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Social Anxiety Therapy in Pleasant Grove, Utah
Evidence-based treatment to quiet the fear of judgment, build real confidence in social situations, and stop organizing your life around avoidance. Available in-person and via telehealth.
In-Network with SelectHealth, PEHP, EMI Health, & Most Major Utah Carriers | Private Pay Available
What Is Social Anxiety?
Social anxiety disorder is an intense, persistent fear of being judged, embarrassed or rejected in social or performance situations. It goes well beyond shyness and often leads people to avoid work, school or relationships they care about.
Types of Social Anxiety
- Generalized Social Anxiety: Fear across most social situations, from conversations to group settings.
- Performance Only Social Anxiety: Fear limited to speaking or performing in front of others.
- Workplace Social Anxiety: Fear centered on meetings, presentations or interacting with coworkers.
Social Anxiety Is More Than Shyness
Social anxiety disorder is an intense, persistent fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social or performance situations. It is not a personality trait. It is a treatable condition that shrinks careers, relationships, and daily life when left unaddressed.
Care at Atium Health
- In-person clinic at 1398 W State Rd, Suite 204, Pleasant Grove, UT
- Secure statewide telehealth anywhere in Utah
- Structured, skills-based treatment with measurable progress
Signs & Symptoms of Social Anxiety
Thoughts & Emotions
- Replaying conversations afterward and fixating on perceived mistakes
- Intense fear of being watched, judged, or humiliated
- Dreading events days or weeks in advance
Physical Reactions
- Blushing, sweating, trembling, or a shaky voice in social settings
- Racing heart, nausea, or feeling frozen when attention turns to you
Behavior Patterns
- Avoiding meetings, calls, parties, dating, or speaking up
- Relying on alcohol or rehearsing excessively to get through interactions
Ready to Take the First Step?
Our team can help you find the right provider and the right kind of care. Appointments are available in as little as 48 hours.
Our Evidence-Based Treatment Approach
Social anxiety responds especially well to structured, active treatment. Avoidance keeps it alive; gradual, supported exposure dismantles it.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifying the distorted predictions your mind makes about social situations and testing them against reality.
Gradual Exposure Work
A step-by-step plan to face feared situations at a pace that builds confidence instead of overwhelming you.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learning to act on what matters to you even when anxiety shows up, rather than waiting for it to disappear first.
Medication Management Collaboration
Coordination with our psychiatric team when medication can lower the volume enough for therapy work to stick.
Diagnosing Social Anxiety
Reading about symptoms can help you put words to what you are experiencing, but only a trained mental health professional can diagnose social anxiety. At Atium Health, your first appointment includes a thorough assessment of your history, symptoms and goals, often supported by validated questionnaires. We repeat those measures over time so you and your clinician can see real progress.
Your provider will also look for anything that may be contributing, such as sleep, medical conditions, medications, substance use or other mental health concerns, so your plan fits the whole picture.
What Causes Social Anxiety?
There is rarely a single cause. Most often social anxiety develops from a mix of life experiences and biology.
Lifestyle and Environmental Factors
- Bullying, criticism or rejection in the past
- Overprotective or highly critical home environments
- Limited social opportunities
- Sudden new social or work demands
- Avoidance that reinforces fear over time
Someone may have several or none of these factors and still be affected.
Biological Factors
Social anxiety often runs in families and is linked to a temperament that is naturally more cautious. An overactive fear response in the brain also plays a role.
Telehealth Treatment for Social Anxiety
Many people can be assessed and treated for social anxiety through secure video sessions. Research shows telehealth therapy and medication management can be as effective as in person care for many conditions, and it makes it easier to fit treatment into a busy schedule. Atium Health offers telehealth throughout Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Florida.
Find a Provider Near You
Meet with us in person at one of our offices, or from home anywhere in Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Florida through telehealth.
Meet Our Specialists
Our clinicians specialize in anxiety treatment, in person in Pleasant Grove and by telehealth across Utah.
View All ProvidersInsurance & Pricing
Atium Health is in-network with most major Utah carriers, so care is often covered under your behavioral health benefits.
- Private Pay available
- SelectHealth
- PEHP
- EMI Health
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- Most other major Utah carriers
Not sure about your coverage? Send us your details and our team will verify your benefits before your first session.
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not have to keep avoiding your life.
Speak with an anxiety specialist today.
Citations
Clinically reviewed by Dr. J.L. Redd, Ph.D., CMHC, CSAT | Clinical Director, Atium Health
- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- American Psychological Association. Clinical practice guidelines.
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