Dog Phobia Within the Framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Case Report

Abstract

This case report discusses the psychotherapy and supervision process of a 28-year-old female client with a dog phobia using the framework of cognitive behavioral therapy. The first section delves into the client’s life history, the reason for seeking therapy, the primary issues, and the progression of these issues. We describe the cognitive-behavioral therapy process and the clinical follow-up. We mentioned the topics covered in the sessions and detailed the techniques used. The therapy resulted in a decrease or even the disappearance of the client’s dog phobia. The therapist administered the Specific Phobia Scale in the first and last sessions, scoring 34 in the first session and 0 in the last session. We anticipate that the results of this study will shed light on the suitability of cognitive behavioral therapy for specific phobias and the impact of online therapy.