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Therapy for social anxiety
Replaying conversations for hours. Skipping events you’d actually like to go to. Social anxiety can make everyday moments feel like a test. Therapy can help you feel more at ease with people and with yourself.
Adults 18+ · Secure video across Illinois · BCBS PPO & Aetna PPO
Does this sound familiar?
Intense worry about being judged or embarrassed
Rehearsing what to say, then replaying it afterward
Avoiding meetings, parties, or phone calls
Blushing, shaking, or going blank around others
Feeling like everyone else knows the rules
Loneliness, even though you want connection
How therapy can help
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Notice the inner critic
Catch the predictions and judgments that fuel the fear.
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Practice at your pace
Step into the situations that matter to you, with support and a plan.
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Build real confidence
Confidence grows from experience, not from waiting until you feel ready.
A WHOLE-PERSON LENS
Belonging looks different across cultures
If you grew up between cultures, moved often, or code-switch every day, social situations can carry extra weight. We’ll take that into account.
Questions
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Shyness is a temperament. Social anxiety is when fear of judgment causes real distress or keeps you from things you want. Either way, therapy can help.
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Only at a pace you agree to. Gradual practice is a big part of what helps.
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Many people find video sessions easier to start with, which can be a helpful first step.
More ease with people starts here.
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