Social Anxiety therapists in Colorado Springs, Colorado CO
Social Anxiety
Meghan McCoy-Smith
Psychologist, PsyD
Through evidence based approach and practice let's work together to improve your ability and comfort with navigating social interaction with others.
9 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Dr. James C. "Jay" Martin
Marriage and Family Therapist, D.Min., LMFT, AAMFT-S, CT, CFS, CEAP
Social anxiety is commonplace for many people and becomes a key factor in the presence or absence of a social support system, which is vital for effective functioning. Acute social anxiety is often a contributor to other struggles such as substance abuse & addiction. It also becomes a barrier to effective functioning in an occupational setting as well.
38 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Jimi Katsis
Counselor/Therapist, MA psych, Dip SW
Social anxiety is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by excessive fear and self-consciousness in social situations. This can lead to avoidance of social situations, difficulty making friends, and difficulty with work or school.
As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals with social anxiety. I use evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) which have been proven to be effective in treating social anxiety.
CBT is a form of therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their social anxiety. ACT, on the other hand, is a form of therapy that helps individuals accept their feelings of anxiety, rather than trying to eliminate them, and learn to engage in life in a meaningful way despite the presence of anxiety.
In therapy sessions, we will work together to understand the underlying causes of your social anxiety and develop strategies to manage your symptoms. We will also work on building self-confidence, increasing social skills and exposure to social situations, and developing a support system.
If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of social anxiety, it's important to seek help from a mental health professional. Together, we can work towards improving your mental health and overall well-being.
25 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Dr. David I. Milner
Psychologist, Ph.D
Are you automatically uncomfortable in a social context?
41 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Jamie Andersen, M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Woodland Counseling
Social Anxiety is more than just shyness. Are you extremely afraid of being judged by others? Are you very self-conscious in everyday social situations? Do you avoid meeting new people? If you have been feeling this way for at least six months and these feelings make it hard for you to do everyday tasks—such as talking to people at work or school—you may have a social anxiety disorder. I will partner with you to treat your social anxiety. Treatments include CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) depending on what works best for you. Social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. Although sometimes dismissed as shyness, social anxiety disorder can cause crippling fear that interferes with school attendance, work performance, and relationships. It affects about 7% of Americans in any given year, and about 12% at some point in their lives.
24 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Jennifer Fuller James
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Mountain View Counseling, LLC
Many people feel anxious, nervous or out-of-place in social situations. There are many strategies that you can utilize that can help you feel more at ease or more willing to explore the world around you.
5 Years Experience