Life can feel overwhelming when social interactions become a source of anxiety. At ClearView Counseling, I understand the unique challenges of social anxiety disorder and am dedicated to providing effective support to help you build confidence, feel more at ease, and connect more authentically with others.
While social anxiety is a core area of my specialization, I also offer compassionate and effective counseling for a range of other concerns. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and work towards a more fulfilling life.
Navigating Social Anxiety:
Understanding Your Social Fears: Together, we’ll explore the specific situations that trigger your anxiety and identify the underlying thoughts and beliefs that contribute to your discomfort.
Building Coping Skills: You’ll learn practical and evidence-based techniques to manage anxiety symptoms in social situations, such as relaxation exercises, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness strategies.
Gradual Exposure and Confidence Building: We’ll work collaboratively to develop a step-by-step approach to gradually face social situations, building your confidence and reducing avoidance behaviors at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Challenging Negative Thoughts: We’ll identify and challenge the negative predictions and self-critical thoughts that often fuel social anxiety, replacing them with more realistic and positive perspectives.
Improving Social Skills: If desired, we can work on enhancing your communication skills and social interaction techniques to help you feel more confident and comfortable in various social settings.
Beyond Social Anxiety: Comprehensive Mental Health Support
In addition to my specialization in social anxiety, I also provide therapy for a wide range of other mental health concerns, including:
Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and other specific phobias.
Depression and Mood Disorders: Helping you navigate feelings of sadness, low energy, and find a path towards greater emotional well-being.
Self-Esteem Issues: Building self-compassion, challenging negative self-perceptions, and fostering a stronger sense of self-worth.
Stress Management: Developing effective strategies to cope with life’s stressors and promote greater resilience.
Grief and Loss: Providing support and guidance through the difficult process of bereavement and adjustment to loss.
Codependency: Exploring unhealthy relationship patterns and fostering healthier boundaries.
Anger Management: Understanding the roots of anger and developing constructive ways to express and manage it.
Accessible Therapy, Wherever You Are:
All of my services are conveniently offered via secure telehealth (phone or video sessions) for residents of Wisconsin and Illinois. This allows you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space, eliminating the added stress of travel and making therapy more accessible.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re looking for compassionate, effective, and accessible support to overcome social anxiety or address other mental health concerns, I encourage you to reach out. Let’s work together to help you build a more confident, connected, and fulfilling life.