Social Anxiety Therapy

Is Social Anxiety Keeping You on the Sidelines?

Do you dread social situations or overthink every interaction? Are you constantly worried about how others see you, or afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing?

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Social anxiety can be exhausting and isolating, but it doesn’t have to define your life. My practice offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help you feel more confident, connected, and in control of how you show up in the world.

What Social Anxiety Can Look Like

Social anxiety goes beyond being shy or introverted; it’s a persistent fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected, and it can affect every part of your life. It might stop you from going after opportunities, forming relationships, or simply enjoying the moment. Common signs of social anxiety include:

• Intense fear or discomfort in social settings

• Worrying for days or weeks before an upcoming event

• Avoiding parties, meetings, dates, or phone calls

• Overanalyzing past conversations or interactions

• Fear of being watched, criticized, or humiliated

• A strong urge to escape or isolate yourself

Whether your anxiety shows up in big crowds or even in one-on-one interactions, it can feel like a barrier between you and the life you want to live.

How Therapy Helps

Social anxiety often builds a story in your mind where you’re not enough, or you’ll be judged, or you’ll mess things up. Therapy helps you challenge that story and write a new one.

In therapy, we work together to:

• Understand where your anxiety comes from and what it’s trying to protect you from

• Explore the thoughts and beliefs that fuel your fear of rejection or embarrassment

• Build practical skills for managing anxiety in the moment

• Increase your confidence in communication, boundaries, and self-expression

• Strengthen your sense of self-worth, so your inner critic has less control

You don’t have to become a textbook extrovert; you just need the freedom to show up as yourself, without fear running the show.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Social anxiety can feel incredibly isolating, but you’re not the only one going through this and you don’t have to face it on your own. Together, we can:

• Create a safe space to practice new ways of thinking, speaking, and connecting

• Work through past experiences that may have shaped your fears

• Help you take meaningful steps toward social situations with less fear and more confidence

If you’re ready to stop hiding and start connecting in a way that feels more natural and empowered, I’m here to support you.