Flying Anxiety Treatment Goals

The first step in flying anxiety treatment is setting goals. I usually set three overall goals for this type of treatment. However, the actual details can vary based on the severity of the anxiety and anxiety connection and your specific needs. Here are some common treatment goals for flying anxiety.

Understanding and Education

By the end of treatment, I hope to help you better understand the mechanics of flying, the safety measures in place, and the statistics supporting air travel safety. Providing accurate information about the various aspects of flying can help dispel misconceptions and irrational fears. This is an essential initial step in cognitive-behavioral treatment and will be the backdrop against which we will later identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs related to traveling by airplane. 

Flying Anxiety Treatment Toolkit

I want to work to help you develop a toolkit that helps you with your particular fears. This toolkit will be uniquely tailored to when you experience your fears. It may include visualization, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback, positive self-talk, and mindfulness meditation. It may also include building a positive support network and communicating more effectively when fearful. Finally, it may include other aspects of self-care before and after flights, such as ways to fall asleep, nutrition tips, and exercise ideas.

Exposure and Goal Setting

The other goal of flying anxiety treatment is exposure through technology such as virtual reality that can simulate anxiety and flying experiences in a controlled environment, guided visualization, or actual slights. We will set goals to gradually increase exposure at a pace that you are comfortable with, perhaps starting with just visiting an airport without boarding an airplane and watching planes take off and land. I want you to feel a sense of accomplishment after these steps!

Flying Anxiety Treatment Initial Steps

The first step we will do is to educate you about flying and aviation. Learning about the safety measures, statistics, and the science behind flight can help dispel myths and misconceptions contributing to fear. That will help us start identifying and challenging negative thought patterns related to anxiety while flying. Our goal will be to replace irrational fears with more rational and realistic beliefs.

What Causes Anxiety While Flying

It’s not always essential to know precisely where anxiety and flying became connected in the first place. In fact, for many people, the reason stays elusive even if we try. The good news is that, unlike many other challenges I treat, knowing the reasons is not essential. We will still talk about it since many people are curious about why this is happening. There are different reasons that people describe for their flight anxiety, including:

1. Fear of the unknown: Many people fear the novel aspects of flight, such as the sensation of being in the air, turbulence, and the complexity of aircraft systems. This fear is often overcome after a few flights, though avoidance of flying due to these fears can lead to increased fear.
2. Fear of crashes: Although statistically rare, concerns about plane crashes can be a significant source of worry. High-profile aviation incidents in the media, as can realistic depictions in movies and TV, can exacerbate this fear and connect anxiety and flying.
3. Claustrophobia: The limited space within an aircraft cabin can trigger a fear of enclosed spaces, especially on long flights, as can a fear of heights.
4. Lack of control: Passengers have no control over the flight, which can be distressing for those who like to control their environment. Turbulence can cause discomfort for many passengers who want to feel like they have control, even though it’s a normal part of flying.
5. Fear of terrorism: Concerns about terrorism and hijacking can connect flying and anxiety, especially in the aftermath of high-profile incidents.
6. Previous traumatic experiences: Individuals who have experienced a traumatic flight or other stressful incidents during travel may develop flight anxiety as a result.

Less Common Causes of a Anxiety and Flying Connection

1. Social anxiety: Some people may fear the social aspects, such as sitting close to strangers or worrying about interactions with attendants and fellow passengers.
2. Health concerns: People with medical conditions or fearing becoming ill on an airplane may experience fear.
3. Fear of flying alone: Flying without a companion can be a source of fear for some individuals.
4. Generalized anxiety: People with a tendency toward worry may experience a flying and anxiety connection due to the stressors and uncertainties associated with air travel.
5. Noise and discomfort: The loud sounds, crowded conditions, and the discomfort of sitting in a confined space for an extended period can contribute to anxiety.

It’s important to note that anxiety while flying can range from mild discomfort to a debilitating condition. Many strategies, including therapy, relaxation techniques, and medications, can help individuals manage and overcome their flight anxiety. If you or someone you know struggles with this, consider seeking support from a mental health professional or a flight anxiety program to address the specific triggers and fears.

Exposure and Relaxation

Our next step is to gradually – at a comfortable pace – expose yourself to the aspects of the flying and anxiety connection. This could start with looking at pictures of airplanes, then watching videos of takeoffs and landings, and eventually progressing to simulated flights and actual flights. At this point, we will also work on relaxation techniques that might include deep breathing exercises to calm your body’s physiological responses to anxiety and flying, learning to relax your muscles systematically to reduce tension and promote a sense of calm, and mindfulness and meditation, which help you stay focused on the present moment and reduce excessive worrying about the future.

Adjunctive Therapy

We might use virtual reality to allow you to experience anxiety and flying in a controlled and simulated environment. It can be a helpful tool for gradually desensitizing yourself to anxiety while flying. We might also see if there are local support groups if you want to connect with others who share similar fears and can provide a sense of understanding and community. Sharing experiences and coping strategies can be empowering.

While medications may help some people, they do not cure flying anxiety. You can talk to your primary care provider about medications for short-term relief while we work on fixing things longer-term.

Flying anxiety is sometimes the only presenting concern when people come for treatment, but at other times, there are other anxieties that people want to work on. I can tailor my services in either case.

Flying Anxiety Last Steps

Over time, we’ll work on exposing yourself to increasingly real-life scenarios. This might start with spending time at an airport, then progressing to short flights, and eventually longer ones. It will be essential to recognize and celebrate your achievements along the way. Each step you take toward overcoming flying anxiety is a significant accomplishment.

A Case of Anxiety While Flying

Sarah is a 32-year-old woman with severe anxiety while flying. Her fear centers around turbulence and the lack of control. She has avoided flying for ten years, but a family wedding abroad has forced her to reconsider.

• In therapy, Sarah learns how to challenge her catastrophic thinking by learning facts about air travel safety. She practices mindfulness techniques when imagining herself on a flight. For example, she works to disengage the anxiety and flying connection by challenging her thoughts:
  • Identifying negative thoughts: “I’m sure the plane will crash during turbulence.”
  • Challenging thoughts with logic: “I’ve flown many times, and nothing bad has happened. Planes are built to withstand turbulence.
• Sarah engages in progressive exercises designed to reduce the anxiety and flying connection.
  • Video exposure: She watches videos of planes taking off and landing while practicing relaxation exercises. Over time, she feels more comfortable with the idea of flight.
  • Imagination Exposure: Then I ask her to imagine being in different stages of a flight (e.g., packing for the trip, boarding the plane, experiencing takeoff). I guide her to focus on breathing and managing anxiety during these visualizations.
  • Real-Life Exposure: Before she takes a longer flight, she books a short, easy one to expose her to real air travel while using coping mechanisms learned in therapy.
• During the practice flight, she uses deep breathing and muscle relaxation. Though she experiences mild fear during turbulence, she is able to remind herself that it’s normal and not dangerous. She uses these techniques:
  • Deep Breathing: Inhaling slowly through the nose for four counts, holding for four, and exhaling for six.
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR): Gradually tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to release tension.
  • Mindfulness Meditation: Staying grounded in the present moment to calm racing thoughts.

Through therapy, Sarah significantly reduces the anxiety and flying connection and can attend the wedding with more confidence.

Summary and My Work

Your treatment process for anxiety while flying will be highly individualized – what works for one person might not work for another. You can see one example of therapy for flying in another post. In my integrative psychological practice, I combine multiple therapies that address these fears, finding the perfect match for each client. We can also pursue other goals in our work together.

I look forward to talking with you further if you want to learn more about my flying anxiety treatment.

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Sue is a young woman who entered therapy for fear of flying after becoming very fearful of flying soon after her first child was born. She is quite worried because her job requires travel every once in a while, and she has family in other parts of the country whom she enjoys seeing. She has no idea why this fear developed, but it has become severe, with significant anticipatory anxiety. Her symptoms include intense anxiety, mild panic, rumination, and pervasive worry.

Fear of Flying Treatment Initial Steps

There are two initial steps of a fear of flying treatment course:

Fear of Flying Treatment Step One: Gathering History

We start our fear of flying treatment by gathering Sue’s history. She tells me when the symptoms started and what was happening in her life. We discuss how the fears have evolved, including the thoughts that accompany them, the evolution of her anticipatory anxiety, and what she has done in response to the fear. Understanding the origins of the fear can be helpful as treatment moves along, however it can be elusive and understanding it is often not imperative.

Fear of Flying Treatment Step Two: Setting Goals

We continue our fear of flying treatment by setting our goals. We break the fear of flying into its component chronological parts: anticipatory anxiety, feelings that day, and sensations and thoughts aboard the aircraft. Our overarching goal is to reduce the anxiety enough not to cause undue stress, anxiety, and distraction. Our treatment method will be Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a widely used and effective treatment for many phobias, including fear of flying. Goals at this stage may include reducing (for example, on a scale of 1-10) the anticipatory anxiety and during flight anxiety, not hesitating to travel, and learning new coping strategies.

We aim to identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs related to flying and replace them with more realistic and positive ones. We will investigate what her particular worries are. For example, she lists worries that turbulence could bring the plane down and that something unexpected will happen like she’s read about happening to other aircraft. 

Fear of Flying Treatment Course

It’s time to dive in and begin since Sue has set a goal of being able to fly to an important conference that is occurring in 6 weeks, so we start with three initial fear of flying treatment strategies:

Challenging Irrational Thoughts

We look at each automatic and irrational thought she has about flying so we can later challenge them individually. We talk about why her anxiety exists in the first place (in her case, because she has a greater sense of responsibility now that she is a mom and because she is much more aware of her mortality than she was when she was younger). Then we take measurements, such as how much time she dreads flying daily. These measurements will help Sue see how she is progressing in therapy for fear of flying in a measurable and therefore motivating way.

Cognitive Restructuring

The second step is using the information captured in step one to begin cognitive restructuring. She will learn to challenge her irrational and exaggerated thoughts by using flight safety data, reminding herself of the real reason she is scared, and finding ways to practice distraction. Our goal at first is not to eliminate the anxiety but to show measurable progress in reducing the time she is anxious each day.

Fear of Flying Treatment Through Gradual Exposure

We begin to expose her to flying-related stimuli, starting with less anxiety-provoking situations (such as watching videos of airplanes safely taking off and landing, using virtual reality to simulate flights, and even having her go to the airport to watch flights taking off and landing safely). She also goes to websites where she can see a diagram of all the planes safely in the air.

Conquering the Fear

The next step is actually flying. I do not push this step until Sue feels ready, but it becomes quite essential when she does. Since she does not have actual travel planned, she volunteers to take a short trip from Boston to New York for her work to go to a convention. This is ideal because the flight is short, and others from her work are going, which will provide distraction. She can also get support from a close friend who she will sit next to.

These three steps may be mixed and matched as treatment progresses, as we may return to steps one and two after she progresses in steps three and four.

Fear of Flying Treatment Adjunctive Steps

As an additional step for her fear of flying treatment, Sue joins an online support group to interact with others who share similar fears. This can provide a sense of understanding, validation, and encouragement. Sharing experiences, coping strategies, and success stories can help alleviate anxiety and build confidence. She also learned various self-help techniques to complement our formal treatment to build a toolkit she could use before and during the flight. These include deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, easy visualization, and the practice of mindfulness meditation.

The Results and Other Possibilities

In the end, Sue’s anxiety did not completely disappear. We expected this from the beginning because taking actual flights and experiencing the relief and validation of landing safely each time is usually needed to overcome the fear entirely. Most people find that fear of flying goes away in steps, where the person realizes that the flight they are taking next is not causing as much anxiety as the last flight did. Sue will likely be no exception. She did get enough relief to make sure she did not miss a family event and a work conference, and she called after these two flights to say that getting on those airplanes accelerated her reduction in fear.

While this client decided that she could address her fear of flying without medication, she could have gone to her doctor for advice and information since medication, in some cases, can help manage anxiety symptoms associated with flight. Anti-anxiety medications, personal or short-acting sedatives, can help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation during flight decisions that should always be made with the advice and guidance of an MD.

This client also wanted to work on her difficulty in her individual fear of flying treatment, even though some think group treatment can be powerful. I have some trusted groups I refer to for those who I think would do better in group treatment. This type of treatment can also adjunct individual flying anxiety treatment.

Therapy for Fear of Flying Conclusions

Flying anxiety, also known as aviophobia, can be a challenging and distressing issue for many people, such as our fictitious client described above. Therapy for fear of flying can be a helpful and effective way to address and overcome this fear. The approaches listed above are often beneficial. In addition, therapy for fear of flying might also include:

Virtual Reality Therapy for Fear of Flying

I sometimes use virtual reality technology to simulate experiences in a controlled environment. This allows cluents to gradually face their fear and become more comfortable with the idea of flying. VR therapy does require additional technology, but it can be quite effective. VR therapy for fear of flying works particularly well when a client needs a little more help with gradual exposure before actually going on a plane.

Hypnosis as a Therapy for Fear of Flying

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help individuals access their subconscious mind. Therapists may use suggestions to reframe negative beliefs and associations related to flying. I do not provide hypnosis as a therapy for fear of flying, but I can refer you to someone who does. In fact, this is one case where two therapists can work well, with one providing hypnotherapy and me providing the CBT structure around that approach.

It’s important to note that the effectiveness of therapy can vary from person to person, and a combination of approaches that may or may not be similar to the above may be best for you. My experience in treating phobias and anxiety disorders helps me develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

My Fear of Flying Treatment Services

Please note that this and all examples on my website involve fictitious people – they describe a general treatment course, and your flying anxiety treatment may differ depending on your unique needs, circumstances, and etiology of symptoms. The steps outlined above are generally what we do in therapy for fear of flying, but we take each step at the pace with which you are comfortable. In some cases, there is a specific goal – an upcoming flight that cannot be avoided, for example – and we will discuss how to proceed to meet that goal.

Therapy for fear of flying can be interwoven with other approaches and specialties or stand-alone. It is not uncommon for executive coaching or college admissions consulting to include this form of treatment because these people often have to do some traveling.

I hope this helps give an example of what fear of flying treatment would be like. Of course, feel free to contact me to review your situation and how I might help.

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If your fear is severe and you would prefer to work on things with a professional who can tailor techniques to your specific background, or if you feel that a set time to work on this anxiety would be a good fit, feel free to contact me or schedule a consultation. Here is a start to conquer your anxiety on flights alone.

How to Get Over Flight Anxiety: Tips

Here are some steps you can take to help you learn how to get over flight anxiety. If you do not experience this phobia but have a companion that does, these can also be helpful.:

Flight Anxiety Before the Flight:

For many people, the worst part about anxiety on flights is the anticipation. These tips will help you get to the day of your flight without too much distress.

1. Identify Your Triggers: Identify the aspects that trigger your fear. It could be turbulence, takeoff, landing, claustrophobia, or a fear of heights. Once you pinpoint your triggers, you can address them more effectively in the following steps.
2. Educate Yourself: Learn about the incredible amount of duplicative safety measures and procedures involved in air travel. Understanding how airplanes work and the safety protocols in place can help alleviate some fears. Seeing flight safety statistics can also be comforting. Going to a site that shows all the planes currently in the air can also be reassuring.
3. Gradual Exposure: Start with small steps to gradually expose yourself to flying. This could involve visiting an airport without boarding, watching videos, or taking short domestic trips before attempting longer international ones.
4. Join Support Groups: Consider joining support groups or online communities where you can connect with others who share similar fears. Sharing experiences and coping strategies can provide valuable support and encouragement.
5. Stay Healthy: Prioritize self-care leading up to your trip. Get enough rest, eat nutritious meals, and avoid excessive caffeine or alcohol, which can exacerbate anxiety.

Flight Anxiety During the Flight:

Congratulations if you experience flight anxiety but have gotten on the plane. These self-help tips will help you get through.

1. Use Breathing and Relaxation Techniques: Practice deep breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to help you learn how to get over flight anxiety by managing fear. This can include progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, or the practice of mindfulness techniques.
2. Visualize Positive Outcomes: Use visualization techniques to imagine yourself having a calm and enjoyable airplane ride. Visualize the entire journey, including takeoff, cruising, and landing, while focusing on feelings of relaxation and comfort.
3. Distract Yourself: Engage in activities that divert your attention. Bring a book, listen to music, watch a movie, or converse with your travel companion to keep your mind occupied.
4. Communicate with the Flight Crew: Inform the attendants about your anxiety. They are trained to handle anxious passengers and may be able to provide reassurance or guidance. Even saying “hello” to the pilots when you board can bring relief.

After the Flight:

While some people experience relief after they deboard, others experience residual anxiety and stress. For the latter, I suggest the following how to get over flight anxiety self-help tips:

1. Address lingering stress by practicing self-care afterward. Get enough rest, enjoy activities, and spend time with loved ones. Engage in relaxation exercises to help reduce residual stress. Practice grounding techniques, such as focusing on your breath or using sensory objects, to help reconnect with the present moment and reduce any feelings of overwhelm.
2. Reassess the Experience: Sometimes, people replay the experience, dissecting every detail and worrying about what could have gone wrong. Instead of dwelling on this, focus on the positive aspects of your trip or the sense of accomplishment you gained from facing your fear.
3. Get Professional Support: If the anxiety persists and interferes with your daily life, self-help may not be enough. A therapist can help you process your feelings, provide coping strategies, and work with you to develop a plan for managing anxiety related to flying.

Self-Help FAQs

Here are the answers to some common inquiries I receive from people with this phobia:

Do I need to figure out what is causing my anxiety on flights?

No. While for some, the causes of their symptoms are obvious, such as pre-existing claustrophobia, a bad experience on a prior trip, or a fear of heights, many people don’t know why their fear started. In that case, you may be quite curious about why you developed this phobia, and therapy can often help uncover the reasons. Still, there is a lot you can do, including the tips on this page, that do not necessitate knowing why the phobia started in the first place.

Does anxiety on flights sometimes go away on its own?

In some cases, it does go away on its own, but self-help techniques or formal therapy can usually speed up that process. This is particularly true if you don’t fly a lot, so you have few opportunities to challenge your irrational or exaggerated beliefs. It is important to note that flight anxiety is much less likely to go away if you avoid flying altogether,

Can I take a short practice flight with others who have anxiety on flights?

Yes, I can refer you to some programs where you can go on a short trip to challenge your fear and others experiencing the same thing and want to learn how to get over flight anxiety. This can feel comforting and allows you to challenge your fear but for a controlled time. You should also realize that on any given airplane, a significant number of people experience flight anxiety.

Are self-help techniques enough?

Many people can conquer their anxiety on flights through self-help techniques. However, it depends on the severity of your symptoms, how long you’ve had them, and, to some degree, what is causing them. Usually, therapy speeds the process, and sometimes, therapy is necessary to help you learn how to get over flight anxiety.

These are some common questions people ask about anxiety on flights, but remember that you can contact me any time if you have other questions. Initial consultations are always free.

How to Get Over Flight Anxiety: Summary

Overcoming flight anxiety, also known as aviophobia, involves a combination of cognitive strategies, relaxation techniques, and gradual exposure to flying. Here is a summary of the information in this post and elsewhere in this site:

1. Educate Yourself About Flying

• Understand How Planes Work: Learning about the mechanics of flying, how planes are built for safety, and how turbulence is expected can help reduce irrational fears and anxiety on flights.
• Read About Airline Safety: Commercial air travel is one of the safest modes of transportation. Reminding yourself of this fact may help ease your anxiety on flights.

2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Flight Anxiety

• CBT is highly effective for anxiety disorders. I can help you challenge irrational fears and teach you coping mechanisms to manage anxiety on Flights.
• Exposure Therapy: Gradual exposure to flying (e.g., visiting the airport, sitting in a plane while on the ground, etc.) can desensitize you to the fear over time.

3. Practice Relaxation Techniques

• Deep Breathing: Practice slow, deep breathing to calm your nervous system when anxiety arises. Inhale deeply for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and exhale for 4.
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Tense and release each muscle group in your body to alleviate physical tension caused by anxiety.
• Visualization: To distract your mind from anxious thoughts, imagine a peaceful scenario, like being on a quiet beach or walking in a calm forest.

4. Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques

• Stay in the Present: Mindfulness practices, such as focusing on sensations (what you can see, hear, and feel) during the flight, can keep you grounded and prevent anxious spiraling.
• 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique: Identify 5 things you see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste to refocus your mind.

5. Distraction

• Entertainment: Bring books, movies, music, or puzzles to occupy your mind during the flight. For some, distraction plays a key role in overcoming flight anxiety.
• Engage with Fellow Passengers: Talking to someone can help distract you from your anxiety and make the flight more comfortable.

6. Prepare for the Flight

• Arrive Early: Avoid the added stress of rushing by giving yourself plenty of time to get to the airport and settle in before your flight.
• Choose Your Seat: Sit where you feel most comfortable, such as an aisle seat (for easy movement) or a window seat (to see outside).
• Bring Comfort Items: Having something familiar, like a travel pillow, blanket, or calming essential oils (lavender), can make you feel more at ease.

7. Limit Caffeine and Alcohol

• Avoid Stimulants: Caffeine can increase anxiety and make it harder to relax.
• Limit Alcohol: While a drink might seem like it will help calm your nerves, alcohol can actually heighten anxiety and lead to dehydration.

8. Enroll in a Fear of Flying Course

• Many airlines and organizations offer fear-of-flying courses that provide education, exposure, and therapeutic support. These courses often include simulated flights and expert advice to help you overcome anxiety on flights

9. Focus on the Destination

• Remind yourself why you’re flying. Focus on the excitement of reaching your destination—whether it’s a vacation, visiting family, or an important work trip. Keeping the end goal in mind can shift your focus from fear to anticipation, a key to how to get over flight anxiety.

Overcoming Flight Anxiety: Case Example

Emily, a 28-year-old marketing professional, had struggled with flying anxiety for years. Her fear stemmed from a turbulent flight she experienced as a teenager, leading to avoidance behaviors such as opting for long road trips instead of flying. However, when she was promoted to a role that required frequent travel, she realized she needed to confront her fear.

Challenges

• Racing heart, nausea, and sweating before and during airplane trips.
• Panic attacks when experiencing turbulence.
• Avoidance of air travel, leading to missed opportunities.

Self-Help Strategies for Overcoming Flight Anxiety

1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques for Overcoming Flight Anxiety
   • Emily identified negative thought patterns, such as “The plane will crash,” and replaced them with facts like “Air travel is statistically the safest mode of transport.”
   • She used cognitive restructuring to shift her mindset from fear-based to rational thinking.
2. Gradual Exposure Therapy
   • Started by watching videos to desensitize herself.
   • Visited the airport without flying to familiarize herself with the environment.
   • Took short airplane trips to build confidence, a key to overcoming flight anxiety.
3. Breathing & Relaxation Techniques for Overcoming Flight Anxiety
   • Practiced diaphragmatic breathing before and during.
   • Used progressive muscle relaxation to reduce physical tension.
4. Distraction & Mindfulness
   • She listened to calming music and podcasts to divert her focus.
   • She practiced mindfulness by concentrating on her senses instead of worrying.
5. Education on Aviation Safety
   • She spoke with a pilot to understand turbulence and airplane mechanics.
   • Read materials on how airplanes are designed to withstand turbulence.
6. Medication & Natural Remedies (as needed)
   • Consulted a doctor about using anti-anxiety medication for overcoming flight anxiety.
   • Used lavender oil and herbal teas to promote relaxation.

Results and Conclusion

After consistently applying these self-help techniques, Emily successfully reduced her anxiety. Over time, she could fly without panic and even started enjoying the experience. Her quality of life and career opportunities improved significantly.

This case highlights how a combination of cognitive strategies, exposure therapy, relaxation techniques, and education can help individuals overcome flight anxiety.

How to Get Over Flight Anxiety with My Help

Remember that learning how to how to get over flight anxiety is a gradual process, and it’s normal to experience setbacks. Be patient with yourself and celebrate small victories. With persistence and the right strategies, overcoming flight anxiety is possible, and air travel can become a more comfortable experience.

You’ll need to challenge yourself with the techniques above and use gradual exposure (including flying) to see if they are working. One thing we can do in my office that may be hard to do on your own is guided visualization, a form of exposure that can help with overcoming flight anxiety. Individual therapy can also help you gain new insights related to your flight anxiety and help you in other areas.

Please contact me or schedule a consultation if you find these and other flight anxiety self-help strategies insufficient or want to speed up the process. I can design treatment around your specific fears and triggers, and if you would like, I can be available to help with flight anxiety when you need me through my clinical specialties.

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