“I struggle with public speaking.”
“I freeze in competition despite being an athlete.”
“I forget everything I’ve learned when it is time to take a test.”
“Sex is unenjoyable because I feel nervous.”
Performance anxiety is fear associated with a specific task. It can cause you to feel “frozen” or forget your words or actions. Physical, emotional, and mental reactions can all be symptoms of this issue. Some people experience performance anxiety for specific tasks, or it can stem from other areas such as social anxiety. Whatever the cause of the performance anxiety, we can help you learn tools and strategies for addressing this issue.
Cognitive therapies such as CBT have been scientifically shown to reduce fear and anxiety around performance tasks. Anxiety does not have to stand in your way. It is possible to feel comfortable when performing.
We can help if your anxiety interferes with:
Athletic performance
Job interviews
Meeting new people
Public speaking
Sexual interaction
Stage fright
Test-taking
To see if one of our clinicians is a good fit, you can email, call/text us, or fill out this form to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation.