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It may be looking at photos or listening to voices on tape. It could also mean a face-to- face encounter with that person. The therapist will accompany them for support so that they can face their fears head on.
With CBT, this therapy must connect directly with the anxieties of the person and geared toward what they need. The only thing that will affect them is how uncomfortable they will feel because of the heightened anxiety. However, that is only temporary.
This type of therapy lasts for about three months or 12 weeks. It can be done as a one- on-one, or it can be with a group of people that are suffering from similar conditions. For social phobia, group therapy is better because a person will have to interact with other people. For certain anxiety disorders, medication may be required in order for the treatment to be effective.
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