Move through the world with less fear.
When the worry about being judged or watched starts to shape your choices, therapy can help you take your life back.
Do you experience intense anxiety or nervousness in social situations? Do you fear being judged or criticized? Do you constantly worry about making mistakes, looking bad, or being embarrassed in front of others? If you answered yes, you may be living with social anxiety.
While it’s normal to feel nervous in some social situations, people with social anxiety tend to avoid everyday interactions that cause significant fear, self-consciousness or embarrassment — because they fear being scrutinized or judged. Social anxiety is more than shyness; it can quietly narrow careers, relationships and joy.
Social anxiety is a chronic but very treatable condition. We use evidence-based approaches alongside compassion-focused work to gradually expand what feels possible, building the skills and confidence you need to interact with others on your own terms.
- Dread before social or work events
- Replaying conversations long after they end
- Avoiding situations you used to enjoy
- Fear of being teased or criticized
- Difficulty with direct eye contact
- Embarrassing easily or feeling out of place
How we work with this in session
- Cognitive work to challenge harsh self-evaluation
- Compassion-focused techniques for the inner critic
- Gradual, collaborative exposure to feared situations
- Practical skills you can use in real life
If you’d like to take the first step, contact us to schedule an appointment or a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.
Take the first step, today.
Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation. Ask questions, get a feel for our approach, and decide if it’s the right fit — no pressure.