Fear of meeting new people, rejection, embarrassment, small talk, being judged, awkward silences, failing to belong.
Social Fears
Fear of meeting new people, rejection, embarrassment, small talk, being judged, awkward silences, or simply not knowing how to belong.
While human connection is essential, for many, it comes wrapped in anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking.
It’s easy to label ourselves as “introverts” or “socially awkward” et al. But social fear is rarely just shyness , more often than not it’s rooted in past experiences, unspoken wounds, or internalized rejection.
If the thought of meeting someone new fills you with dread, if you replay conversations in your head for days, or if you’ve been isolating yourself out of fear, I want you to know, you’re not broken. You’re protecting yourself. But there’s another, a better way forward, gently, and at your pace.
Here are some common types of social fear
Fear of Meeting New People
Worry about saying the wrong thing, making a bad impression, or not knowing how to start or sustain conversations.
Fear of Rejection
Deep discomfort, aversion or avoidance of social settings due to fear of being excluded, disliked, or unwanted.
Fear of Embarrassment
Anxiety over making a mistake, being laughed at, or becoming the center of attention for the wrong reason.
Fear of Awkward Silences
Overthinking interactions and using fillers to avoid those seemingly uncomfortable gaps in conversation.
Fear of Being Judged
Feeling like others are constantly evaluating your looks, voice, clothes, or personality.
Fear of Not Knowing What to Say
Struggling with spontaneity or worrying that you’re boring or uninteresting.
Fear of Social Expectations
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be likable, funny, charismatic, or extroverted.
Fear from Past Social Trauma
Lingering pain from bullying, betrayal, exclusion, or harsh social experiences in childhood or adolescence.
And many more subtle but powerful patterns that shape how we show up in a room.
If you’re someone who hides behind your phone in public, avoids parties, or feels invisible in a crowd, this space was made with you in mind.
Let’s gently unpack what’s been haunting you inside, and explore how to move through society without pretending to be someone you’re not.
Other Fears
Schedule a one-on-one consultation
The preliminary consultation will be a conversation about you and your needs pertaining to defeating fear/s.
After you fill out the form below, I will get in touch with you to schedule our first session.