Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is an intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in social and performance situations. Avoidance brings short-term relief but keeps the fear going. CBT helps you test fearful predictions and gradually build confidence in the situations that matter to you.
What does CBT treatment help social anxiety?
Social anxiety is an intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in social and performance situations. Avoidance brings short-term relief but keeps the fear going. CBT helps you test fearful predictions and gradually build confidence in the situations that matter to you.
Identify and reframe anxious thoughts. Learn to spot the negative automatic thoughts that fuel social anxiety, like “everyone will notice I’m nervous” or “I’ll say something stupid.”
Test your fears against reality. Examine the evidence for and against anxious beliefs, and replace harsh self-judgment with more balanced, realistic thinking.
Gradually face feared situations. Practice step by step, from easier situations (like a short chat) to harder ones (like speaking up in a meeting), so avoidance loses its grip and confidence builds.
Shift your focus outward. Reduce self-monitoring and over-analysis during interactions so you can be more present with the people around you.