Connection over Perfection: Navigating Friendships with Social Anxiety
By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy We see it on almost every modern self-care checklist, nestled right between “drink more water” and “practice mindfulness.” The advice seems incredibly simple: “Connect with friends.” For many people, calling a friend or scheduling a weekend hangout is a natural and effortless way to decompress. But if you […]
Is It Just Shyness or Social Anxiety? 5 Signs Your Teen Needs Support
By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy Watching your teenager navigate high school can be a rollercoaster for any parent. Adolescence is universally recognized as a period of profound change, marked by shifting friendships, academic pressures, and a naturally heightened awareness of peer opinions. It is completely normal for teens to experience moments of self-consciousness, […]
Alexithymia vs. Social Anxiety: Understanding the Differences in Emotional Struggles
By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy Emotional challenges come in many forms, and two conditions that are often misunderstood or confused are alexithymia and social anxiety. Both affect how people connect with themselves and others, but they are not the same. At Resilient Mind Psychotherapy, we often meet clients who wonder whether they are […]