Social Anxiety
Have you ever Avoided…
Social invitations
Meeting new people
Giving presentations or making a speech
Raising your hand in class
Participating at work meetings
Going out in public
It’s Not Just Shyness
Social anxiety is often misunderstood as shyness or introversion, yet, it is usually much more severe and challenging. Social anxiety may feel like an intense fear you will end up humiliating yourself in front of others. This can result in avoiding social situations all together.
This tends to be perceived as disinterest in socializing and a preference for spending time alone. In reality, you probably crave nothing more than to enjoy socializing and experience closeness, but your anxiety keeps you isolated, misunderstood, and limited by fear.
Counseling Can Help You…
Learn how to identify and challenge irrational thoughts
Build a more helpful and accurate thinking style
Develop strategies that calm symptoms of anxiety
Learn how to overcome avoidance behaviors
Process social anxiety triggers without judgement
Feel comfortable participating in social situations
Receive compassionate feedback and effective guidance