Social anxiety counseling helps people better understand and manage the anxiety they experience in or because of social interactions. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings as a result of social interactions or settings and they’re affecting your day-to-day life, consider seeking social anxiety counseling with one of our trained Thriveworks Charlottesville therapists. The social anxiety therapists at Thriveworks can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day social anxiety or your social anxiety disorder.
Social anxiety counseling involves talking to a therapist about your social anxiety symptoms, potential causes, and more. Your therapist will then work with you to determine where your social anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
Social anxiety counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the severity of one’s social anxiety as well as their needs and preferences.
Social Anxiety Therapy in Charlottesville, VA
Social anxiety is an “invisible wound” that challenges millions of successful people all over the world. The long term “trauma” of constantly questioning one’s self in social situations, ruminating after most interactions and in generally believing that there is no way to fit in can be devastating and create a general anxiety that is pervasive throughout all areas of life. It can leave its sufferers feeling alone and isolated even in the most supportive and loving environments.
Sometimes social anxiety is triggered by negative past events, however typically its onset is unclear. What is clear is that the joy of curiosity and engagement is marred by the impact of the constant focus on self and how others perceive you. At Thriveworks Charlottesville Counseling, we aim to help you identify the triggers as well as impacts and work with you in social anxiety therapy to overcome. Reach out today to get started.
How Can Social Anxiety Therapy Help?
Social anxiety can be successfully overcome with persistence and the right therapy. Individual therapy that utilizes mindfulness meditation and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to dispute the often-irrational fears that accompany various types of social interactions is a great start. Group therapy, however, if available, is an essential supplement that allows participants to realize that they are not alone, to practice taking bold actions and receive and give support to others in similar situations.
If you find yourself having difficulty entering and leaving situations, ruminating over interactions with people important to you, anxious over social media, public speaking, eye contact and many other forms of social contact then you may find support in both individual therapy with an experienced professional.
The majority of people challenged with social anxiety are successful members of society that display no indication of any stress. This resiliency is remarkable and the suffering of the body from the ongoing and often “secret” stress eventually comes through leading to further avoidance of the opportunities in life for growth, satisfaction and most importantly – loving relationships. The cycle of negative self-talk and beliefs, avoidance and enhanced negative self-talk and beliefs can be broken with persistence and support.
Scheduling Social Anxiety Therapy at Thriveworks Charlottesville
Call Thriveworks Charlottesville today at 434-812-4009 to schedule a session with a caring therapist and start progressing toward your goals. We’re excited to meet you! Plus, we offer many benefits including evening and weekend sessions, in-person and online care, same-week appointments, and more.
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