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Social Anxiety

Social interactions are a regular part of every person’s life. It is nearly impossible to go even a day without social interaction of some kind, especially in our digital age. People with social anxiety have difficulty with these interactions on a daily basis.

This program is perfect for you if...

you're struggling with social anxiety and looking for effective ways to manage your symptoms.

Whether you feel anxious in social situations, have trouble initiating or maintaining conversations, or experience physical symptoms like sweating or shaking, this program can help you overcome your social anxiety and feel more confident and comfortable in social settings. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques, exposure therapy, and mindfulness practices, you'll learn how to challenge negative thoughts, face your fears, and develop new coping strategies that will enable you to interact with others more comfortably and authentically. With the guidance of experienced professionals and the support of a community of peers, you'll be able to achieve meaningful progress and start living the fulfilling social life you deserve.

What is social anxiety?

Social anxiety is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by immense fear and apprehension in social settings. A person who struggles with this often feels like they are being judged or criticized by others.

How can it affect your life?

Social anxiety can affect you not only emotionally but also physically and behaviorally. Emotionally, social anxiety can cause issues with self-esteem and people with social anxiety typically carry a deep sense of shame. Often time social interactions bring on physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, nausea, trembling, or the feeling that your mind goes blank. These feelings cause us to withdraw from social interactions, avoid people or things that we love, not make eye contact with those around us, and keep us from pursuing goals that we may have.
Social anxiety is complex. Possible causes may be environmental, brain structure related, or even inherited. It may be learned from negative past social interactions, learned from a parent who also suffers from social anxiety, or even possibly caused by a heightened fear response in your brain.

How can I get help for it?

Social anxiety can be treated effectively with counseling. You do not have to live with the constant fear of people’s disapproval or judgment. There is hope and healing for you and we would love to be a part of your journey.