Social Phobia

What is SOCIAL PHOBIA

Dr. Dahlia refers to social phobias as “shyness on steroids”.  The socially phobic individual, like the shy person suffers with self-consciousness  and concern about negative evaluation from others, but the phobic person experiences it much more intensely.  Their extreme discomfort causes them to withdraw from, or avoid social situations, to which they want to participate.

Treatment for Shyness and Social Phobia

These are treated the same way as other phobias with greater emphasis on building or regaining self -confidence, personal responsibility and  social skills.

In addition to these areas, Dr. Dahlia also treats issues related to infidelity, addictions, anger management , trauma and bereavement.