Social Anxiety Therapy - Houston, TX
Social anxiety treatment can help you work through your fears and navigate the world with confidence
“Self-consciousness is the enemy of all art, be it acting, writing, painting, or living itself, which is the greatest art of all.”
— Ray Bradbury
Do I have social anxiety?
Do you fear social situations?
Is it hard for you to meet people?
Do you feel embarrassed when others look at you?
Do you feel like others are always judging you?
Did you answer yes to any of these questions? Now, does the anxiety you feel significantly impact your life? Significantly impacting your life can manifest as you avoiding social situations or avoiding developing relationships with new people. You may avoid eating in public places or asking a question during a meeting. There is a difference between shyness and social anxiety. Shyness usually does not significantly impact your ability to function out in the world. When you have social anxiety, your intense fear of being judged by others can be extremely debilitating.
How do I overcome social anxiety with treatment?
Research has proven that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for social anxiety. CBT is built on the idea that our thoughts directly impact how we feel about a situation and how we react. If we walk into a networking event and are thinking to ourselves that we are going to say something embarrassing or people will not want to talk to us, we will most likely will be experiencing some negative feelings. Many times, the negative feelings cause us to engage in self-defeating behaviors. We might hide in the bathroom or sit at a table away from others. At Hello Therapy in Houston, TX, I will help you learn the skills to break the self-defeating cycles and build confidence.