I don't think I need to use PMs yet since I'm not yet sharing anything personal. But you're also welcome to send me one if you want, and I'll do the same if I want to share something private. Thanks!

If you're planning to see someone for OCD, that same person may be able to treat phobias as well. It doesn't necessarily have to take more time. Unless you're talking about a psychiatrist or doctor, there's no medication that I'm aware of for phobias, though some medication can help with the anxiety that accompanies them.

As for treatment, well, it may sound scary, but it usually revolves around confronting the object that triggers fear. Don't jump too far ahead though and decide that that would be way too overwhelming. It would be, if the therapist isn't smart about it. A good therapist will take time, take things slow. You'd start by discussing what scares you, she'd want to understand where the fear may have started and may have caused it. Over time, as you begin to trust her, she can help you manage anxiety while discussing that object. Over time, as you become more and more comfortable discussing it, and after discover the roots of that fear, you may be at a point where you can slowly confront the object itself and regain control of your life in those situations.

But again, I can't emphasize enough how this should be a slow process. No one, not anyone who's good at what they do anyways, will require you to start confronting your fears without first spending a lot of time giving you ways to take care of yourself in those situations. I hope that helps, and doesn't leave you with fear of the therapy.

I also encourage you that there's no need to tell your parents whatever you don't want to. Even if you were a minor, the parents don't have to be informed of everything the client is doing, although in that event they would at least have a right to know the diagnosis. But a good therapist, even then, would encourage parents to respect your privacy since that only promotes good therapy rather than destroying it.

If you're not a minor, then you can just say, "I want to talk someone to deal with personal stuff," and leave it at that. No one has the right to remove your personal privacy.

Does that help at all? Really, good luck. I hope you can find the help you need without any hassle. Also, feel free to use this here or even PMs if you want for additional support. That's why we're all here!