Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy for Social Phobia - Psychotherapie in Berlin-Kreuzberg

Facing your fears is much easier with the support of a group.

Participating in social situations can be very challenging for people with social anxiety. Fear of negative judgment, worry about embarrassing situations, and feelings of being overwhelmed can significantly impact daily life.

In group therapy for social anxiety, I provide a supportive and structured environment to work together to overcome your fears. This group is specifically aimed at people who feel uncomfortable in social situations, whether speaking in public, meeting new people, participating in group activities, or other situations.

My group therapy is based on proven methods of cognitive behavioral therapy, which aim to identify and change negative thought patterns. By sharing experiences and working on coping strategies together, you can learn to gradually overcome your fears and increase your self-confidence.

In our sessions you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded people in a safe space and learn from their experiences. You’ll be encouraged to face your fears, try new behaviors, and celebrate successes – all in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Goals of group therapy for social phobia

Reduce fears
We work to identify the specific fears and worries that accompany social interactions and develop strategies to gradually reduce these fears. In exposure exercises, you specifically face fear-provoking situations in order to reduce the fear reaction and increase self-confidence.

Strengthening social skills
Social skills are practiced and improved through role play, feedback and supportive interactions within the group. This is about developing self-confidence, appropriate communication and dealing with conflicts.

Social network expansion
Group therapy offers an opportunity to make new social contacts and receive support from like-minded people. Sharing experiences and challenges together can help you feel less isolated.

Strengthening self-esteem
Through exchange within the group and recognition of shared experiences, a process of self-reflection and acceptance can be stimulated. This allows participants to view themselves with more understanding and compassion.

If you have a desire to overcome your social anxiety and live a more fulfilling life, then our group therapy for social anxiety could be the right step for you. Please contact me for further information or to make an appointment.

A prior individual conversation serves to clarify individual needs and goals and to ensure that the group therapy meets personal needs.

I look forward to supporting you on your journey to overcoming your fears.

Procedure and start of group therapy

1. Contact by e-mail

Interested parties can contact me by e-mail to express their wish to participate. Please briefly state your request and your telephone number. Send your enquiry to mail@psychotherapie-ploch.de

2. Short preliminary telephone conversation

After receiving your e-mail, I will contact you by telephone for a brief preliminary discussion. This will give you the opportunity to ask your questions and receive initial information about the process and content of the group therapy. At the same time, we will use this conversation to gain an initial impression of your individual needs and goals.

3. Personal one-to-one meeting with me

After the preliminary telephone consultation, we will arrange a personal one-to-one consultation with me. In this meeting, you will have the opportunity to describe your personal situation in more detail and clarify your therapy concerns. An initial diagnostic assessment will also be carried out to determine whether group therapy meets your individual needs.

4. Diagnostics and clarification of therapy needs

In further individual counselling sessions, a comprehensive diagnosis is carried out in order to better understand your specific psychological problems and needs. At the same time, your therapeutic concerns are clarified in order to determine the goals and focus of the treatment.

5. Trial session in the group

After the diagnosis and clarification of the therapy concerns, I will invite you to a trial session in the group. This trial session allows you to gain a first impression of the group dynamics, the content and the working style of the group. At the same time, the group members also have the opportunity to get to know you and adjust to you.

6. Application to the health insurance company

If you decide to take part in group therapy after the trial session, I will send an application to your health insurance company, as they have to authorise the therapy, which they usually always do. The costs for group therapy are covered by statutory health insurance.

other group offerings

English therapy groups for non-German speakers

This group is for all patients with different psychological challenges who prefer to do therapy in English over German because German is nor ther first language. Our English-speaking psychotherapy group provides a welcoming environment for individuals facing a range of psychological issues while living away from their home countries.

Groups for Mixed Topics

We learn the most about ourselves in our encounters with others.

Groups for Women

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