Social Anxiety Therapy

Feeling anxious in social situations doesn’t mean you’re shy or antisocial — it means your body is reacting to perceived judgment, pressure, or fear of rejection. Over time, these feelings can make even simple interactions feel overwhelming, leading you to withdraw or overthink every word and gesture.

At Marina Edelman Therapy, I help individuals understand and manage the fears that fuel social anxiety so they can build confidence, connect authentically, and feel comfortable in their own skin again.

Understanding Social Anxiety

Social anxiety goes far beyond nervousness — it’s an ongoing fear of being embarrassed, judged, or rejected by others. This fear can affect your personal life, work, school, and relationships, and often leads to avoidance that reinforces the cycle of anxiety.

You may benefit from social anxiety therapy if you:

• Constantly worry about saying or doing the wrong thing

• Avoid social gatherings, work meetings, or phone calls

• Experience physical symptoms like sweating, shaking, or a racing heart in social settings

• Replay conversations in your head and criticize yourself afterward

• Feel anxious about being the center of attention or meeting new people

• Struggle to form or maintain friendships due to fear of judgment

These symptoms are treatable — and with practice and support, it’s possible to reduce anxiety and feel more at ease in social situations.

How I Help

My approach to social anxiety therapy is gentle, practical, and collaborative. Together, we work to uncover the thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences that feed your anxiety while building real-world skills to manage it.

In our sessions, I help you:

• Identify and challenge negative or self-critical thoughts

• Learn grounding and mindfulness tools to reduce anxiety in real time

• Build self-confidence and self-compassion

• Practice exposure and desensitization techniques at your own pace

• Improve communication and assertiveness skills

• Strengthen emotional regulation and resilience

I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy, integrating mindfulness and somatic awareness to help calm both mind and body.

Moving From Fear to Freedom

You deserve to feel confident showing up as yourself — without fear or constant self-judgment. Social anxiety therapy helps you develop the tools to quiet your inner critic, connect more freely, and build meaningful relationships from a place of ease and authenticity.

If you’re ready to move beyond fear and start feeling more comfortable in your own life, I’d love to support you.