Therapy for Fear of Flying
Stop Letting Fear Decide Where Life Can Take You
Specialized therapy for adults ready to overcome their fear of flying and get back to the people, places, and experiences that matter most.
✓ Specialized Fear of Flying Therapy
✓ Evidence-Based Treatment (ERP, ACT & CBT)
✓ In-Person & Online Therapy
✓ Private Pay | $190 per 60 minute session
Does this sound familiar?
Maybe you've spent weeks worrying about an upcoming flight.
Maybe you've canceled vacations, avoided work travel, or missed important family events because flying felt impossible.
Maybe you've driven for hours instead of taking a short flight.
Or maybe you still fly—but every trip is filled with dread. You feel sick to your stomach, count down the days until it's over, constantly check turbulence and weather forecasts, grip the armrests during takeoff, and sometimes can't even enjoy your trip because you're already worrying about the flight home.
You might even find yourself thinking:
"This is just who I am."
"I'll never be someone who enjoys flying."
We hear stories like this from clients every week.
The good news is that it doesn't have to stay this way.
Life Gets Bigger Again
Imagine feeling excited about planning trips instead of wondering whether you'll be able to handle the flight.
Imagine visiting your children or grandchildren without weeks of anxiety leading up to the trip.
Imagine saying yes to work opportunities, destination weddings, or international adventures instead of automatically saying no.
For many of our clients, overcoming fear of flying isn't just about airplanes.
It's about getting your freedom back and saying yes to the people, places, and experiences that matter most.
Why Knowing the Facts Isn't Enough
By the time you reach out to us, you've probably already done your homework.
You already know:
✓Flying is safe
✓Turbulence is normal
✓The statistics are reassuring
And yet...you still feel anxious every time it's time to fly.
If information alone solved fear of flying, you probably wouldn't still be struggling.
That's because fear of flying isn't rooted in a lack of information.
It's often maintained by patterns like avoiding flights, endlessly researching, seeking reassurance, depending on medication or alcohol, or waiting until you finally feel "ready."
A More Targeted Approach to Fear of Flying
Avoidance
Reassurance
Endless researching
Waiting until you feel ready
What Keeps People Stuck
Understand anxiety
Face fear gradually
Build confidence
Return to travel
How Therapy Helps
Meet Your Fear of Flying Therapists
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Justin Matthews, LICSW
Justin's passion for aviation began when he earned his private pilot's license at 17. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force as a flight mechanic, crew chief, and flight engineer before later working as an aviation maintenance planner for a commercial airline.
He also knows firsthand what it's like to feel trapped by anxiety. After recovering from panic disorder himself, Justin understands the fear of panic symptoms, the urge to avoid situations that feel unsafe, and the desire to stop letting anxiety dictate your life.
Today, he combines his aviation background, personal experience overcoming panic disorder, and specialized anxiety training to help fearful flyers regain confidence and freedom.
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Jenny Matthews, LMFT
Jenny has lived experience with flight anxiety and now specializes in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, panic, and phobias using evidence-based approaches. She understands what it's like when fear starts limiting your world—and how life can expand again when it no longer gets to make the decisions.
Our goal isn't to help you get rid of anxiety.
It's to help you stop being afraid of anxiety.
What Therapy Looks Like
Understand
Learn how anxiety and fear of flying work.
Learn
Respond differently to anxious thoughts and physical sensations.
Practice
Gradually face feared situations in a supportive, structured way
Fly
Build confidence through experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. Many people begin therapy because they're tired of missing out on travel and want to be ready when opportunities arise.
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Not necessarily. While more time is always helpful, many clients make meaningful progress even when they have an upcoming flight. We'll work with you to determine the best approach based on your timeline.
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Absolutely. Many of our clients have worked with therapists before and found therapy helpful. Fear of flying often benefits from a more specialized treatment approach focused specifically on the patterns that keep flight anxiety going.
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Exposure is an important part of effective treatment for many people with fear of flying, but it isn't about throwing you into overwhelming situations.
We'll work collaboratively to create a plan that feels manageable while helping you make meaningful progress toward your goals.
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We can in cases where that would be most helpful. We'll discuss your individual needs during therapy and determine what options may be appropriate.
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Therapy sessions are $190 for a 60-minute session.
We are a private-pay practice and can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Take the First Step Toward Flying with More Confidence
You don't have to wait until fear gets worse. You don't have to wait until another opportunity passes you by. And you don't have to figure this out on your own.
If you're ready to stop letting fear determine where life can take you, we'd love to help.
Complete the form below, and we'll be in touch to discuss the next steps.