Online Therapy for Social and Performance Anxiety

When being seen feels like too much—and not being seen feels just as bad.

If you’ve ever replayed a conversation 20 times in your head, avoided speaking up in class or meetings, or felt your heart pounding before a presentation, you're not alone. Social and performance anxiety can show up in big, obvious ways—like full-on panic before giving a speech—or in subtle, exhausting ways—like overthinking every interaction and second-guessing yourself for days.

You might look totally calm on the outside while your mind is spiraling with thoughts like:
“What if I mess up?”
“What if I sound stupid?”
“What if they think I don’t belong here?”

This kind of anxiety isn’t about not liking people or being shy—it’s about fearing judgment, rejection, or humiliation so deeply that your nervous system goes into overdrive just anticipating it.

In therapy, we’ll create a space where you don’t have to perform. I use a blend of CBT, ACT, mindfulness, exposure work, and person-centered therapy to help you change your relationship with fear, build confidence, and feel more at ease in your own skin. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your social anxiety, gently challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and practice real-world skills to help you show up more fully and authentically—without dread.

You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through every interaction. I offer online therapy for social and performance anxiety across North Carolina—including Greensboro, Elon, and Winston-Salem—so you can start this work from a space that feels safe.