Social Anxiety Therapy and Counseling in Oakland & San Francisco

Social Anxiety Therapy

 It’s not about being “introverted.”

Are you tired of people throwing around the term ‘social anxiety’ in regards to feeling introverted when you genuinely feel trapped by it?

Do you want to engage in social events and activities but feel held back by fears of being judged, misunderstood, or trapped by your thoughts?

Do you frequently think about what you could have said or done differently in social interactions?

Or maybe the anxiety doesn’t kick in for you until you’re in front of others, whether it’s public speaking or giving a presentation at work.

You're not alone.

Social Anxiety is the 2nd most common anxiety disorder in America. In fact, 15 million Americans are facing social anxiety right now, and almost 13% of people will experience social anxiety at some point in their life.

We know you can’t just “get over it” or “turn it off”, otherwise you would’ve already!

We also know you don’t want to feel this way anymore, and there’s nothing wrong with you for feeling this way.

The good news is that social anxiety is highly treatable, but it does not typically resolve without treatment.

That’s where we can help.

Two types of evidence-based therapies proven to be most effective with social anxiety are a combination of CBT and Exposure Therapy. CBT works by identifying negative beliefs and combating them, where exposure therapy seeks to reduce feelings of anxiety by exposing someone to the thing they do not like, without negative results.

Physical Symptoms and Common Behaviors Associated with Social Anxiety:

  • Faintness

  • Sweatiness

  • Shortness of breath

  • Shaking

  • Increased heart rate

  • Apologizing often

  • Seeking frequent reassurance from others

  • Avoiding and/or abruptly leaving social situations

Are you ready to enjoy and not dread social interactions? Are you finally ready to say goodbye to those nagging inner thoughts telling you “no one likes you” or “you don’t belong?”

We have experience helping Bay Area professionals learn skills and strategies to manage social anxiety. We can help you learn practical and sustainable coping skills, create new ways of thinking, and feel more confident--for good.

Here at Calm Again Counseling, we focus on anxiety and anxiety-related issues only. You can rest assured we’ve worked with your issue before and can deliver the highest quality of care with real results in as little as 5-15 sessions. If you’re ready to feel calm again, we’ve got you covered!