Dr. Alan Berkowitz is the cofounder of Fear of Flying Treatment, which specializes in helping individuals with aviophobia, or the fear of flying. The therapy technique most often used is virtual reality therapy (VR). Treatment usually requires that both the therapist and patient visit an airport, spend time on airplanes and even take a flight together. A fear of flying test is available on the website. Other common fears addressed by the treatment center are the fear of public speaking, heights, thunderstorms and elevators.