What happens is they will out-irrationalize you every time. You already know who is going to win. That's why undoing the 'Gordian Knot ' of unwanted thoughts, feelings, and beliefs is so important. The Gordian Knot has no beginning and no end. Dr. Linquist can help you with that over the phone.
Agoraphobia is usually a combination of several phobias.
You can read them and post your comments on their bulletin boards. Depends on the therapist and client, as to whether EMDR works for phobias. This person would go with you to social places and practice with you. A good friend might be just the support for that. My heart races, my legs go weak, and my hands tremble.