Treatment for Fear of Driving

Are you afraid to drive? Are you frightened by driving on freeways or highways? Bridges or tunnel? In the mountains? On hills? Along the coast?

Does driving make you nervous? Have you been in an auto accident? Are you to frightened to get behind the wheel again?

Are you afraid to drive new places? Do you only follow routes that you know?

How would overcoming your fear make your life better? Would you:

• See family and friends more often?
• Have more choices for work or school?
• Have more fun? Be happier?
• Drive places you have wanted to visit?

Overcome Fear of Driving

Dr. McMahon can help you get over your fears and drive more comfortably. As you overcome your fears, you will feel better about yourself and be able to go where you want more comfortably.

Dr. McMahon can help you learn new ways of thinking about fear and specific techniques for coping with anxiety. She uses a variety of proven techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Virtual Reality Therapy, hypnotherapy, and EMDR. Dr. McMahon has more than 30 years of experience as a psychologist and specializes in treating anxiety and fears. Most people start feeling better after only a few sessions with Dr. McMahon.

Virtual reality makes treatment for fear of driving faster and more effective because you can experience driving under different conditions without leaving the office. Dr. McMahon controls the simulation and can help you become more comfortable driving.

Call Dr. McMahon at 415-625-3565 for more information.