What is Exposure Therapy? 

• Exposure is a type of therapy where therapists help people gradually face fears in a safe environment to break the cycle of avoidance and worry.

• Exposure is not dangerous or new. In fact, it is a well-established treatment shown to be effective in hundreds of research studies across kids, teens, and adults.

• Exposure is believed to help people by reducing their anxious reaction to situations with repeated practice, build confidence around managing anxiety, and create new learning experiences.

• Exposure is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and is a recommended (ex., World Health Organization; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)first line treatment for anxiety according to numerous professional groups

Curious about what exposure treatment looks like?

Check out the Psych Show on YouTube!