Improving the Efficacy of Exposure Therapy for the Treatment of Cockroach Phobia

Inclusion Criteria: * Being at least 18 years old * Meeting DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for SP (animal subtype) to cockroaches - * Having a minimum of six-month duration of the phobia * Sign an informed consent * Presenting a score of at least 4 on the fear and avoidance scales of the diagnostic interview applied Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of another severe mental disorder that requires immediate attention * Having current alcohol or drug dependence or abuse, psychosis or severe organic illness * Currently being treated in a similar treatment program * Being capable of inserting their hands in a plastic container with a cockroach (during the behavioral test) * Receiving other psychological treatment during the study for cockroach phobia * Start receiving pharmacological treatment during the study (or in case of being already taking them, change the drug or dose)