Location: Toronto, Canada
Challenge: Maya, a 16-year-old high school student, had always been shy, but her social anxiety had intensified in the past year. She struggled to make friends, avoided group activities, and dreaded school to the point that her academics started slipping.
Approach: Maya’s therapist used a combination of CBT and Psychoeducation to explore her negative thought patterns and help her rebuild her confidence. They worked together on developing practical strategies for managing social anxiety, including gradual exposure to fear-inducing social situations.
Outcome: Over time, Maya built confidence in initiating conversations and participating in group activities. By the end of her therapy, she reported feeling more comfortable in her skin and began to thrive academically and socially.
