Do you often feel intense dread about social situations, to the point that it can be challenging to meet or interact with others? If you do, you might benefit from meeting with a mental health professional. It is estimated that around 12.1% of Americans are diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, accounting for over 40 million adults. Social anxiety is more than shyness, and a fair amount of research indicates that therapy can be valuable in treating symptoms.
The nature of social anxiety can make it difficult to seek treatment, as talking with a therapist is a form of social interaction. However, various treatment forms are available; you do not have to partake in therapy in person. Learning more about how therapy benefits those with a social anxiety disorder diagnosis or those struggling with social interactions and fears can help you decide if treatment is right for you.
I am committed to helping individuals overcome the debilitating effects of social anxiety. Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming and lead to isolation and distress. Using evidence-based techniques, I provide strategies to manage anxiety symptoms, build social skills, and increase confidence in social settings. My approach focuses on creating a supportive and understanding environment where you can safely explore your fears and develop effective coping mechanisms. Together, we can work towards reducing your anxiety, improving your social interactions, and enhancing your overall quality of life.
With a plethora of therapists on our team we have the ability to meet many needs including Social Anxiety. We will be able to fit you with a therapist who will meet you wherever you are on your journey. We are here to serve you.
Social anxiety can prevent us from going out and enjoying life. I work with clients to understand underlying fears that trigger social anxiety and develop strategies to help manage it so that you can begin to enjoy social gatherings.
I am no stranger to the experience of social anxiety. It can be extremely difficult to perform at your best when your negative self-talk and the fear of what other's thing of you. The key to combat social anxiety is learning and practicing positive self-talk and how to become your authentic self. Becoming the authentic you will help you to become comfortable in social setting. The most important step is learning to accept you.
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.
Social anxiety can be very difficult. we will become aware of the external/internal cues that trigger these feeling. Together we will come up with an plan to overcome these feelings.