Elizabeth McMahon Ph.D.

About

Elizabeth McMahon, Ph.D., is a psychologist who has specialized in treating anxiety for over 40 years and has used virtual reality (VR) with clients since 2010. Her self-help book Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Interactive Guide describes why people develop anxiety, fear, or panic, explains in clear detail what happens in the brain and body, and describes specific steps for overcoming anxiety and panic.

Other publications include book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals on VR therapy for anxiety and the therapist manual, Virtual Reality Therapy for Anxiety: A Guide for Therapists (with D. Boeldt, Ph.D.) which explains the many uses of VR in treating a wide range of anxiety disorders illustrated with case examples.

In addition to writing and maintaining a private practice in San Francisco, Dr. McMahon provides trainings and consultation to mental health professionals internationally on topics such as using VR in treating anxiety, VR exposure therapy (VRET), integrative cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for panic, anxiety, and fears, interoceptive exposure, and other topics. Her webinar “Virtual Reality (VR) for Anxiety and Phobia Treatment” is available on www.PESI.com.

Books by Elizabeth McMahon Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Your Secret Weapon for Fighting Worries and Fears

Restating fears and worries as if they are true for everyone is like giving them a lie detector test. Learn how the “Universal Rule” is a powerful weapon against anxiety.

How to Effectively Talk Back to Worries and Fears

To challenge fears and worries and change anxious thoughts, these three tips could be essential. Give them a try, and do the math.

Practical Tips on Changing Anxious Thoughts

Knowing intellectually that you don’t need to be afraid makes no difference when your emotions scream “danger!” Learn secrets of effectively changing worry and fears.

Listening to Worries Can Actually Make You Less Anxious

Reduce stress, anxiety, and fear with this powerful writing technique.

9 Steps to Keep Worry From Hijacking Your Brain

Can scheduling worry time lead to less worrying? How does that work? Follow these steps to schedule worrying and reduce intrusive worries the rest of the time.

6 Steps to Overcome a Fear of Needles

Fear of needles can harm your health. It can interfere with necessary medical and dental care or becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF). These six actions can help.

5 Signs That Your Worry Is Not Helpful

Should you listen to your worries - or ignore them? Learn five signs of unhelpful worry.

3 Ways to Tell if Worry Is Helpful

When is worrying about something helpful, and what are the three signs of "adaptive worry"?