Social anxiety care in Georgia
Social Anxiety Treatment in Georgia: Reclaim Your Confidence
Evaluation · Medication · CBT collaboration · Telehealth
Feeling nervous before a big presentation or a first date is normal. But when the fear of being judged or embarrassed becomes so intense that it controls your life, it is more than shyness. It is social anxiety disorder.
At TheAdvancedMed, we provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for people across Georgia with social anxiety, by secure telehealth or in person at our McDonough clinic.
Quick answer
What Is the Best Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder?
The best-studied treatments for social anxiety disorder are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with gradual exposure, and medication such as an SSRI or SNRI. A beta-blocker may help with performance anxiety, like public speaking. Many people do best with both. At TheAdvancedMed, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner manages medication and works with your CBT therapist.
At a glance
Who we treat
Teens and adults
Where
1725 Pennsylvania Avenue, McDonough, GA 30253, or telehealth anywhere in Georgia
Hours
Mon–Thu 9 am–9 pm · Fri–Sun 8 am–6 pm (Eastern Time)
Insurance
Major plans accepted, plus self-pay
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Signs & symptoms
Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety is common and very treatable. It is an intense, lasting fear of social or performance situations where others might watch or judge you. Symptoms can include:
Intense fear of being judged or embarrassed
Blushing, sweating or trembling
Racing heart or nausea in social settings
Avoiding parties, meetings, calls or eating in public
Fear that others will notice your anxiety
Replaying conversations for hours afterward
Trouble speaking up at work or school
Dreading events days or weeks ahead
Using alcohol to get through social situations
Our approach
Our Approach to Social Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive assessment
We confirm the diagnosis and check for depression, generalized anxiety, panic attacks and substance use, which often occur with social anxiety.
Medication management
We prescribe and carefully manage FDA-approved medications such as SSRIs or SNRIs, and sometimes beta-blockers for performance anxiety.
CBT collaboration
We work closely with your CBT therapist so medication and therapy work together in one plan.
Follow-up and adjustment
Regular follow-ups, most of them by telehealth, check how you are doing, track side effects and adjust the plan as you improve.
Telehealth
Telehealth Social Anxiety Care in Georgia
Our secure telehealth platform lets you get expert psychiatric care from home, anywhere in Georgia. This is especially helpful when traveling or sitting in a waiting room feels triggering or overwhelming.
- Private video visits, no waiting room
- Evening appointments until 9 pm Monday to Thursday
- Weekend visits Friday to Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm
- Screening for depression and panic
- In-person visits available in McDonough
Insurance & payment: We accept major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Ambetter Peach State and Kaiser Permanente, as well as self-pay. Telehealth visits are covered by many plans. Our team checks your benefits before your first visit. See insurance and payment.
Related care: anxiety treatment, panic disorder treatment and depression treatment.
Patients we see online across Georgia
- McDonough
- Stockbridge
- Locust Grove
- Hampton
- Jonesboro
- Griffin
- Atlanta
- Decatur
- Macon
- Savannah
- Augusta
- Columbus
FAQ
Social Anxiety FAQs
Straight answers to the questions patients ask us most.
How long does social anxiety treatment take?
Overcoming social anxiety is gradual. Medication can begin to ease symptoms within a few weeks, but lasting change often takes several months of consistent therapy and psychiatric support.
Do I have to take medication forever?
Not necessarily. Many people can taper off medication after a period of stability, especially when combined with CBT. We work with you on the best long-term plan.
Is social anxiety the same as being shy?
No. Shyness is a personality trait. Social anxiety disorder causes intense fear and avoidance that interfere with work, school or relationships.
Can beta-blockers help with social anxiety?
Beta-blockers such as propranolol can calm physical symptoms like a racing heart or shaking before a specific event, like a presentation. They are not a treatment for everyday social anxiety.
Are benzodiazepines used for social anxiety?
They are generally not a first choice because of the risk of dependence. SSRIs, SNRIs and CBT are preferred.
Can I start with telehealth if I am nervous about visits?
Yes. Many people with social anxiety find it easier to start with a video visit from home.
Start at your own pace
Take the First Step Toward Confidence Today
You do not have to live in fear of social situations. Book a visit online or in McDonough.
Mon–Thu 9 am–9 pm · Fri–Sun 8 am–6 pm · 1725 Pennsylvania Avenue, McDonough, GA 30253
Crisis: TheAdvancedMed is not an emergency service. If you are thinking about suicide or are in crisis, call or text 988, call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-715-4225, or call 911.
Disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace medical advice. Diagnosis and treatment depend on an individual evaluation, and results vary.
Sources: National Institute of Mental Health, Social Anxiety Disorder; American Psychiatric Association, DSM-5-TR; NICE Guideline CG159, Social Anxiety Disorder.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Onyebuchi Nwaokolo, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C · Last reviewed: November 2026