Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety Support Group

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, often precipitated by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape. As a result, sufferers of agoraphobia may avoid public and/or unfamiliar places. In severe cases, the sufferer may become confined to their home, experiencing difficulty traveling from this "safe place."

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Where to get treatment for agoraphobia?

kittyfiftyfive
kittyfiftyfive
I'm in central Pennsylvania and found out yesterday that my county will not pay for mobile therapy for agoraphobia and the caseworker said that health insurance won't cover it. So that basically leaves me up the creek without a paddle. If my income were $400 less, the state would pay but unfortunately it's not. I don't know who provides the treatment or where they are located. Anyone in PA know anything about this?
anxietypath
anxietypath
I dont live in PA - so I cant really help you there. But I will suggest that you try to find a CBT & Exposure Therapy course. If its offered at a hospital or other larger treatment center, they will often adjust their rates on a sliding scale. And work with you to get you the help that you need. I would ask your doctor and make a bunch of phone calls - there are people out there that do try to help.

Also, look for things that will empower you - take up meditation or yoga - many times these things are offered free (or very inexpensive) and they can actually help tremendously in recovery.

Wish you success in your search.