Dr. Spada can help you work through your social anxiety. She will help you navigate where it might be stemming from and give you the tools to help you work through it and the space to navigate your emotions.
Do you find yourself nervous in social situations? Do you often opt out of social interaction or have trouble initiating relationships? Social Anxiety has become more prevalent over the last few years, spurred by the pandemic and subsequent need for social distancing and isolation. My goal to help you get back into the social sphere at a pace that is comfortable for you or to develop ways to maintain and strengthen the relationships you currently enjoy.
*Free Consultation* Learn how to overcome and break free from your social anxiety, as we work together to identify triggers and gain insight and skills to help you feel more comfortable in social settings and situations. I offer a 15 min free consultation, so please reach out to see if we're a good fit!
Anxiety comes in many different shapes and sizes, and one of the most common is social anxiety. Whether you feel uncomfortable in crowds, have difficulty with public speaking, struggle to leave the house, or anything in the vicinity, social anxiety can get in the way of enjoying life, being successful at work, meeting new people, and various other issues that impact your quality of life. We can help you sort it out and find solutions.
Therapy provides individuals with the tools, support, and guidance they need to effectively manage and overcome social anxiety, leading to increased confidence, improved social relationships, and a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment in life. We will challenge your negative thoughts and beliefs, learn coping strategies that will help you in social situations, and work to build your self-esteem and confidence so you can navigate social interactions with greater ease and comfort.
Therapy provides individuals with the tools, support, and guidance they need to effectively manage and overcome social anxiety, leading to increased confidence, improved social relationships, and a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment in life. We will challenge your negative thoughts and beliefs, learn coping strategies that will help you in social situations, and work to build your self-esteem and confidence so you can navigate social interactions with greater ease and comfort.
All of our therapists can work with patients on reducing social anxiety, through understanding the underlying causes of social anxiety and acquiring skills for managing such anxiety in social settings. Sometimes this include ERP, as well as CBT.
Fear of judgement, fear of being awkward, fear of having nothing to say, fear of losing control... These are all ways people experience social anxiety. A good therapist can help a client first achieve insight into where these fears came from, but then put in place an action plan to build confidence and safely help oneself feel more comfortable in social settings.
Social Anxiety can feel debilitating and often prevents us from having the kinds of relationships and experiences we are worthy of. Given the pandemic and the subsequent isolation, your social anxiety might feel more intense or, you are simply struggling to reconnect with your social self. I will help you identify the root causes of this anxiety and provide you with coping strategies to ease the fearful response and increase your confidence.