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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 Springfield, the suburbs of Springfield, other nearby places such as Florissant, Peoria, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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develop a personalized plan to help get you unstuck and on track to living the life you want. Therapy with me is based in science, but not impersonal or formulaic. We usually work to improve both current challenges and long-standing issues.

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I combine several approaches that help you understand patterns and themes that might be holding you back, and learn new skills to feel better. I'm not a "sit and nod" therapist; I share my perceptions and ideas with you, and sessions are active.

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Whether you're here due to a life transition, grief, trauma, past issues, or present concerns, we can and will find a path forward together. To experience a life where you are not just living, but thriving.

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I provide individual, couples, and group therapy using a trauma-informed, emotionally focused and humanistic approach. I specialize in supporting women facing domestic violence, trauma, and substance abuse.

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Caroline typically provides include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing guided by the practice of trauma-informed counseling and multicultural counseling. She also applies the strengths-focused

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work on assisting you in living your best life and in learning skills to improve your quality of life. Many individuals I work with seek and find support related to anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment challenges, trauma, as well as grief and loss

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I am highly adept at building trust and safety when working with clients. I'm deeply passionate about clinical work and use evidence-based practice and research to inform my clinical work. I feel genuinely grateful to do this work.

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I am a telehealth psychotherapist specializing in online therapy. Just like in-person sessions, I take the time to understand your needs and reasons for seeking therapy. Our sessions are interactive, and I often assign homework to enhance your progress.


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I am a telehealth psychotherapist specializing in online therapy. Just like in-person sessions, I take the time to understand your needs and reasons for seeking therapy. Our sessions are interactive, and I often assign homework to enhance your progress.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use DBT and CBT techniques to help you understand your challenges and develop self-awareness. Through mindfulness and breathing exercises, we aim to cope better with distressing symptoms.

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