Social Anxiety therapists in Oreland, Pennsylvania PA

Often described as the "Best Kept Secret of the Main Line." Dr. Zeiders is quietly popular for his insightful, effective psychotherapy, executive coaching and "fix it" abilities as a Psychologist. He treats anxiety, stress, shyness, depression, marital issues and addictions.  

Therapists with CHRIS have training to help process anxiety brought on by social stresses. We work to help clients have a sense of power and enjoyment in social engagements.  

At the heart of social anxiety is self esteem and uncertainty with your true self and letting that part of you interact with others without fear of not being good enough or not fitting in. Social anxiety these days also has new meaning with the pandemic - comfort level, safety, and returning to social gatherings after an almost year of living without them.  

People with social anxiety often have a number of self-defeating attitudes that underpin their social anxiety. First, they wrongly think they must perform perfectly well. They also usually think that they need the approval of significant others, that it is awful to experience disapproval and failure. They also tend to wrongly believe that rejection and failure prove they are inadequate as people. I teach you that yes there are practical implications of disapproval and failure, but there need not be unhealthy anxiety about these consequences. I teach healthy attitudes toward one's self, one's rejections and failures. I teach you to have a desire to be accepted by others and do well but to accept yourself unconditionally even when you are rejected and fail.  

Anxiety can be triggered by many different things. When anxiety is associated with interacting with other people, it can be challenging. Our trained clinicians can work with you to reduce anxiety associated with social situations.  

We specialize in PTSD which is closely related to fear/anxiety. Many fears and anxieties are fueled by trauma or past adversity and we can help you face those fears in a safe way. We utilize experiential therapies that can help us desensitize fears, explore parts of self, and let go of what has been holding us back for too long.  

Navigating social anxiety can be challenging. Working together, we'll create a warm and understanding environment where we can explore your fears and develop strategies to help you interact more confidently. Remember, it's okay to take small steps, and I'll be with you every step of the way as we work towards reducing your anxiety and boosting your social confidence.  

Is being around others draining? Are you lonely when you find yourself, at home, again, when others are out enjoying life together? At your pace, we can use kindness and curiosity to explore your struggle with social anxiety and become aware of skills and abilities that will help you to gently step out and connect.  

Hypnotherapy sessions work at the subconscious level where patterns of social anxiety originate enabling us to shift them at their source for profound and lasting change leaving you more comfortable and at ease in social settings.