Social Anxiety Disorder Counseling
Social Anxiety Therapy
Online Therapy in Colorado
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming. You may worry about being judged, feel tense around others, or replay conversations long after they’ve ended. Social anxiety affects people of all ages and backgrounds, and if you’re struggling with it, you’re not alone.
I’m David Rothman, LPC, and I provide online social anxiety therapy throughout Colorado. I help individuals develop practical skills to manage anxiety, build confidence, and feel more comfortable connecting with others—both personally and professionally.
When Social Anxiety Gets in the Way
Social anxiety can affect many areas of life, including work, relationships, and social activities. You might feel anxious in meetings, avoid social gatherings, struggle with small talk, or fear saying the “wrong” thing. Over time, social anxiety can lead to avoidance, self-doubt, and isolation.
These reactions are not personal flaws. Social anxiety is a treatable condition, and therapy can help you change the patterns that keep it going.
How I Treat Social Anxiety
Everyone’s experience with social anxiety is different. In therapy, I take time to understand what triggers your anxiety and what matters most to you. Together, we work on strategies that help you feel more present, confident, and engaged in social situations.
Social anxiety therapy may include:
Mindfulness and grounding skills to help you stay present instead of caught in self-criticism
Anxiety management strategies to reduce nervousness and physical symptoms
Communication skills to support conversations, assertiveness, and connection
Values-based work to focus on relationships and experiences that matter to you
Gradual real-world practice to help you face social situations with more confidence
Common Symptoms of Social Anxiety
You may benefit from social anxiety therapy if you experience:
Fear of public speaking or speaking in groups
Anxiety during work conversations or meetings
Difficulty starting or maintaining conversations
Worry about being judged, embarrassed, or rejected
Avoidance of social situations
Replaying or overanalyzing interactions afterward
Physical symptoms such as blushing, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, or nausea
If left untreated, social anxiety can become more restrictive over time. Therapy can help you intervene early and regain confidence.
Benefits of Social Anxiety Therapy
Through therapy, many clients experience:
Reduced social anxiety symptoms
Improved coping skills in social situations
Increased confidence and self-trust
Healthier, more fulfilling relationships
Greater participation in work and social life
Improved overall quality of life
What Causes Social Anxiety?
Social anxiety can develop for many reasons, including:
Genetic vulnerability to anxiety
An overactive stress response in the brain
Past experiences such as bullying, criticism, or humiliation
Trauma or chronic conflict
New or unfamiliar social or professional roles
Understanding the roots of your social anxiety allows us to create a treatment plan that fits your experience.
Online Social Anxiety Therapy in Colorado
Social anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. Through telehealth therapy in Colorado, I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you reduce anxiety and build the confidence to show up as yourself.
If you’re ready to begin social anxiety therapy online in Colorado, I’m here to help.