Juan has an intense fear of snakes. His therapist treats the phobia by having Juan approach a small snake from a distance and wait each time he becomes anxious. As the anxiety subsides, Juan takes a step closer. Juan's therapist is using

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Juan has an intense fear of snakes. His therapist treats the phobia by having Juan approach a small snake from a distance and wait each time he becomes anxious. As the anxiety subsides, Juan takes a step closer. Juan's therapist is using ​

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The therapist is using exposure therapy, where Juan is gradually exposed to the feared object (snake) and waits for his anxiety to decrease before moving closer, helping him to overcome his phobia.

Juan Has an Intense Fear of Snakes