Therapy for Fear of Flying

If your fear of flying is stopping you from traveling, it might be time to speak with a therapist. We provide specialized therapy for overcoming fear of flying and other related phobias, helping you regain control and ease your anxiety about flying.

Are You Terrified of Flying?

Many people struggle with the idea of flying due to various reasons, such as feeling out of control, past traumatic experiences, or general anxiety about the situation. It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or anxious about the sounds and sensations of a flight. However, with the right approach and therapy, you can confront these fears and gain confidence in flying again.

Increased Anxiety and Distress

You might find yourself feeling more anxious and unsettled about flying, with small triggers causing disproportionate levels of stress. The anticipation of a flight could lead to intense anxiety, making it difficult to focus on other aspects of your life.

Avoidance and Hesitation

Alternatively, you may notice a strong tendency to avoid flying altogether, declining travel opportunities and feeling increasingly isolated from activities that involve air travel. This avoidance can stem from a deep-seated fear of flying and can disrupt your daily routine and interactions.

Therapy can help

Regardless of your struggles, you may be considering that it’s time to talk to a therapist.

Ready To Beat Your Fear Of Flying With MindWell NYC?

Does your fear of flying interfere with important things in your life? Is it holding you back? Stopping you from doing the things that you want? Whether you fly under great distress or avoid flying on airplanes all together, the best way to take control back is to confront your fears. At MindWell NYC, we offer exposure therapy, which is specifically designed to help people systematically face the things that they are afraid of or avoiding. Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan that meets your needs.

Our therapists use different types of exposure therapy to treat fear of flying, as well as other phobias. For example, your therapist may ask you to imagine different flying scenarios, have you watch videos of flights, or go to the airport for practice. We also provide state-of-the-art virtual reality exposure therapy, which allows you to get fully immersed in a flight situation without leaving the therapist’s office!

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy At MindWell NYC

Can’t get to the airport on your own? Afraid to take a trip with friends, family, or your significant other? Do you keep turning down business trip opportunities? At MindWell NYC we provide virtual reality exposure therapy, which allows you to experience flight-like conditions right from the safety of your therapist’s office!

Virtual reality exposure therapy uses the latest technology to simulate real-life experiences. During virtual reality exposure therapy, you will wear goggles with computer-generated images and the therapist will guide you through different flight scenes such as the airport, boarding a plane, take-off, turbulence, and landing. Your therapist can control different aspects of the flight scenarios in order to tailor them to your specific fears. As part of your treatment, you will be asked to book a flight so you can see the effects of virtual reality exposure therapy working in real life. Based on research, the fear of flying program is designed to be effective in 6-10 sessions, though your therapist will work with you to figure out the best treatment plan suited to your needs.

Many individuals feel overwhelmed by the variety of methods and challenges involved in overcoming a fear of flying.

With so many approaches and potential roadblocks, it’s tough to navigate what works best for you. Addressing your fear of flying with targeted support is key; it helps clarify your options, address specific obstacles, and create a personalized plan to overcome your fear effectively.