When casual chit-chat feels like a spotlight and every heartbeat sounds louder than your voice, it’s more than shyness—steady confidence is within reach.
• Persistent Fear: Worry about embarrassment or negative judgment in social settings
• Avoidance: Steering clear of presentations, social gatherings, or even eye contact
• Physical Symptoms: Blushing, shaky voice, sweating, rapid heartbeat
• Life Impact: Missed opportunities in work or school, strained friendships
• Initial Evaluation (60 mins): Diagnostic assessment and immediate start of first-line medication (SSRIs/SNRIs) with dose adjustments every 2–3 weeks.
• Medication Support: On-demand beta-blockers (propranolol or atenolol) for performance anxiety; additional treatments like pregabalin or limited-use clonazepam if needed.
• Regular Monitoring: Follow-ups every 4–6 weeks using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) to ensure optimal progress.
• Supportive Resources: Optional CBT or social-skills coaching referrals.
With treatment, most individuals experience substantial relief and improved confidence in social situations.
Medications like SSRIs and beta-blockers are highly effective, especially combined with therapy and skills coaching.
Not necessarily; many individuals eventually manage symptoms with therapy and learned coping skills alone.
Yes, we provide secure telehealth visits, offering convenience and comfort.
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