treatment	providers	as	well	as	other	resources	for	lessening	social	anxiety.
The	American	Psychological	Association,	a	professional	organization	for
psychologists,	has	an	online	tool	to	find	a	psychologist	near	you,	as	does
Psychology	Today
	
where	you	can	read	various	therapists’	profiles	to	see	who
might	be	a	good	fit.
When
	
searching	for	a	therapist	to	help	you	with	anxiety	symptoms,	look
for	those	who	are	licensed	mental	health	providers	or	licensed	clinical
psychologists	who	specialize	in	cognitive	behavioral	therapy,	mindfulness,
and/or	acceptance	and	commitment	therapy.	As	we’ve	seen,	these	approaches
are	well	researched	and	have	shown	to	be	effective	in	the	treatment	of	anxiety
disorders.
Online	Support
Working	on	the	strategies	in	a	vacuum	with	no	outside	influence	will	not	be	as
effective	as	if	you	share	what	you’re	doing	with	the	outside	world.	Whether
you	talk	with	trusted	friends	or	family	or	seek	online	support	makes	little
difference.	However,	finding	a	way	to	connect	with	others	who	also	struggle
can	help	you	feel	more	normal	and	keep	the	material	fresh	in	your	mind.
The	National	Alliance	on	Mental	Illness	(NAMI)	is	one	of	the	leading
mental	health	organizations	in	the	United	States.	NAMI	supports,	advocates,