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Is social anxiety negatively affecting your relationships and causing you to avoid social interactions?

Many people feel anxious in social situations, where they feel they might be judged or embarrassed. Agoraphobia is a more extreme form of social anxiety where people fear having an anxiety or panic attack around other people and losing control of their body and emotions. No matter what kind of social anxiety you are experiencing, you’ll be glad to know that there is help available.

Whether you are located in downtown Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder

If you’re not sure whether you are dealing with social anxiety, this section will help. It is very normal to feel nervous in some social situations, but people with social anxiety disorder feel a great sense of fear and self-consciousness in everyday interactions, like working around coworkers, going to the store, or riding public transportation.

Here are some symptoms you may experience in everyday social situations if you have social anxiety:

  • Trembling, shaking, or tense muscles
  • Quick shallow breaths that leave you feeling lightheaded
  • An upset stomach or nausea
  • A racing heart

These symptoms may be felt in anticipation of a social situation, during, or afterward. If you experience symptoms like these, you could benefit from seeing a therapist.

If you think you may be suffering from social anxiety, read licensed therapist Alexandra Lambeth’s tips for coping with irrational thoughts, fear, and anxiety.

The Time is Now: See a Social Anxiety Therapist Today!

A social anxiety therapist can help reduce your anxiety and teach you coping skills so you can move forward feeling more confident and carefree. Mental Health Match can quickly match you with a professional therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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It is easy to lose hope when hard-to-solve obstacles get in the way of your expectations. I can help you gain the motivation, perspective, and joy that you seek. The way you experience life matters. Hope is here, let's talk through your challenges.


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It is easy to lose hope when hard-to-solve obstacles get in the way of your expectations. I can help you gain the motivation, perspective, and joy that you seek. The way you experience life matters. Hope is here, let's talk through your challenges.

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My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and evidence-based. I have a combination of theoretical perspectives, techniques and exercises that are designed to make you a happier person. My small caseload allows for more personalized service.

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  • Mental Disorders
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I look forward to providing you with a safe space to process experiences and emotions that have had and continue to have an impact on you.

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I believe that the key to successful mental health treatment is the therapeutic relationship. I provide a warm validating environment that fosters self-growth and increases acceptance towards oneself.

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  • Eating Disorders
  • Self-Acceptance
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Together, we will identify the things you notice interfering with the life you want to live. The moments from the past that keep you from moving forward, the anxiety or fear that paralyze you now. Together we will create a plan for your best life.


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Together, we will identify the things you notice interfering with the life you want to live. The moments from the past that keep you from moving forward, the anxiety or fear that paralyze you now. Together we will create a plan for your best life.

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My approach is rarely the same twice. I always use Evidence Based Practices, however, my approach is completely dependent on the individual working with me. As a clinical social worker, I work to always put the individual at the center of our work.

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  • Sexual Trauma
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build a tool kit of skills and strategies to help you continue to grow into the type of person you'd like to be, and work towards a life that feels meaningful and full of joy and purpose.

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I apply skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an action-oriented approach to working with our thoughts and feelings. Our appointments together will be active and collaborative, with a clear sense of direction and purpose.

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work to better understand the nature of your difficulties and form a treatment aimed at both symptom relief and meaningful change in accordance with your values.

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that it is drive by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an active, directive, and problem-focused form of treatment rooted in psychological science. I also incorporate Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing into my treatment approach.

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  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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