Social Anxiety therapists in Grand Ledge, Michigan MI
Social Anxiety
Ciara Shellman
Therapist
As a dedicated therapist with a focus on social anxiety, I bring a compassionate, understanding approach to the challenges you might be facing. Social anxiety is more than just shyness; it’s a deep-seated fear of social situations that can hinder one’s ability to interact, work, and enjoy life. Leveraging the latest in therapeutic techniques and my understanding of the nuances of social anxiety, I offer a safe, supportive space for exploring these feelings. Together, we will work towards understanding the roots of your anxiety, developing coping strategies, and gradually expanding your comfort zone. My goal is to empower you to navigate social environments with confidence and ease, helping you to live a fuller, more engaging life.
1 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Cognitive behavioral therapy uses a variety of direct methods to help patients modify their thoughts and emotional reactions to stressors like social situations. Using psychodynamic techniques, we will work together to gain insight into the emotional roots of unhealthy attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Based on the idea that avoiding the things we fear tends to reinforce anxiety, exposure therapy encourages people to encounter the sources of their anxieties in a controlled, deliberate way.
19 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Dr. Sheena Sikorski
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
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!
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Social Anxiety can be a very debilitating set of symptoms and is something for which I use a therapy called Exposure. This therapy is widely considered to be the most effective treatment for social anxiety available. I will teach you how to approach situations that create social and emotional distress while simultaneously resist acting on urges to avoiding such interactions. The result is the ability to be in these situations with significantly less distress and without overwhelming urges to avoid them. People with social anxiety are typically amazed at what they can achieve through this therapy.
19 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Barbara J. Biggs
Professional Christian Counselor, M.A., LLPC
As a therapist specializing in social anxiety, my mission is to provide a supportive and understanding environment for individuals struggling with the challenges of social anxiety disorder. I recognize that social anxiety can be isolating and profoundly affect various aspects of one's life. My approach is centered on fostering gradual exposure, building coping skills, and challenging negative thought patterns. Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy, I aim to empower clients to manage their anxiety, boost self-confidence, and develop the social skills needed to engage in fulfilling and meaningful social interactions. Together, we work towards helping clients overcome the barriers that social anxiety presents, enabling them to lead more socially connected and satisfying lives.
12 Years Experience