Some people with social anxiety may find that counseling alone is enough. Medication management may be needed. Cognitive behavioral therapy is utilized by many therapist to help in identifying the ways in which their thinking becomes distorted. The distorted thinking increases anxiety. CBT helps identify ways to change the internal messages and interpretations of the messages that bring forth the anxiety.

Exposure therapy is often times used in conjunction with both relaxation exercises and/or imagery. The goal is to assist the client in learning how to bring about a relaxed state on their own. This approach intends to gradually expose clients to what frightens them. It aims to help them cope with anxiety and fears.

Therapists working with clients suffering from social anxiety different modalities. Talk therapy, relaxation exercises, positive self-talk, and social skills training. Most clients willing to seek counseling for social anxiety, can benefit greatly and learn to overcome their fears and find relief for symptoms.

Treatment for social anxiety often involves psychological counseling combined with medication. Medication along with therapy helps with anxiety and symptoms of depression. For long-term treatment of severe social anxiety, a combination of medication and professional counseling is useful.