you very much for helping me all the way of my session. Every session has a fruitful meaning in my life journey, a journey that I get more attached with God and positivity in life. I great attachment which I will carry on from the rest of my new journey. Its sad to say that I ended up already my 4 sessions however it was replaced of enlightenment courage what life it could be. Im wishing you(Ms Beverly) and the rest of your team to help more people experiencing difficulties straggle’s in life to enlighten and courage to love their life journey more positive way and attached to Gods purpose of life. Thank you very much and Godbless us all. ♥️
Beste Aydogan
She’s amazing. Very understanding, very attentive, very smart.
Jose Tavela
Very comfy sessions and the therapist was hyper nice and knowledgeable
Nanar Iknadiossian
My sessions have been going well so far and I’m learning so much about my feelings, etc. I feel like I can count on someone when I’m dealing with problems and to see how I can cope with them.
Elena Giappa
Honestly speaking she’s probably the best therapist I’ve ever had, if you’re looking for cbt and recovery from anxiety and ptsd she’s the one to go for. But even if you’re struggling with anger and depression, separation, commitment, family and relationship problems she’s the one to go for. I tried so many different online services and offline similarly but started to give up until I actually gave fitcy health a go who matched me up with Elena. I’ve improved a lot even my friends and family notice it. No words would describe how much I really appreciate what Elena does and has done so far. I was dreading the feedback part because I was afraid of not having much time with her but seriously I wouldn’t want those who also need the help to miss out on what she has to offer and the management told me I don’t have to worry about that 😂. Elena, you are amazing!
Suzanne Helmy
Suzzanne is a good listener… Try her best to guide me through the therapy journey but with no judgment and with great support without making me feel negative about me or about my partner.
Naina Kapoor
"Naina has been just amazing at what she does. She's always on her toes to figure out a way for all the problems I face.."
Gaston Molina
I am grateful to have a safe, non judgmental, healthy space where I can fully be myself
Emilia Chawa
I am so relieved with her, she understand where I come from, also she respect my way of expressing things, she is very easy discussing my ideas, the homework she gave helps me to open my heart and mind for different direction, am attending to continue with her for more seasons.
George Saade
"My sessions were very good. He is very caring and he listened carefully and I felt comfortable. He never saw himself someone who is better than me or look down in me. Actually, that was the most important thing to me. He showed me his interest in listening to me and that he understand what I felt which made me feel relive"
Gaston Molina
Gaston listens and gives advice in a non-judgmental and kind way. He makes me realize and understand different point of views and helps me think differently from what I’m accustomed to.
Fatima
Very well done. Fatima helped me through a lot.
Nathasha Sharma
I have been putting therapy off for about 2 years. I've always had anxiety, and occasional panic attacks due to a lot of internal and external issues with life, and basically adulthood. The catalyst was actually starting my new job. It was a whole shift and I had to make major adjustments with my life and relationships. I'm only 2 months in, and already handling more than what I'm supposed to. I found myself crying day in and day out because of this, and I would isolate myself away from family. Nathasha listened with an open mind and heart, and had compassion and empathy. She gave me tips on how to better handle myself in situations during a panic/anxiety attack, and communication tips with my boss (who is my biggest obstacle at the moment). It's only been one session, but I can't wait for the next!
Daniela
Amazing, has helped me work through lots of things, attentive and very supportive.
Gaston
honestly idk where to start, fitcy helped me find gastón and he saved my life, i have been looking for affordable therapy for soo long and for years i wasn’t able to find until i found fitcy, then found my amazing therapist gastón, i love how flexible fitcy and gastón are
Christina P
She is an excellent psychologist, really smart and insightful. She is definitely well-experienced as a psychologist as she able to understand and respond very well to my thoughts and emotions. I would definitely recommend her.
Fatima
The sessions were really helpful, it made me understand myself more and I had a noticeable improvement with my mental health.
Gaston Molina
Seeing therapists can be daunting, Gaston makes it easy. He gets it, is able to help me break things down and work through everything, he’s brilliant!
Frequenty Asked Questions
Phobias are triggered when you fear something or some particular situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most effective approach psychologists use to deal with phobias. The therapist used one part of CBT to treat this mental illness involving exposure to your fear and decreasing the intensity of phobias anxiety. This part of CBT is called exposure therapy.
Talking to therapists and counselling by certified experts are among the most effective approaches to dealing with phobia patients. Counsellors use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure therapy approaches for patients, and it is widely adopted and helpful in decreasing the phobic symptoms of patients.
Phobias can be cured permanently by using consistent therapies or medications. The simplest form of phobia can be triggered by any object, place or situation that can fire anxiety or fear. This type of CBT approach is called self-exposure therapy.
Phobia needs to be treated to decrease anxiety and fear; otherwise, it will turn on more severe symptoms that can result in permanent disability and serious mental conditions. People dealing with phobia realize their anxiety is irrational, and they can’t do anything. A phobia can make difficulties with work, education and even with relationships.
What are Phobias?
Phobias lie under anxiety disorder, in which the individual experiences excessive and persistent irrational fear of an object or situation. People suffer from different types of phobias that lead to extreme fear of the present stimuli. It affects their overall functioning due to irrational behavior and physiological responses.
What are the Common Symptoms of Phobias?
Individuals suffering from extreme anxiety and fear, which hinder their overall functioning, must seek professional help. Untreated and prolonged conditions can lead to phobias. The general signs of phobia are:
Physiological Symptoms
Individuals with extreme fear, anxiety, and distress due to an object or situation can notice physiological changes. The general physical symptoms that an individual with phobia notices include:
- The person feels dizzy and lightheaded. Extreme anxiety can cause a person to lose consciousness temporarily.
- There is an increase in heart palpitations, leading to a sense of losing control.
- The individual experiences extreme sweating and chest pain in severe distress.
- The person may suffer from shaking, trembling, tingling sensation, and shortness of breath.
What Causes Phobias?
Phobias mean that the individual cannot function adequately and behave according to the norms due to excessive and irrational fear of the situation and object. It is essential to understand the cause of the condition before intervention. The common causes of phobias include:
Traumatic Experiences
The negative or traumatic experiences with the object or situation can cause the individual to experience extreme anxiety and panic. The person fears being in a similar situation which causes phobias.
Learned Behavior
The child learns from primary caregivers. The caregivers who remain anxious and fearful of specific stimuli are more likely to notice that their child behaves in a similar way.
Genetic Influence
Changes in the brain chemicals can increase the risk of developing phobias. People with close family members diagnosed with a specific phobia are more likely to experience similar symptoms.
Mental Health Conditions
Long-term and undealt stress can affect the individual ability to cope with similar situations. It includes the fear that can lead to phobias.
What are Different Phobias?
There are different types of phobias that affect behavior and feelings. The list of phobias that are common are:
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia refers to an extreme and irrational fear of crowded or open spaces.
Aerophobia
Aerophobia is the irrational fear of flying, in which the person remains anxious during a flight. They fear the plane will crash or there will be a terror attack. It causes an increase in the heart rate leading to physiological changes.
Claustrophobia
The individual suffers from extreme fear while being present in enclosed and crowded places. People with claustrophobia experience irrational anxiety during MRI scans.
Entomophobia
The fear of insects is commonly known as entomophobia. The person fears insects, due to which they avoid outdoor activities.
Social Phobia
The person fears that strangers, peers, and family members will judge their appearance and personality in a social gathering. Students are more likely to suffer from social phobia. It affects their ability to present in front of people. A survey on phobias showed that 45% of people suffer from social anxiety.
Acrophobia
Acrophobia is also known as visual height intolerance. Accordingly, to research statistics published in the National Library of Research, 6.4% of adults experience acrophobia in their lifetime.
Mysophobia
Individuals with excessive fear of getting sick from germs, viruses, and bacteria, suffer from mysophobia. The fear of dirt and germs can lead to OCD and related complications.
Driving Phobia
The person fears driving a vehicle. The individual experiences extreme anxiety while thinking of driving; thus, they use public transport despite having personal conveyance.
How to Deal with Phobias?
Individuals can suffer from weird phobias that hinder their overall performance and productivity. Hence, it is beneficial to consult a therapist for guidance regarding effective treatment options. Fitcy Health connects individuals with mental health problems with reliable, verified, and experienced specialists.
The tops to manage the symptoms of phobias while being near the fear-inducing stimulus are:
Understand the Situation
The person must acknowledge their feelings and differentiate their imagination from reality. They must remain conscious of their environment to gain control.
Deep Breathing
Inhaling and exhaling for thirty helps the individual divert attention and reduce stress.
Visualization
The individual must think of a positive aspect of life or time when they were happy to manage the physiological responses.
Look at the Evidence
Understanding that the object/situation cannot affect them physically and mentally. It allows the individual to face fear.
Seek Help
The person must talk to a close family member or friend for support.
How to Treat Phobias?
The medication in therapies that are proven effective in managing the psychological and psychological symptoms that correlate with a phobia are:
Exposure Therapy
The person faces the fear-inducing stimulus in phases. It helps them to become familiar with the object/situation and overcome their irrational fear.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The therapy aims to enable the individual to understand their negative thought patterns and make rational decisions. It helps change their behavior.
Use of Antidepressants
Medications help individuals manage their anxiety and stress to function adequately in every aspect of life. It helps people suffering from stress, panic attacks, and phobias.
What are the Most Common Phobias?
The top phobias that most people around the world experience include:
- Social Phobia
- Arachnophobia
- Cynophobia
- Astraphobia
- Claustrophobia
- Ophidiophobia
- Acrophobia
- Agoraphobia
How to Get Rid of Phobia?
The medications and psychotherapy allow the individual to manage symptoms that correlate with the specific phobia. Fitcy Health enables the person to connect to a therapist who can help them understand the cause of the irrational fear while maintaining confidentiality.
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