Are Fears Secretly Running Your Life? And jeopardizing your career potential

You avoid:

• Elevators, flights, or crowded places

• Confrontation, vulnerability, or even success

• Situations where you’re “not in control”

It’s exhausting. You keep building your life around what feels safe, but it’s getting smaller and smaller.

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Fear is a natural part of being human; it helps keep us safe. But when fear becomes overwhelming or irrational, it can hold you back from living fully. Whether you’re dealing with specific phobias or persistent fears that interfere with daily life, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

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What Are Fears and Phobias?

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Fears are emotional responses to real or perceived threats. They can be protective and adaptive in certain situations. But when fear becomes persistent and excessive, especially in response to something that poses little or no actual danger, it may be classified as a phobia.

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Common Types of Phobias:

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• Social Phobia (Social Anxiety)

• Agoraphobia (fear of open or crowded spaces)

• Specific Phobias (heights, flying, animals, needles, etc.)​

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These fears can trigger intense anxiety and lead to avoidance behaviors that impact your relationships, work, or overall well-being.

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People's Stories

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One person had lived with a lifelong phobia of vomit, until their dream of working in healthcare meant they might encounter it regularly. Wanting to help others in their new career, they knew it was time to face their fear.

 

Another developed a fear of flying after a sudden panic attack mid-flight. For years, work travel was impossible until they decided they were ready to take back control.

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How Therapy Can Help

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I’m Lourdes Ibarra, a licensed counselor who helps ambitious young adults heal from fears and phobias at the root, without years of talk therapy or exposure torture. Therapy provides a safe and compassionate space to understand your fears, uncover where they may be rooted, and begin the process of reclaiming your confidence and freedom.

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In our work together, we’ll explore the thoughts and physical sensations that arise when fear shows up. We'll take a gentle but empowering approach to help you face fears in a manageable way, at your pace and on your terms.​

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You Are Not Defined by Fear

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Everyone experiences fear, but fear doesn’t have to run the show. You have the capacity to build resilience, face what scares you, and move through it with strength and support.

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If fear is keeping you from doing what matters most, such as your career and relationships, let’s talk. Reach out for a first telehealth session today. You deserve to feel safe, empowered, and free to live life on your terms.