Yes, phobias are mental illnesses under the umbrella of anxiety disorders. They are treatable through with the help of a mental health professional who will work with you to understand and overcome your phobia. While you may always have some negative feelings towards the object or situation at the center of your phobia, a therapist or other mental health professional can help you find ways to deal with the anxiety it causes and provide you with techniques you can use to calm yourself down when exposed. There is no cure for phobias, so it is important to continue working on your treatment using the techniques provided by your therapist along with continued exposure to the object or situation that causes you to fear and anxiety in order to keep your phobia in check. For more information, call us or schedule an appointment online! We serve patients from Creve Coeur MO, St. Louis MO, Independence MO, Olathe KS, Columbia MO, Craig KS, Spring Hill KS, Prathersville MO, Pierpont MO, Kirkwood MO, Kansas City MO, River Bend Mo & Beyond!