Social anxiety treatment clinic in Ontario

Social anxiety disorder affects around 7% of the population. People with social anxiety disorder usually feel nervous and uncomfortable in social situations. They are concerned that they will do something embarrassing or humiliating, causing others to think poorly of them. Most people with social anxiety disorder experience symptoms as early as childhood or adolescence. Social anxiety disorder, like other anxiety disorders, tends to be hereditary. Read about Anxiety In Children.

Social anxiety disorder becomes a problem when the feelings become too intense or frequent and affect many aspects of a person’s life.

Typical situations where people with social anxiety disorder experience difficulties may include participating in meetings or in class, giving presentations, attending social gatherings, speaking over the phone, dating, meeting new people, eating in public, writing in public, and more.

The Power Of Therapy For Social Anxiety

Teenagers in particular often suffer from this condition as this is the time when peer approval and belonging are fundamental. At CBT Psychology for Personal Development, our child psychologists and psychotherapists help adolescents with social anxiety disorder challenge their negative thoughts, and coach them to take small steps in exposing themselves socially; afterward, we evaluate the results of their interactions. This way, they learn how to overcome their fears and become more self-confident and outgoing. The outcome is usually much better than what the clients predict. At CBT Psychology, many teens have learned how to become more social, less fearful about social situations, and happier with themselves through teen counselling.

Additional Readings:

• Anxiety Disorders
• 5 Strategies to Increase Low Self-Esteem
• Does Your Teen Suffer From Low Self-Esteem?
• 8 Tips for Teens With Social Anxiety