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Break Free with Tailored Phobia Treatment Solutions Just for You

Overcoming fears that limit your life begins with personalized phobia treatment designed to address your unique challenges. We offer compassionate support and proven techniques to help you conquer anxiety, whether you are struggling with social phobias, specific fears, or general anxiety triggers. Serving the Cumming, GA area, our approach combines cognitive-behavioral strategies and therapeutic interventions tailored to your needs. When you choose J. Scott Matthews, LPC, you’re taking the first step toward lasting relief and increased confidence. Contact us today to start your journey toward freedom from fear.

Transform Fear into Confidence in Cumming

Our specialized phobia treatment in Cumming, GA, combines cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy to help you overcome debilitating fears. Whether you need help for claustrophobia or are looking for effective fear of spiders treatment, our expert therapists provide personalized care. Experience the benefits of professional phobia treatment near you and regain control over your life.

Comprehensive Therapy for Overcoming Phobias

Achieve lasting change with our expert phobia therapy, tailored to address specific fears such as social anxiety disorder and fear of flying. By utilizing evidence-based techniques like exposure therapy, we provide effective counseling for fear of heights as well as professional help for anxiety disorders. Start your journey to a fear-free life today.

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My counseling specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, and OCD-spectrum disorders, and my theoretical approach includes various therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral, to address each client's needs.


I am a member of the International OCD Foundation, as well as the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. I have completed intensive training to master techniques needed for the treatment of OCD and related disorders, including Exposure and Response Prevention. I am also trained in Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), another evidence-based treatment for OCD.

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J. Scott Matthews, LPC


I earned my Master's of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University in 1998, and I'm a member of the International OCD Foundation, as well as the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. I’ve worked at a number of sites, governmental and private, throughout my lengthy career, but private outpatient counseling and psychotherapy remain my first love.

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OCD & Anxiety Counseling

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Telehealth Services


Online therapy is a great option for busy people who can't make it to therapy appointments. It's also a great option for people who live in rural areas or far from therapy offices. And, it's a great option for people who want to keep their therapy private.


Telehealth has made it simple and easy for counselors and patients to connect from the comfort of their own spaces. No matter where you are in the states of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, or Texas, I can provide my counseling and psychotherapy services to you.

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Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)


Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is a specialized form of cognitive therapy primarily developed to treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Unlike traditional CBT, which often focuses on challenging the content of thoughts and reducing compulsions through exposure, I-CBT focuses on how a person arrives at obsessive doubts in the first place.


The Core Idea

I-CBT proposes that OCD begins with a false inference (a mistaken conclusion) rather than a realistic concern.

For example:

  • A person touches a clean doorknob.
  • There is no actual evidence of contamination.
  • OCD creates a doubt: "What if there are dangerous germs on my hands?"
  • The person starts treating this imagined possibility as if it were reality.
  • Anxiety increases, leading to compulsions such as excessive handwashing.



I-CBT helps individuals recognize when they have left reality-based reasoning and entered what therapists call the "inferential confusion" process—giving more weight to imagined possibilities than to direct evidence.

OCD Treatment


OCD treatment can be difficult, but I am are here to help. Our OCD treatment methods are effective and high quality. We will work together to manage your OCD and help you lead a normal life.


Many people suffering with OCD receive mental health treatment for years before receiving an accurate diagnosis and proper therapy. I provide assessment and evidence-based treatment that allow clients to live their lives fully.

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Anxiety Treatment


I provide treatment for those managing anxiety in order to improve their quality of life. I will work with you to create a custom plan that fits your needs. Whether you experience generalized or social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, or other anxiety disorders, I provide specialized therapy to facilitate symptom improvement and fuller engagement with life. As your therapist, I’ll teach you new skills and coping mechanisms you can use daily.

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Where Can I Find The Best Phobia Treatment In Cumming?

Facing a phobia can feel overwhelming, but our team is dedicated to offering effective phobia treatment tailored to each individual’s needs. Serving the Cumming, GA area, we provide a safe and supportive environment where phobia treatment is designed to help you regain control over your life. Our approach integrates proven techniques, ensuring that your phobia treatment journey is both compassionate and results-driven. By choosing us, you invest in a personalized phobia treatment plan that addresses the root causes and helps you build lasting confidence. Let us guide you through phobia treatment with expert care that empowers you to overcome fears and embrace new possibilities.

Treatment Approaches


My aim is to offer services to individual adults through specialized treatment methods, enabling the client and me to select a therapeutic approach uniquely suited to their needs.

  • Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)

    This evidence-based approach views OCD as a reasoning disorder characterized by obsessional doubts and compulsions. I-CBT provides symptom relief by guiding clients to focus on actual sensory evidence and present-moment experience. Through this process, clients develop the ability to trust themselves and rely on what they know to be true, rather than imagined possibilities. This treatment promotes recovery without the need for prescribed exposures.

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

    Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps individuals confront distressing obsessional thoughts, urges, or images. During the exposure process, individuals refrain from performing compulsive behaviors aimed at reducing their discomfort. This approach helps reduce distress over time and teaches individuals that their fear or anxiety is unwarranted.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that emphasizes aligning actions with personal values. It incorporates acceptance and mindfulness techniques to enhance psychological flexibility and improve overall well-being.

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Frequently Asked Questions


  • Do you accept insurance?

    I do not accept insurance coverage; however, I am happy to provide superbill receipts to clients. These can be submitted to their insurance company for reimbursement of any available out-of-network benefits.

  • What payment methods do you accept?

    Patients may pay for counseling using these major credit and debit card companies: American Express, Mastercard, Discover, and Visa.


    Additionally, payment for counseling via cash, check, or Health Savings Account is also accepted.


    If you do not see your preferred method of payment for my counseling services listed, please contact me today. 

  • Qualifications

    The qualifications of my counseling practice:


    Years in Practice: 27 Years

    License: Georgia / LPC003491

    School: Georgia State University

    Degree: Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling

    Year Graduated: 1998

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