Michael A. Tompkins, PhD

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, codirector of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, Oakland, California. SFBACCT.com

When Your Fear Is Actually a Phobia
Stress

When Your Fear Is Actually a Phobia

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD | October 11, 2023

If you’re like most people, there’s probably at least one thing that gives you the heebie-jeebies. Maybe it’s snakes or…

Don’t Get Boxed In By Fear

Don’t Get Boxed In By Fear

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD | July 5, 2022

If you have an intense fear of snakes, dogs, heights or tight spaces, you are not alone. An estimated 10%…