National SocialAnxiety Center

06/04/2026

Congrats Katy Manetta!

It's time for a Diplomate Spotlight! Today, we're highlighting Dr. Katy Manetta, licensed psychologist, advanced CBT clinician, educator, supervisor, and advocate for evidence-based care. As Clinical Director of Belmont Psychological Psychological Services and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies, Dr. Manetta has dedicated her career to helping individuals with OCD and anxiety disorders access effective, compassionate treatment.

Beyond her clinical work, she trains and mentors clinicians, creates educational content on OCD and CBT through her YouTube channel, and helps lead the Academy’s blog initiatives to make evidence-based information more accessible to the public and professionals alike. We're so thankful to have her as part of our community!

05/07/2026

We are pleased to announce our inaugural graduate student spotlight! Meet Alexandra (Allie) Adamis. Allie is a fourth-year clinical psychology PhD candidate at Vanderbilt University studying the cognitive-behavioral underpinnings of social anxiety under the mentorship of Dr. Bunmi Olatunji.

More information about the interesting and important work being done by Allie can be found on our website.

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Congratulations Allie and thank you for the important work you are doing!

04/20/2026

Chicago was such a highlight! The NSAC team loved every minute of exhibiting at Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA Conference April 8-11th.

Meeting so many brilliant clinicians, innovators, researchers, and the next generation of graduate students was truly inspiring. It is an honor to be part of a community dedicated to such impactful work. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to connect! ✨👋

02/20/2026

Check our our latest blog article about the vicious cycle of social anxiety and shame, written by NSAC cofounder and Chair Emeritus, Larry Cohen.

Understand the vicious cycle of social anxiety and shame, how each affects the other, and tips to cope with everyday social stress.

01/08/2026

We are proud to share that Larry Cohen, LCSW, A-CBT, cofounder of the National Social Anxiety Center, is featured in this upcoming free Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA live webinar.

Larry will be discussing The CBT Workbook for Overcoming Shame-Based Social Anxiety and answering questions live.

🗓 Thursday, January 22
⏰ 1 PM ET
🎟 Free registration

This is a wonderful opportunity for clinicians and individuals alike to deepen their understanding of shame-based social anxiety and evidence-based CBT tools.

11/18/2025

Congratulations Larry Cohen on this wonderful highlight and blog post!

Shame isn’t just a byproduct of social anxiety, it’s often the engine that drives it.
In the November episode of our A-CBT Blog Author Spotlight Series, Larry Cohen, LCSW, A-CBT, of the National SocialAnxiety Center and one of the most experienced social anxiety therapists in the world!, explains why shame-based core beliefs must be a central treatment target in CBT for SAD.

Larry draws on decades of experience to break down how integrative CBT approaches can more effectively shift the beliefs that keep people stuck.

Our blog series aims to highlight the expertise of our members and to disseminate accurate information about CBT. To read Larry’s full blog on shame and social anxiety, visit our website: www.academyofcbt.org/blog

09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. Social anxiety can deeply impact mental health. Today, we stand together to remind anyone struggling that you are not alone. Help is always available. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988.

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06/19/2025

NSAC’s next Monthly Virtual Peer Consultation is happening Tuesday, July 8 at 1 PM EST.

This free consultation is open to licensed mental health professionals working with socially anxious individuals. It’s a safe, confidential, and supportive space to share challenges and insights—all in service of improving care through evidence-based practices.

🔒 HIPAA-compliant | 🎓 Peer-led | 🤝 Supportive
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📌 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcuCprjkqE9x4As86RKzMtZ0a6RIySulY #/registration

We hope to see you there!

06/06/2025

Small Shifts, Big Relief

In this latest blog post, Dr. Suma Chand from our St. Louis clinic offers practical, science-based strategies to regulate the nervous system and reduce social anxiety. Designed for both clinicians and individuals seeking support, this article highlights small, actionable changes that can make a big difference.

Read the full article here:
https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2025/05/20/small-shifts-big-relief-calm-your-body-conquer-social-anxiety/

05/30/2025

Join us and our colleagues at Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA for a powerful live webinar on the link between social anxiety and chronic pain.

📅 Wednesday, June 4
🕛 12–1 PM ET
🎤 Featuring: Dr. Jennifer Caspari, NSAC Denver CBT Denver

Learn about evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies and the psychosocial impact of chronic pain, including how it overlaps with anxiety and social anxiety.

Earn CE/CME credits while gaining deeper insight into these commonly co-occurring challenges.

🖱️ Register now:
https://adaa.org/webinar/professional/social-anxiety-and-chronic-pain