beginnerspecific phobiaanimal typePTSD differentialanxiety disordersavoidanceDSM-5 criteria
A 27-year-old female reports an intense fear of dogs that began after being bitten as a child. She crosses the street to avoid dogs, has declined invitations to friends' homes who have dogs, and recently turned down a job because the office allows pets. She recognizes the fear is excessive. Symptoms have been present for over a year. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?