Social Anxiety Disorder Therapy Group

You may be suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), a condition that affects more than 32 million Americans.

Do you worry about being judged, evaluated, or criticized by others?
Do you experience anxiety or panic in social or performance situations?
Do you fear that people will notice your anxiety and think less of you?
Do you avoid social or performance situations because of your fear, self-doubt, and anxiety?
Does your anxiety restrict your ability to fully enjoy life?

We are offering a 15-week group that utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a highly effective treatment to overcome social anxiety.

You will experience the support and learning opportunity together with others who also experience shyness and social anxiety
You will learn valuable CBT skills to reduce fear and increase confidence (a CBT workbook for Social Anxiety will be part of this group experience)
You will have safe opportunities to practice the CBT skills regarding situations that trigger anxiety for you - with the guidance of two experienced therapists

Note: CBT does not require the use of medications, and is effective with or without medication

Participants will learn to:

The group will be lead by Dr. Jim Shenk and Mr. Sean Butland, AMFT, and will include 5 to 8 members. This will be an online therapy group for anyone living in California, and will include 2-4 Saturday meetings in-person for those who live in or near San Diego, or can travel to San Diego.

Leader: James Shenk, Ph.D.

*Fee: $90 per session (90-minute sessions)

An individual assessment and preparation session ($225) is required prior to starting the group. (Half session ($110) may be an option)

Note: There is a Pay-in-Advance option that would save 10% of the cost for the session.

If there is an online group, the fee will be reduced if more than 8 participants.

The Cognitive Therapy Institute, APC