Exposure therapy: A form of treatment where individuals gradually face their fears in a controlled environment, helping them become desensitized to the feared object or situation.
Systematic desensitization: A technique that combines relaxation exercises with exposure therapy, aiming to replace anxiety responses with relaxation responses when confronted with the feared stimulus.
Cognitive restructuring: An approach that focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns associated with the phobia, aiming to change irrational beliefs into more rational ones.