If you feel other people's judgment and comments are unbearable and overwhelming, you might experience symptoms of social anxiety,
Social anxiety is a mental disorder that is treatable and manageable, and it is NOT shy or introverted.
I use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to recognize, understand, and gradually change your negative thinking and worries related to social anxiety. CBT will require your active participation and willingness to engage in "homework" activities outside of therapy and to eventually participate in imagined or actual exposure activities aimed at helping you learn to manage your anxious feelings when engaging in social situations.
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Without treatment, the symptoms of social may continue to interrupt your quality of life. However, treatment has been proven effective in supporting people with anxiety to get back to enjoying life. Here are some next steps to help you get started:
Relaxation strategies can help to decrease the physical symptoms of anxiety. The more you feel your heart racing and your breathing changing, the harder it is to calm yourself down. Try to breathe deeply.
Counselling with a mental health provider has been proven to be very effective in helping individuals overcome Anxiety issues. Not only can a trained counsellor help teach you the strategies needed to help stop the anxiety cycle, they can also help you use them correctly.
In severe cases one should also consult their family doctor since medication, when taken in conjunction with counselling, has often proved helpful.
McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare can help connect you with a mental health professional who is a personal and cultural fit; someone who has expertise treating anxiety.
We often tell ourselves stories about what other's are thinking of us, how poorly we've performed in an interaction, or predict how awkward and terrible something may end up being. These kinds of thoughts can increase our anxiety and spur a bunch of avoidance and/or numbing out behaviour. Then we sit at home beating ourselves up, feeling alone and isolated. Therapy can help us shift these stories, take different actions and start to feel more content, confident and authentic in social situations.
Book a free consultation or book a session today! www.kaleidoscopecounsellingco.com
Life Coach, Board Certified Coach from the Centre of Credentialing Education , PhD in Educational Psychology from the Department of Education and Counselling Psychology, McGill University
Navigate the journey from shyness and social anxiety to social confidence with a coach who brings a nuanced understanding of social anxiety's roots in neurobiology and life experiences. Leveraging strategies proven to enhance social skills and self-esteem, I specialize in transforming the fear of judgment and rejection into opportunities for growth. My approach, informed by the latest research and tailored to individual needs, empowers you to overcome social anxiety by fostering positive self-perception and mastering effective social interaction techniques. With me, you'll learn not just to manage social anxiety but to thrive in the connections you've always desired.
3 Years Experience
