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Treatment of Agoraphobia

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Handbook of Effective Psychotherapy

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Agoraphobia, a potentially chronic and debilitating psychiatric syndrome, is seen more often in clinical settings than any other phobia (Marks, 1969) and is believed to affect approximately 2% to 6% of the general population (Myers et al., 1987). The relative prevalence and clinical significance of agoraphobia underscores the importance of identifying effective treatments. However, consumers and practitioners may find it difficult to evaluate existing treatment options. Representatives of many psychotherapeutic approaches claim to be able to treat this disorder successfully, and reviewers of the general psychotherapy literature have often concluded that all approaches are equally beneficial (Luborsky, Singer, & Luborsky, 1975; Smith & Glass, 1977).

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