The Many Faces of Anxiety
Anxiety is often seen as a collective ball. An all-encompassing state of being that you either have or don’t have. But in reality, there are various forms of anxiety [read more]
Why Small Talk Causes Anxiety
One of my specialties in my practice is working with people who struggle with various forms of anxiety, including social anxiety. And it’s a consensus that small talk is [read more]
The Impact of Silencing Your Voice
In my practice, one of my specialties is working with people who struggle with various types of anxiety. One of the themes I see almost across the board with [read more]
Does Anxiety Make You Off-Putting?
I recently went out to a social event — a friend’s gathering in the park. I was feeling so socially anxious that I just didn’t know what to say [read more]
To Connect with the World, First Connect with Yourself
One of the constants I see in my therapy practice are people who come in desiring to better emotionally connect with the world in various ways. For example, creating [read more]
Social Anxiety: Genuine Interest
Please click on either of the following links if you haven’t read part 1 or part 2 of this social anxiety series. With social anxiety, people can get caught [read more]
The Social Anxiety Window
This post is part 2 of a 3 part social anxiety series. Please click here if you’d like to read part 1 before continuing. Otherwise, read on. There is something [read more]
Social Anxiety: The Dreaded Conversation
Some people look forward to social situations and seem to thrive off of them. Many others have a more difficult time with social situations, leading people to cancel plans, [read more]
Surviving the Great Holiday Depression
As we well know, while the holidays can be a source of joy for many people, the holidays are also a source of sadness for many others. If you’re someone [read more]
Relationships and Social Anxiety: Who Are We Really Hiding From?
People often prefer to believe that it’s possible to hide pieces of ourselves that we don’t want people to see, often exaggerating certain qualities in order to conceal others: [read more]