Phobia Treatment inSan Antonio, TX

Conquer Your Fears with Phobia Treatment in San Antonio

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Break Free and Discover Lasting Phobia Treatment Solutions


Are your fears holding you back from fully enjoying life? Our phobia treatment services in San Antonio are designed to help you break free from the grips of anxiety and reclaim your peace of mind. At J. Scott Matthews, LPC, we specialize in tailored approaches that focus on understanding your unique experiences with phobias. Our compassionate team is committed to guiding you on your journey toward overcoming fears, providing you with effective tools and techniques. Don’t let phobias dictate your life any longer—reach out to us today and take the first step toward transformation!

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Build Confidence in Everyday Life

Fear can affect work, family life, social activities, and everyday responsibilities when certain situations become difficult to face. In San Antonio, professional phobia counseling services can help individuals develop practical strategies for responding to persistent fear. Treatment may combine cognitive techniques, relaxation methods, and behavioral exercises tailored to individual triggers. Gradual exposure can be used when appropriate to support confidence through manageable experiences. Rather than focusing only on eliminating fear, therapy helps clients learn how to respond effectively when anxiety appears. This can support greater independence and improved daily functioning.

Learn to Approach Fear Differently

Exposure therapy for fear disorders can be incorporated into a broader treatment plan when gradual behavioral practice is appropriate. Clients can work through manageable steps while learning relaxation and cognitive strategies for handling anxiety. The process can help reduce avoidance and create new experiences in which individuals remain engaged despite discomfort. Therapy is individualized according to the person's triggers, goals, and progress. Over time, this approach can strengthen confidence and make situations that once felt overwhelming more manageable, supporting greater freedom in everyday life.

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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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 state of Georgia, I can provide my counseling and psychotherapy services to you.

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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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Treatment Approaches


My goal is to provide services to individual adults using specialized treatment approaches, allowing the client and I to choose a therapeutic approach tailored specifically for them.

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

    This evidence-based approach considers OCD to be a reasoning disorder that results in obsessional doubts and compulsions. I-CBT achieves symptom relief by teaching clients to rely on their five senses and present moment experience. Through this approach, clients learn to trust themselves and what they know to be true rather than imagined possibilities. This treatment offers recovery without prescribed exposures.

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

    Exposure and Response Prevention is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in which an individual confronts unwanted, distressing obsessional thoughts, urges, or images. During exposure, the individual does not engage in repetitive compulsions to reduce the associated discomfort. Through this process, the individual experiences a reduction in distress and/or learns that the associated level of fear is unfounded.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another type of empirically-based CBT that focuses on living according to one’s values while using acceptance and mindfulness strategies to improve psychological flexibility.

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Treatment Approaches


My goal is to provide services to individual adults using specialized treatment approaches, allowing the client and I to choose a therapeutic approach tailored specifically for them.

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

    This evidence-based approach considers OCD to be a reasoning disorder that results in obsessional doubts and compulsions. I-CBT achieves symptom relief by teaching clients to rely on their five senses and present moment experience. Through this approach, clients learn to trust themselves and what they know to be true rather than imagined possibilities. This treatment offers recovery without prescribed exposures.

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

    Exposure and Response Prevention is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in which an individual confronts unwanted, distressing obsessional thoughts, urges, or images. During exposure, the individual does not engage in repetitive compulsions to reduce the associated discomfort. Through this process, the individual experiences a reduction in distress and/or learns that the associated level of fear is unfounded.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another type of empirically-based CBT that focuses on living according to one’s values while using acceptance and mindfulness strategies to improve psychological flexibility.

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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: 25 Years

    License: Georgia / LPC003491

    School: Georgia State University

    Degree: Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling

    Year Graduated: 1998