Stop Coping and Start Conquering Your Social Anxiety
We Believe
You Have the Strength
to Overcome Your Fears
Wouldn’t it be incredibly liberating to experience a satisfying social life without worrying about judgment, being negatively evaluated, or rejected? While anxiety is a natural feeling, individuals living with Social Anxiety Disorder often feel alone and misunderstood. Otherwise, exciting opportunities to interact socially for some become a daunting and overwhelming experience to individuals grappling with social anxiety. When left unmanaged, these feelings can get in the way of school, work, and developing personal relationships.
If you or your loved ones suffer from social anxiety, you do not have to face your fears alone. With the right tools and solutions, you can overcome your anxiety to start living your most fulfilling life - free of excessive worrying, panic, and fear of social situations.
Compassionate Care for
Sustainable Change
At Cypress, we are passionate about empowering you to be more calm, confident, and at ease during social interactions and social gatherings. We work with teens and adults from all backgrounds and walks of life to help them live a life where happiness and fulfillment are the focus, not anxiety. Using a combination of scientific techniques, creative solutions, and compassionate care, our therapists are committed to helping our clients find the solutions they need to identify, mitigate, and overpower the root causes of their social anxiety.
Characteristics of Social Anxiety
- Excessive fear or anxiety specific to social settings (i.e., meeting someone for the first time, job interviews, delivering oral presentations, etc.)
- Fear of publicly displaying anxiety resulting in social rejection
- Social interactions consistently provoke feelings of distress
- Avoiding social interactions or reluctantly attending
- Feelings of excessive fear and anxiety disproportionate to the actual situation
- Lingering anxiety long after the social event has occurred
- Feelings of fear and anxiety interfere with personal relationships and professional development
When Does Social Anxiety Happen?
- Speaking in public
- Talking to strangers
- Attending social gatherings or work functions
- Going to work or school
- Entering rooms
- Starting conversations
- Dating
Solutions to Triumph Over Social Anxiety
We all know the feeling of being uncomfortable or nervous during social situations. Maybe you’ve clammed up before a big presentation at work or have experienced sweaty palms before a first date? Public speaking or walking into a room full of strangers can be daunting for anyone, but for individuals contending with social anxiety disorder, these feelings can become debilitating. When left untreated, social anxiety can negatively impact professional development, academic achievements, quality of life, and happiness. At Cypress, we create customized treatment plans to help our clients manage their social anxiety. We empower our clients through psychotherapy to triumph over their anxiety so they can experience their life to the fullest – without fear of judgment, ridicule, or rejection.
We understand that facing your fears can be uncomfortable, and we don’t expect you to do it alone. Whether you or a loved one needs help coping with their social anxiety, we’re here to help. The Cypress family consists of mental health professionals with a wide range of expertise and experience committed to helping you experience personal development and transformational growth.
Contact a member of our team to schedule your appointment today. We look forward to working with you.
