Social Anxiety therapists in Shelby, North Carolina NC
Social Anxiety
Allison Freeman
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHCA
My approach is rooted in creating a supportive and gradual space for individuals to navigate the challenges of social interactions. In our sessions, I provide a safe and empathetic environment where clients can explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors associated with social anxiety. We get curious regarding social anxiety's roots and function in order to forge a more balanced and empowering path forward.
Together, we work to identify the underlying causes and triggers of social anxiety, recognizing the unique experiences each client brings to the therapeutic relationship. I guide clients through evidence-based strategies to manage anxiety symptoms, build self-confidence, and develop effective social skills.
My focus is on empowering individuals to face social situations with greater ease, promoting gradual, gentle exposure and desensitization techniques when the client is ready. We collaboratively set realistic goals, practice communication skills, and explore cognitive-behavioral strategies to challenge and reframe negative thought patterns.
Throughout the therapeutic process, I aim to foster a sense of self-acceptance and provide tools for clients to navigate social interactions authentically. By addressing social anxiety in a supportive and understanding manner, the goal is to help individuals build the confidence to engage in social activities and lead a more fulfilling, connected life.
13 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Corey Connelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LCAS LCMHC
Anxiety causes us oftentimes to avoid and isolate. Through cognitive behavior therapy, exposure work, and dialectical behavior therapy, I work with clients on challenging this avoidance in order to help you cope more effectively with the anxiety you struggle with.
10 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Strides in Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PSY.D.
This is a persistent, high level of fear for a social or performance event. Often individuals are around unfamiliar people and perceive themselves as being criticized by others. The individual fears that they will embarrass or humiliate themselves. This could occur at a party, a presentation at work, talking on the phone, making a speech, participating in a workshop, meeting the parents of your child’s friends, or even attending church. A very common version of this, particularly for children, is school phobia. Often school phobia is complicated by bullying, fears of the parents’ safety, or learning deficits.
23 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
Not all depressive symptoms are the same.
It is important that your provider asks the right questions. oo often, the label “Depression” is tossed around in popular culture as a way to describe a feeling or a mood, i.e. “I’m depressed thinking about how much work I have to do this weekend” or, “After looking at my bank balance this morning, I’m completely depressed.” While these situations CAN trigger sadness, hopelessness, and/or other unpleasant emotions, they are NOT a Depressive Disorder.
We want to help rule out chemical, physical, environmental, and other factors to help you really get to the bottom of things.
10 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Stegall Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, LRT, CTRS
Do you seem to struggle with being around others and worry about those interactions. I can help you learn how to use skills to reduce your anxiety through managing your emotion more effectively while increase your ability to engage in social situations. Learn how to work through those emotions why learning more about yourself.
7 Years Experience