Social Anxiety Treatment

Reclaim Confidence and Connect with Life Again

Living with social anxiety can feel like you’re trapped behind invisible walls—fearful of judgment, embarrassed by interactions, and constantly on edge in social settings. At Star City Recovery, we help individuals break free from the isolation caused by social anxiety and rediscover the confidence to engage with others and live more fully. Through personalized care and evidence-based therapies, our compassionate team empowers you to overcome fear and build meaningful relationships.

"We treat these conditions in conjunction with substance use, not independently"

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Understanding Social Anxiety

Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a chronic mental health condition marked by intense fear of social situations. Unlike occasional nervousness, this fear is persistent and can lead to severe emotional distress and avoidance behaviors that affect everyday life. Individuals with social anxiety often experience:

Fear of being judged or embarrassed in public
Physical symptoms such as trembling, sweating, or a racing heart during social interactions
Avoidance of conversations, eye contact, or social events
Difficulty forming relationships or maintaining professional responsibilities
Excessive worry before social gatherings

Although many people with social anxiety are aware their fears are irrational, they still feel powerless to control them. Left untreated, this condition can lead to withdrawal, missed life opportunities, and co-occurring disorders like depression or substance use. The good news is that social anxiety is highly treatable with the right support.

Our Comprehensive Social Anxiety Treatment Program

At Star City Recovery, we offer a fully integrative approach designed to address the underlying factors contributing to social anxiety and provide tools for long-term success. Our program includes:

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Dual Diagnosis

Many individuals with social anxiety also face additional mental health or substance use challenges. Our dual diagnosis care ensures that both conditions are treated together, creating a more stable foundation for recovery.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps individuals identify and challenge distorted thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety. Clients learn to reframe negative thoughts and respond to social situations more confidently.

Exposure Therapy

In a safe, structured environment, clients are gradually exposed to feared social situations, allowing them to build tolerance, reduce avoidance behaviors, and regain control over their lives.

Medication Management

When appropriate, our medical team may prescribe SSRIs or SNRIs to help manage anxiety symptoms, always closely monitoring effectiveness and any potential interactions.

Holistic Therapies

We offer mindfulness practices, yoga, art therapy, and other holistic methods that support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and whole-person healing.

Supportive Living Environment

Our home-like, non-institutional setting offers private rooms and a sense of community that helps reduce social stress and foster supportive peer relationships.