Fear & Phobia Therapy in Englewood, Serving All of Bergen County, NJ
Do panic attacks, constant worry, sleepless nights, or overwhelming fear keep you from work, school, or family time? Are you avoiding situations you used to enjoy or feeling trapped by anxiety? At Clear Light Therapy, we help adults, teens, and parents break free from fear and phobias using evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and ERP. Together, we guide you to face fears safely, reduce anxiety, and regain control—often seeing meaningful progress in the very first session.
Understanding Phobias and Fear-Based Anxiety
Phobias are intense, persistent fears of specific situations, objects, or experiences. Unlike everyday worries or stress, phobias can take over your life, making even routine activities feel overwhelming or impossible. They can interfere with work, school, relationships, social events, travel, and daily routines, leaving you feeling trapped, frustrated, or isolated.
Some of the most common phobias we help clients overcome include:
Public speaking anxiety
Medical fears / needles / doctors
Social judgment fears
Vomiting (Emetophobia)
Claustrophobia (tight spaces)
Agoraphobia (fear of panic-inducing places)
Flying and travel anxiety
Fear of heights or choking
Most people try to cope with fear by avoiding it or using techniques like breathing exercises or distraction. While these can help temporarily, avoidance actually strengthens phobias over time. Therapy helps you break the cycle of avoidance and retrain your brain to respond with confidence and calm.
How We Help: Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that fuel fear and avoidance. By learning how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, you can take practical steps to reduce anxiety and regain control. CBT is widely recognized as a first-line therapy for phobias, panic, and anxiety.
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is one of the most effective approaches for phobias. It gradually exposes you to situations or sensations that trigger fear, while preventing avoidance or safety behaviors. Over time, your brain learns that these experiences are not dangerous, and anxiety naturally decreases. ERP is particularly helpful for:
Panic attacks
Social anxiety and performance fears
Medical or needle-related phobias
Flying and travel fears
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT teaches you to stop fighting your fear and instead develop psychological flexibility. By learning to accept anxious feelings while committing to meaningful actions, you regain control of your life, even in the presence of fear. ACT is especially useful for high-achieving adults, busy parents, and teens struggling with perfectionism, work stress, or constant worry.
Who We Work With:
We provide therapy for:
High-achieving adults and professionals overwhelmed by fear, panic, or avoidance
Parents managing anxiety, phobias, and burnout
Teens and young adults struggling with school, social, or performance-related fears
Individuals experiencing panic attacks, chronic worry, or fear-based avoidance
Our approach combines CBT, ACT, ERP, and DBT-informed strategies to provide personalized, compassionate care for every client.
Serving Bergen County & Surrounding Towns
Our in-person office is located in Englewood, NJ, and we offer virtual sessions throughout New Jersey. We serve clients in:
Saddle River | Upper Saddle River | Ridgewood | Wyckoff | Ramsey | Englewood | Tenafly | Englewood Cliffs | Alpine | Ho-Ho-Kus | Woodcliff Lake | Haworth | Cresskill | Demarest
This ensures anyone in Bergen County or surrounding areas can access high-quality, same-week therapy for fears and phobias.
Same week openings, no wait lists.