National SocialAnxiety Center

02/20/2026

Check our our latest blog article about the vicious cycle of social anxiety and shame, written by NSAC cofounder and Chair Emeritus, Larry Cohen.

Understand the vicious cycle of social anxiety and shame, how each affects the other, and tips to cope with everyday social stress.

01/08/2026

We are proud to share that Larry Cohen, LCSW, A-CBT, cofounder of the National Social Anxiety Center, is featured in this upcoming free Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA live webinar.

Larry will be discussing The CBT Workbook for Overcoming Shame-Based Social Anxiety and answering questions live.

🗓 Thursday, January 22
⏰ 1 PM ET
🎟 Free registration

This is a wonderful opportunity for clinicians and individuals alike to deepen their understanding of shame-based social anxiety and evidence-based CBT tools.

11/18/2025

Congratulations Larry Cohen on this wonderful highlight and blog post!

Shame isn’t just a byproduct of social anxiety, it’s often the engine that drives it.
In the November episode of our A-CBT Blog Author Spotlight Series, Larry Cohen, LCSW, A-CBT, of the National SocialAnxiety Center and one of the most experienced social anxiety therapists in the world!, explains why shame-based core beliefs must be a central treatment target in CBT for SAD.

Larry draws on decades of experience to break down how integrative CBT approaches can more effectively shift the beliefs that keep people stuck.

Our blog series aims to highlight the expertise of our members and to disseminate accurate information about CBT. To read Larry’s full blog on shame and social anxiety, visit our website: www.academyofcbt.org/blog

09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. Social anxiety can deeply impact mental health. Today, we stand together to remind anyone struggling that you are not alone. Help is always available. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988.

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06/19/2025

NSAC’s next Monthly Virtual Peer Consultation is happening Tuesday, July 8 at 1 PM EST.

This free consultation is open to licensed mental health professionals working with socially anxious individuals. It’s a safe, confidential, and supportive space to share challenges and insights—all in service of improving care through evidence-based practices.

🔒 HIPAA-compliant | 🎓 Peer-led | 🤝 Supportive
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📌 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcuCprjkqE9x4As86RKzMtZ0a6RIySulY #/registration

We hope to see you there!

06/06/2025

Small Shifts, Big Relief

In this latest blog post, Dr. Suma Chand from our St. Louis clinic offers practical, science-based strategies to regulate the nervous system and reduce social anxiety. Designed for both clinicians and individuals seeking support, this article highlights small, actionable changes that can make a big difference.

Read the full article here:
https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2025/05/20/small-shifts-big-relief-calm-your-body-conquer-social-anxiety/

05/30/2025

Join us and our colleagues at Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA for a powerful live webinar on the link between social anxiety and chronic pain.

📅 Wednesday, June 4
🕛 12–1 PM ET
🎤 Featuring: Dr. Jennifer Caspari, NSAC Denver CBT Denver

Learn about evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies and the psychosocial impact of chronic pain, including how it overlaps with anxiety and social anxiety.

Earn CE/CME credits while gaining deeper insight into these commonly co-occurring challenges.

🖱️ Register now:
https://adaa.org/webinar/professional/social-anxiety-and-chronic-pain

05/20/2025

👥 Calling all licensed mental health professionals!

Join us for NSAC’s Monthly Virtual Peer Consultation on June 10, 2025 at 1PM ET — a free, collaborative space to connect with fellow clinicians working with socially anxious clients.

🔹 Gain support
🔹 Share insights
🔹 Deepen your clinical work

This is a HIPAA-compliant, voluntary educational meeting—no recordings, no supervision, just community.

🔗 Register here: https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/monthly-social-anxiety-peer-consultation-meetings/

05/02/2025

🎙️Upcoming Professional Webinar presented by Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA in collaboration with NSAC.

Social Anxiety & Chronic Pain: Understanding the Overlap

Social anxiety and chronic pain often co-occur — but are rarely treated together. Join NSAC and ADAA for a live professional webinar led by Jennifer Caspari, Ph.D. of NSAC Denver CBT Denver, exploring this powerful mind-body connection.

🧠 Level: Intermediate
🎓 CE/CME Credit: 1.00
📅 Wednesday, June 4, 2025
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💲Pricing:
ADA A Members: Free (with or without CE/CME)
Non-Members: $25 (non-CE) / $50 (with CE/CME)

🔗 Register: https://adaa.org/webinar/professional/social-anxiety-and-chronic-pain

Gain practical strategies and clinical insight for treating clients experiencing both chronic pain and social anxiety.

03/27/2025

Did you know? The social isolation schema is a core belief that you’re fundamentally different from others—leading many to feel they don’t belong, even in familiar or supportive settings.

In a recent blog post from the National Social Anxiety Center, Laura Johnson, LMFT, A-CBT, explores how this schema contributes to chronic social anxiety and how evidence-based therapy can help shift these limiting beliefs.

An important step in growth happens when people start to challenge the story that they don’t fit in.

📖 Read the full article: https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2025/03/18/social-isolation-schema-social-anxiety-about-feeling-different/

02/21/2025

🖤 Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Janeé Steele, PhD, LPC

This Black History Month, we celebrate Dr. Janeé Steele—a licensed professional counselor, educator, and leader in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As the owner and clinical director of Kalamazoo Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, PLLC , Dr. Steele has dedicated over 15 years to providing therapy, supervision, and training in evidence-based care.

Author & Advocate�Dr. Steele is the co-author of Black Lives Are Beautiful: 50 Tools to Heal from Trauma and Promote Positive Racial Identity and the author of the highly acclaimed book Racism and African American Mental Health: Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Empower Healing. Her work bridges CBT, social justice, and racial healing, providing powerful tools for mental wellness.

Breaking Barriers & Leading Change�Elected to the Board of Directors for the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Dr. Steele continues to make an impact through research, education, and advocacy in mental health.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Janeé Steele—a trailblazer in CBT, Black mental health, and healing through empowerment.

02/06/2025

At NSAC, we recognize that social anxiety doesn’t exist in a vacuum—identity, environment, and systemic barriers all play a role in mental health. We are committed to fostering inclusivity, breaking down stigma, and ensuring access to culturally responsive care for all. Because mental health is a human right. 💙