Social Anxiety Treatment: What to Expect
A comprehensive guide to treating social anxiety disorder, combining cognitive behavioural therapy with medication when needed.
Treatment begins with
Assessment
Cognitive Work
Gradual Exposure
Follow-up
This treatment is recommended for persistent fear of social or performance situations affecting daily life.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Intense fear of judgement in social situations
- Avoidance of social or performance situations
- Physical anxiety symptoms in social settings
- Symptoms affecting work, school or relationships
A psychiatrist's confidential evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does Social Anxiety Treatment Involve?
Treatment centres on cognitive behavioural therapy that gradually builds confidence in social situations, with medication considered for more significant symptoms.
Structured, gradual practice helps you build lasting confidence in social situations at a manageable pace.
When This Treatment is Considered
This treatment is recommended for persistent fear of social or performance situations affecting daily life.
- Intense fear of judgement in social situations
- Avoidance of social or performance situations
- Physical anxiety symptoms in social settings
- Symptoms affecting work, school or relationships
The Care Pathway
1. Assessment
A confidential evaluation identifies specific social situations that trigger anxiety.
2. Cognitive Work
Therapy addresses unhelpful thoughts about being judged or evaluated by others.
3. Gradual Exposure
Structured practice in feared social situations builds confidence over time.
4. Follow-up
Progress is reviewed to consolidate gains and address any remaining situations.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, with complete confidentiality from evaluation to ongoing follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Considerations
Most people experience significant improvement in social confidence. Your care team will discuss individual considerations of any medication used.
Every treatment has individual considerations. Your care team will discuss what to expect based on your specific situation.
What to Expect Over Time
Many people notice increasing confidence over a structured multi-week course of therapy.
Your care plan includes structured sessions and gradual, supported practice in real social situations.
Regular follow-up and open communication with your care team play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.What social situations will we work on first?
- 2.How is this different from just 'pushing through' anxiety on my own?
- 3.Would medication help alongside therapy?
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