Social anxiety is a mental health disorder that causes extreme fear in social settings. With social anxiety, symptoms include, excess fear of situations in which one may be judged, worry about embarrassment or humiliation, or concern about offending someone. With my training in, CBT, DBT, ACT, TFCBT, and solution focused therapy, I will provide the necessary treatment for social anxiety.
I suffered from severe social anxiety for many years. It used to ruin my life. I also had severe blushing. I could not find therapists to help me. Finally with a combination of different therapies and research I was able to resolve my blushing and to put an end to my social anxiety and blushing. Today I specialize in resolving social anxiety, blushing and trauma. If you suffer this way, please schedule a free 15-30 minute complimentary session and let's discuss how I can help you. I see people here in Boulder, CO and by zoom from all over the world.
Social anxiety is where you feel very anxious when interacting with others and/or when you’re out in public.
It can keep you from creating meaningful connections with others because you’re so caught up in the anxiety.
The key to working with social anxiety is to work through the anxiety so you can come back to presence. If you can relax your nervous system, you’ll be able to create more meaningful, fulfilling connections with others.
I use mindfulness techniques to help clients work through social anxiety and come back to presence so they can connect effectively with others.
I’d welcome the opportunity to help you work through social anxiety and come back to presence and connection. Please reach out to see how we can work together.
We all have a need to feel connected. When we have social anxiety, it can be hard to feel safe and at ease in the presence of others. I help people connect with the wisdom in their anxiety, while also building safety to connect with and support what's underneath that the anxiety may be protecting. Over time, more ease in connecting with others can build.
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Anxiety is a state of feeling afraid of a future, unknown, or ambiguous threat. It is often characterized by certain physiological symptoms, along with doubt concerning the nature of the threat and our ability to handle it. Some anxiety is a normal part of life. In fact, it is necessary for our survival and peak performance. After all, the anxiety you feel before an interview or a performance can motivate you to be prepared, vigilant, and focused. However, if anxiety persists beyond the threat or challenge, it begins to lose its benefits. An unhealthy level of anxiety can paralyze you and leave you unable to function in the most basic tasks. If your anxiety is persisting and getting worse, this could qualify as an anxiety disorder, and you should consider counseling for anxiety.
Do you worry about saying just the *right* thing on a first date? Do you replay conversations you had with co-workers or your partner and beat yourself up because you didn't say something perfectly? Do you feel like you have to rehearse over and over what you're going to say before you say it so that person doesn't reject you or think you're an idiot? These are all common indicators of social anxiety and they don't have to keep ruling your life. It is possible to let go of needing to show up perfectly in conversations and not beat yourself up. Let me show you how!
You're already there. You've almost arrived at healing. By coming to this page you've already conquered a fear. Let's conquer more. My focus is to provide a supportive and understanding space where you can explore the roots of your anxiety and develop effective coping strategies. We will navigate together the intricacies of social interactions, addressing fears and building resilience. My approach blends empathy with practical tools, empowering you to challenge negative thought patterns and carefully expand your comfort zones. You are ready to break free from the constraints of social anxiety, I am here to offer compassionate guidance and collaborate with you on your journey towards greater self-assurance and social ease.
Humans are social beings. Having anxiety that limits your social interactions can greatly limit your life satisfaction. I will work with you to determine the cause of your social anxiety. Then I will provide you with skills to help you decrease your anxiety and increase your social interactions.