Emetophobia is an intense, persistent fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit. While many people dislike throwing up, emetophobia goes far beyond discomfort. Kendra DeFrank, MA, LCPC discusses how disruptive this specific phobia is to daily life for those who struggle with it and how it can be effectively treated using EMDR, CBT, and Exposure Therapy.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based method for treating trauma-based issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, EMDR is a versatile therapy that extends well beyond one diagnosis. It can effectively treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including phobias. Read more to hear Kendra DeFrank, MA, LCPC explains what a phobia is, how it develops, and how EMDR can help.