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The history of psychoanalytic concepts of phobia is presented in brief review as background for a description of psychoanalytic treatment of the phobias. Based on structural theory, the goal of such treatment is to correct the imbalance of the 'functional characterological forces behind the phobic manifestation'. Strengthening the ego in its ability to cope with anxiety, and an increase in reality testing, assist the ego to deal with such conflicts.