Meghan Cromie: Anxiety Therapist in ft. lauderdale; virtually throughout FL, tX, id, vt & SC

social Anxiety Therapy Ft. Lauderdale & Throughout Broward

If you feel trapped in a loop of embarrassment and avoidance…
If thoughts feel distracting, if the anxiety is impossible to ignore…
You Are not alone

Find clarity, confidence, and relief from social anxiety

When social anxiety is running the show, it can make everyday interactions feel exhausting, high-stakes, or overwhelming. You might replay conversations long after they end, worry intensely about how you came across, or avoid situations you actually want to be part of. Even when things go “fine,” your mind may tell you it wasn’t enough. If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone.

Social anxiety is common, treatable, and responsive to the right support. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening in your mind and body, reduce the intensity of anxious spirals, and build steady confidence in your ability to manage, without needing a whole new set of social skills. Social anxiety is not a personality flaw, and it is highly treatable with the right kind of therapy.

If You’re Here, You Might Be Tired Of…

Constant fear of being judged, awkward, or “exposed”
Overthinking what to say before, during, and after conversations
Avoiding social events, meetings, dating, or speaking up
Feeling tense, flushed, shaky, or mentally blank in social settings
Feeling like you need to blend in or not be noticed as much as possible
People-pleasing, rehearsing, or monitoring yourself closely
A strong inner critic that shows up only around other people
Feeling anxious when you recieve texts or calls
Feeling lonely or disconnected despite wanting closeness

If any of this fits, therapy can be a place where you don’t have to perform. You can learn to be yourself, and break out of cycles that are holding you back. Many clients tell me: “I know logically I’m probably fine, but it doesn’t feel fine.” Therapy helps bridge that gap between knowing and feeling.

Get Started with a Free 15 Minute Call

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stop avoiding, start living.

I know what it feels like to feel trapped by social anxiety. For many years I dealt with debilitating social anxiety and panic that prevented me from forming the friendships I wanted, and even leaving the house most days. I used to be convinced there was something wrong with me, that I must just lack the social skills others seemed to have been born with. I judged myself for not being able to handle simple things like phone calls, while others around me didn’t even seemed bothered by it.

Social anxiety can leave you feeling stuck, alone, and miserable. Through my own therapy journey I was able to face these fears, and live life on my own terms. I am passionate about helping others overcome their fears as well.

I know life can make it hard to take those initial steps, but I am here to meet you where you’re at, and start taking action. Learn to stop avoiding, and start living the life you want. Get started with an expert. Meghan specializes in social anxiety, and can help you get started

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. You may have an intense fear of being judged, humiliated, or rejected, bringing up intense anxiety. This intense fear leads to one of the most significant and often damaging behaviors that accompany social anxiety: avoidance.

This tendency to avoid social situations, people, or places can provide immediate relief from anxiety but ultimately reinforces the disorder and keeps up feeling stuck and lonely. From not replying to a friend’s text, not being able to invite people out to hang out, and cancelling last minute on plans, these behaviors keep up feeling lonely and anxious, This cycle can be difficult to break, and without intervention, it may lead to further isolation and a growing sense of self-doubt.

Meghan Cromie specializes in helping people break out of the avoidance cycle, and learn to start living their lives. Reach out today to get started, and stop letting anxiety lead you.

Work with a specialist

Social Anxiety doesn’t always respond to typical talk therapy, don’t keep the cycle going. Meghan Cromie is a specialist in social anxiety and panic, and knows how to actually help you recover in full. Working with a specialist can make all the difference.

How Social Anxiety Therapy Helps

Social anxiety is maintained by a cycle of fear, self-focus, and avoidance. In therapy, we work to gently interrupt that cycle so social situations stop feeling so threatening.

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we focus on evidence-based strategies that lead to real change and not just insight. In therapy we’ll work on:

Understanding your social anxiety pattern
You’ll learn how anxiety gets reinforced through avoidance, safety behaviors, and self-monitoring and why these strategies, while understandable, keep anxiety stuck.

Changing anxious thinking without fighting yourself
CBT helps you relate differently to thoughts like “They think I’m awkward” or “I sounded stupid,” so they no longer control your behavior.

Reducing self-consciousness and mental monitoring
We shift attention outward, helping you become more present and less trapped inside your head during interactions.

Gradually facing feared situations in a supported way
Avoidance shrinks life. Therapy helps you rebuild confidence through intentional, manageable steps, at a pace that respects your nervous system.

Building confidence based on experience, not reassurance
Confidence grows from learning you can handle discomfort, not from eliminating it entirely.

Evidence-Based Therapy for Social Anxiety

Many people with social anxiety worry about being judged in therapy.

You do not need to be outgoing, articulate, or “good at talking” to benefit from therapy. You don’t need to perform or impress. Awkward pauses, nervous laughter, or uncertainty are welcome here.

Therapy is a place where you don’t have to manage impressions. We work with what’s real, not what you think you should be.

You do not have to manage this alone, and you do not have to feel this way forever. Start therapy with a clinician who understands social anxiety

If you’re nervous about starting therapy, that makes sense.
Many people who come to Still Minds Psychology worry about things like:
What if I say the wrong thing?
What if therapy makes my anxiety worse?
What if I’m judged for what goes through my mind?
If you’re asking those questions, you’re not alone—and nothing about them disqualifies you from therapy.
If social anxiety has been holding you back—from relationships, opportunities, or simply being yourself—therapy can help you move forward with clarity and support.
Schedule a consultation to talk about what you’re experiencing and whether this approach feels like a good fit. There’s no pressure—just a conversation.
Nothing needs to be perfect for you to begin.
→ Schedule a consultation to Learn what therapy is like
I don’t just ask you how you’re doing, I utilize evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), & Exposure therapy to get you symptom reduction.
We go at YOUR pace, working together. You don’t have to fight your thoughts alone.
What Therapy Here Is Not
- Not being told to “just be confident”
- Not forced exposure or being pushed before you’re ready
- Not endless reassurance that accidentally fuels anxiety
- Not judgment for avoiding or struggling
- Not generic advice that ignores your values and goals
We work with adults and young adults 14+ who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions, or anxiety—and who are ready for support that is both compassionate and effective.
Social Anxiety Looks Different for Everyone
Social anxiety isn’t just fear of public speaking. It can show up as:
- Anxiety in one-on-one conversations
- Fear of authority figures or work meetings
- Dating anxiety or relationship avoidance
- Difficulty asserting needs or setting boundaries
- Avoiding group settings, parties, or networking
- Constant self-comparison or post-event rumination
You don’t have to fit a specific label for therapy to help. If social anxiety is limiting your life in any way, it’s worth addressing.
There’s no one timeline for each person, but many clients experience some improvement within the first month. With consistent work, many clients experience:
- Less fear before and during social interactions
- Reduced rumination after conversations
- Greater ease speaking up and expressing themselves
- Increased comfort with uncertainty and imperfection
- More authentic connections with others
- A quieter inner critic and stronger self-trust
The goal isn’t to turn you into an extrovert. The goal is to help social anxiety stop deciding how you live your life.