Offering telehealth services across the United States and in-person services in multiple NY, NJ & PA locations.
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is a common mental health condition characterized by intense fear or anxiety in social situations. Individuals with SAD may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of public speaking, one-on-one or group conversations, dating, or even performing everyday tasks (such as speaking, eating or writing) in front of others. This fear often stems from the worry of being judged negatively or appearing anxious to others.
People with social anxiety may go to great lengths to avoid situations where they might be evaluated. This can lead to behavioral avoidance, such as staying quiet, making poor eye contact, leaving events early, or avoiding social situations altogether. These avoidance patterns can significantly impact various areas of life, including work, school, friendships, and romantic relationships.
At The Center for Emotional Health (CEH), our clinicians provide the gold standard treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Therapists collaborate with clients to identify their goals for social interactions and guide them in adjusting their behaviors to align with these objectives. The process involves helping individuals recognize and challenge distorted or unhelpful thoughts that contribute to their anxiety. By addressing these thought patterns, clients can reduce emotional distress and cultivate healthier ways of engaging with others. Through gradual exposure to avoided social situations, paced according to the client’s comfort level and supported by a trained therapist, clients gain confidence over time. This enables them to participate more fully in meaningful relationships.
To enhance individual therapy for social anxiety, CEH offers a social anxiety exposure group therapy via telehealth to those across the United States.