Step Into a New Way of Healing

Experience immersive, evidence-based therapy for anxiety in a safe, controlled environment.

What Is Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy?

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) is a form of exposure therapy that uses virtual reality technology to simulate feared or avoided situations in a safe, controlled space.

With the guidance of your therapist, you can engage with anxiety triggers in a step-by-step way—without leaving the room.

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Conditions We Treat with VR

Social Anxiety

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Practice public speaking, group settings, or social situations

Phobias

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Including flying, heights, needles, vomiting, animals, and driving

Generalized Anxiety

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Target difficult thoughts or scenarios through guided virtual practice

Health Anxiety & OCD

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Practice tolerating uncertainty and triggering cues in a safe way

Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia

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Simulate feared locations (stores, crowds, open spaces) without leaving the office

How Does it Work?

For those who have tried traditional talk therapy and still feel stuck, this is something different.

VRET lets you experience feared situations safely through lifelike simulations—whether that’s riding in an elevator, walking into a classroom, hearing someone cough, or flying on a plane. You don’t need to imagine the scenario. You’ll experience it—with your therapist right there to guide and support you.

We’ve seen clients who felt hopeless finally make breakthroughs using VR. And it’s not just new—it’s backed by over two decades of research as a powerful tool for anxiety-related conditions.

At Careful Counseling, we are proud to be the only private therapy practice in the Greater Boston area offering Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET)

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Why Try Virtual Therapy Exposure

  • You’ve talked it through—but still feel stuck

  • Real-life exposure feels overwhelming or impossible.

  • You’ve plateaued in treatment

  • You need more structure and pacing.

  • It’s hard to recreate your specific fear in real life.

  • You want real-time support while facing your fear.

  • You want results without relying only on imagination.

  • You’re curious about new, evidence-based approaches.

  • You’re ready for change.