Psychotherapy opens our perceptions to the meanings behind our beliefs and patterns of behavior, that in turn comprise the roles we take in our lives. My job is to help you integrate these perceptions and access these meanings, so you can expand your life by creating new roles.
Feeling awkward, shy, or fearful of social situations can occur for several reasons. Working on skills such as self-acceptance, self-confidence, and positive regard can help to overcome social anxiety.
Fears relate to perceived risk of rejection and hurt. Anxiety is fear of felt but non-specific risks. Each involves the same areas of the brain. My treatment focuses on finding and resolving the core issues that trigger the fear and anxiety responses, except in response to realistic perceived threat.
Social anxiety is a major focus area of my practice. I will help you understand the causes and give you tools to overcome this potentially debilitating disorder.
Many people suffer from social anxiety and don't even realize. I utilize several CBT and DBT techniques to help my clients take control of their social anxiety and manage these symptoms so that they no longer feel debilitated by this difficult disorder.
I have successfully helped a great many people to prevent feelings of social anxiety and to eliminate them in minutes if they should ever experience them in the future. Human beings are social creatures, and no one should have to bear feelings of anxiety in social contexts.
Do you feel anxious in social situations? Are you really hard on yourself in social situations? Do you struggle with communicating to others or often feel awkward in social situations? I can help. As humans we are all social beings. Social anxiety is not only debilitating, but it can often leave one feeling isolated, alone and lonely. We all crave human connection and interaction, but what if these interactions were constantly filled with fear and dread? what if we constantly beat ourselves up when engaging in social interactions? This can cause us such pain and distress, making our lives feel miserable. But it doesn't have to be this way. You can feel more comfortable in your own skin and when in social situations. I can help. Together we will address your anxiety and the root cause of it. I will also teach you healthy ways to cope with and manage your anxiety in social situations, as well as work on strengthening your communication and social skills. Give me a call today for more information on ways I can help.