Social anxiety, social phobia, or extreme shyness, can cause profound suffering in the life of people who experience the symptoms. Social anxiety is a serious threat to your social and career success. Studies have found that social anxiety limits people's choices in jobs, relationships, and quality of life.
People with social anxiety don't need to accept their suffering as inevitable. This is not a problem you have to bear with an embarrassed grin. You do not have social anxiety because of weakness or inadequacy. You have a right to make your voice heard. Social anxiety is a complex, but treatable, disorder. Trying to hide social anxiety is not the solution. The only way to conquer the social anxiety gremlin is by confronting it with the help of a professional.
I will work with you to define your goals for treatment.