Overcoming Shame-Based Social Anxiety & Shyness | Ask the Author Q&A with Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT

In this video, Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) hosts an Ask the Author Q&A with Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT, on overcoming shame-based social anxiety and shyness. Many people experience self-critical thoughts, fear of judgment, or feelings of “not being good enough,” which can impact confidence, relationships, and daily life. In this discussion, Larry Cohen explores how shame and social anxiety develop and shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help individuals build self-compassion, improve social confidence, and challenge patterns of avoidance and negative thinking. This conversation is designed for anyone interested in better understanding social anxiety, shyness, self-esteem, and emotional resilience. 🔗 Learn more about anxiety and stress: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiet... 🔗 Subscribe to ADAA’s free public newsletter, Triumph: https://adaa.informz.net/adaa/pages/T... 🔗 Purchase ADAA’s Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders: https://ow.ly/9GGu50SJvBm Subscribe for trusted mental health education, expert insights, and the latest research on anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and related disorders. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. and Canada for immediate support, available 24/7. ADAA is a nonprofit organization. Opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of ADAA. #SocialAnxiety #Shyness #MentalHealth #SelfEsteem #AnxietySupport