Social Anxiety Group

Therapy in Dallas

(Near Addison, Farmers Branch, Preston Hollow)

Now Enrolling:

Social Anxiety Skills Group

in Dallas

A 6-session CBT workshop

This small, structured group is designed for individuals who experience mild to moderate social anxiety and want practical tools to feel more comfortable speaking up, connecting with others, and navigating everyday social interactions. This in-person social anxiety group meets in Dallas, conveniently located near Addison, Farmers Branch, and Preston Hollow. We have separate groups for individuals in high school and young adults (19-35). Past clients have seen a 30-50% reduction in their symptoms in just 6 sessions.

This group goes beyond understanding anxiety and learning new tools by providing structured opportunities to practice those skills in real-time with peers. Think of it like a minimester for social confidence—a short, focused program to jumpstart recovery.

One Important Note

If your anxiety feels severe or is accompanied by significant depression, trauma symptoms, or panic attacks, individual therapy or psychiatry may be a better starting point.

Is This Group Right for You?

Four young women sitting together at a table in a coffee shop, smiling and looking at a tablet and smartphone, with coffee cups and a computer on the table.

This group might be a fit if you:

  • rehearse what you’re going to say before speaking

  • worry people think you’re awkward or saying the wrong thing

  • avoid speaking up in meetings, classes, or group conversations

  • replay interactions afterward wondering if you sounded strange

  • feel exhausted after social situations, even when they go “fine”

  • appear confident on the outside but feel anxious internally

    If several of these experiences sound familiar, social anxiety may be playing a role—and structured support can help.

The Benefits of Group for Social Anxiety

In individual therapy, I often meet smart, capable individuals who push through social situations when they have to—class presentations, work meetings, group hangouts—but at a cost. Their hearts race, their minds spiral, and afterward they feel shaky, drained, or unsure of what just happened.

Despite seeming “fine,” many describe how hard it feels to truly connect. Conversations take effort. Interactions get replayed for hours afterward. It can feel like they’re performing instead of being themselves.

Individual therapy can be incredibly helpful for understanding anxiety and learning new tools. But many people also benefit from structured opportunities to practice those skills in real social interactions with peers. This group was designed to provide that practice. Some participants attend the group while continuing to work with their individual therapist.

You can think of it as a structured exposure workshop where participants practice small social risks—like speaking up, initiating conversations, or tolerating awkward moments—in a supportive environment with peers who understand what social anxiety feels like.

I believe confidence grows through small risks, consistent support, and the safety to show up as your full self.

What You’ll Learn

This group is different from traditional process-oriented group therapy.

Instead of focusing on sharing personal histories, the emphasis is on learning and practicing practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Participants will practice:

  • understanding the cycle that keeps social anxiety going

  • identifying and challenging anxious predictions

  • reducing safety behaviors (like over-preparing or staying quiet)

  • speaking up in conversations

  • tolerating social discomfort

  • building confidence through repetition and feedback

Sessions include short teaching segments, guided exercises, and structured opportunities to practice social interactions in a supportive environment.

Reserve your spot today!

Reserve your spot today!

Social Anxiety Skills Groups

High School/Teens Group (Thursdays)

Young Adults Group (Tuesdays)

Led by: Dr. Jessica Klement

📅 Start Date: September 15
When: 4:00-5:00 PM, Young Adults group meets Tuesdays, High School group meets Thursdays
🌐 Where: 13601 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75240

👤 Who: high schoolers (14-18), adults (19-35)
🕒 Duration: 6 weeks
💲 Cost: $80 per session ($450 if you pay upfront)

Spots are limited to 6 participants per group!

This is your chance to practice, grow, and connect—without the pressure of being perfect.

Not sure if the group is the right fit?

No problem. Every group member will complete a brief phone call to answer questions and ensure fit.

FAQs

Still not sure?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss treatment options and find out if this is the right fit for you.