Social Anxiety Disorder

Support for Social and Performance Anxiety in Manhattan Beach

Social Anxiety Disorder involves an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated in social or public situations. This fear often goes beyond normal nervousness and can significantly impact daily life, relationships, work performance, and social connection.

People with social anxiety may feel distress in situations such as dining in busy restaurants, attending events or gatherings, speaking in meetings, using public restrooms, or waiting in public spaces. Some individuals experience anxiety only in specific performance-based situations — such as public speaking or eating in front of others — while others experience broader fear across most social interactions. This often leads to avoidance of social situations or enduring them with significant distress.

At Mind & Brain Link, Dr. Rohit Aiyer provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and personalized treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder. Treatment may include medication management when appropriate, often in combination with talk therapy to build coping skills and confidence in social situations. Care plans are tailored to each patient’s symptoms, history, and comfort level. Follow-up visits are available in person and through secure telehealth.

If social anxiety is limiting your life, effective treatment is available — and support is here.

Schedule an in-person evaluation to begin care.