We offer in-person fear of flying therapy for adults in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area from our Bloomington office. We also provide secure online therapy for clients located anywhere in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa.

Not at all. Many people begin therapy because they're tired of missing out on travel and want to be ready when opportunities arise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Individual therapy sessions are $190.

State of Mind Therapy is a private-pay practice, but some insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits that may reimburse you for a portion of the cost.

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If turbulence makes you anxious, you may find yourself watching the flight map, checking weather apps, studying the flight attendants, or trying to convince yourself that everything is safe. While these strategies can provide temporary relief, relying on reassurance can sometimes keep the fear going. Therapy can help you practice experiencing the uncertainty and physical sensations of turbulence without needing to make the anxiety disappear.

Claustrophobia on a plane can make you feel trapped, especially once the doors close and leaving is no longer an option. Treatment may involve gradually practicing situations and sensations associated with feeling confined while learning to respond differently to the urge to escape. We can’t guarantee you'll never feel claustrophobic—but we can help you build confidence and skills that allow you to still fly comfortably.

Many nervous flyers try to feel completely calm before they're willing to fly. We take a different approach. Rather than waiting for anxiety to disappear, practice allowing uncomfortable thoughts and sensations to be there while continuing with what matters to you. Reducing reassurance-seeking, excessive flight research, and other anxiety-driven behaviors can also be an important part of building confidence.