Social Anxiety therapists in Manistee, Michigan MI
Social Anxiety
Dr. Nicholas Scheidt
Psychologist, Psy.D., AADP
Dr. Scheidt is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist who works with many issues. Please contact our office for more information.
17 Years Experience
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. Caroline Hicks
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Social anxiety has a way of existing even in the quiet moments. I work with clients to decrease ruminating thoughts, dwelling, and anxious/avoidance cycles. There are many ways we can approach your social anxiety - which may include changes in how you speak to yourself, how you engage/disengage with others, and how to work on staying connected throughout conversations. Our goal will be directly based on what is useful for you in decreasing your social anxiety.
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Samantha Kingma
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
You can’t sleep, because you can’t stop thinking about all things you said that day that were 'weird' or 'wrong' or 'awkward'. You can’t finish your to-do list, because you keep getting distracted by things that seem more important so you are constantly playing catch up. You’re often late because you struggle to get out of your house feeling put together ‘enough’ to leave the house. When you try to correct these issues, it seems like the solutions are simple – maybe you even say to yourself “this shouldn’t be this big of a deal” – and yet something is keeping you stuck. If you have been feeling like a ‘failure’ and wondering why you ‘can’t get it together’ – let’s talk. I'm going to take a guess that in reality - you’re not even close to being a failure and you probably have things much more together than you realize – but anxiety may be causing you to stay stuck in patterns that aren’t working for you. It is possible to feel like yourself again, and I'd love to talk to you about how you can get there. I provide specialized support for individuals and couples dealing with postpartum depression/anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I will work with you to find the patterns in your life that may be causing problems and then collaborate with you to find new options and restorative solutions. You don’t have to walk through this difficulty alone, and I’d be honored to support you as you move toward healing. Visit my website or fill out the contact form to schedule a free phone consultation, and we can chat about what you’re looking for and whether I might be the right fit for you.
11 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Do you find yourself afraid of what others will say or think? Do these fears keep you from living out loud? Maybe you feel social anxiety only in certain situations, and not in others. Regardless, when social anxiety is high, many people find that their life gets smaller, or they get quieter - usually when it matters most. We can focus on learning ways to overcome social anxiety through patience and skill building, but always for a purpose - to live more in line with what matters.
11 Years Experience