psychiatrists in your area.
When choosing a professional, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Before making a 
commitment, here are some issues that you should clarify:
UÊThe type of treatment being offered. For example, if you are interested in a 
psychological treatment, you should ask whether the person is experienced 
in providing CBT for social and performance anxiety.
UÊThe typical number of sessions recommended for treating this problem, rec -
ognizing that it is often difﬁcult to know this before conducting a thorough 
assessment. In many cases, ten to twenty sessions is enough.
UÊThe length of each session. One-hour sessions are typical, though longer 
time periods are sometimes needed for exposure sessions.