Gag Reflections: Conquering a Fear of Vomit Through Exposure Therapy
$19.99

Part memoir, part clinical history, Dara Lovitz provides a brutally honest account of her life as an emetophobe. Written with her therapist, Dr. David Yusko, her story unravels the mystery of emetophobia. The history of exposure therapy for treating emetophobes is covered.

Meet the Authors

With over 20 years of clinical  experience, and a lifetime of living with emetophobia, these experts specialize in delivering empirically supported treatments that effectively address the debilitating symptoms of emetophobia.  Their interactive trainings equip participants to individually tailor apply evidence-based techniques to every patient in their practice - from the straightforward to the clinically complex  presentations.

David Yusko, PsyD

Co-Founder of CABT and clinical psychologist with a doctorate from Rutgers University who specializes in emetophobia, OCD, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and working with athletes.

Dara Lovitz

Former emetophobe and co-auther of Gag Reflections.

  • What Readers Are Saying

    "Literally in tears because it made me feel seen and made me hopeful for recovery. If you have EVER struggled with feeling alone with this phobia, check this book out. The honesty in Dara's disclosures, paired with Dr. Yusko's professional guidance, makes this the most unique book I've ever read."

  • What Readers Are Saying

    “I loved this book! I found myself laughing out loud and tearing up. Thank you Dara Lovitz and Dr. Yusko!!"

  • What Readers Are Saying

    "Yusko is an expert in the field of phobias and exposure therapy and anything he writes or contributes to, I’d buy. Dara is transparent, vulnerable, determined, and witty. Just buy the book."

  • What Readers Are Saying

    "I decided to seek treatment for my emetophobia and this book has been a tremendous resource."