Social anxiety can unexpectedly disrupt social interactions, leading to panic attacks and overwhelming thoughts of being judged or humiliated. This can manifest through physical symptoms such as blushing, sweating or trembling. It can also lead to fear of social situations or excessive analysis of past social interactions. I offer personalized support for social anxiety using targeted treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These treatments can assist individuals in managing their social anxiety.
For dealing with social anxiety, first of all, I help my clients to manage their physical symptoms of anxiety and then they are able to take control of their bodies, secondly we try to identify automatic negative thoughts and learn how to deal with them and challenge them. We learn how to accept ourselves, and stop worrying about other people's opinions.
Through a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural approach, we will work together to help you learn how to recognize and change negative thoughts about yourself and develop skills to help you gain confidence in social situations. We may gradually work up to facing the situations you fear most. This can improve your coping skills and help you develop the confidence to deal with anxiety-inducing situations. We may also explore role-playing scenarios to help you practice your social skills and gain comfort and confidence relating to others, while acknowledging and addressing your worries and fears.
We all go through anxiety in our daily lives. Sometimes, the dose gets a tad bit higher, which impacts our functioning. May be you avoid a situation you are anxious about or hyperventilate when think about it. I draw from different modalities to come up with a tailor made approach to address your anxiety concerns. Book an appointment today to know more.
Jasmine will help you manage your symptoms and develop the skills to feel more comfortable in social situations. Through evidence-based techniques and personalized strategies, we work together to identify the root causes of your anxiety, challenge negative thought patterns, and build confidence in social situations.