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Imagine walking into a social event without rehearsing everything you’re going to say. Imagine feeling comfortable meeting new people, expressing your opinions, and building meaningful relationships without anxiety deciding what you can and can’t do.
That’s what our Building Confidence & Connection: A 12-Week Social Anxiety Program is designed to help you achieve.
This signature program follows the Social Connection Method, our evidence-informed approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) to help you build confidence through real-world practice.
At Social Connection Counseling, we understand that social anxiety can make it harder to create the relationships and experiences you want. You may want to meet new people, build stronger friendships, start dating, attend social events, or simply feel more comfortable showing up as yourself, but worry and self-doubt keep getting in the way.
You might spend time replaying conversations, wondering if you said the wrong thing, or avoiding opportunities even when part of you wants to say yes. Over time, social anxiety can make your world feel smaller and leave you feeling disconnected from the people and experiences that matter most.
Social anxiety does not have to keep you from creating the life you want. With support, practice, and the right tools, you can build confidence in social situations and start creating relationships and experiences that feel meaningful to you.
Our Building Confidence & Connection signature program was created to help you do exactly that. This clinician-led program gives you a supportive place to practice connection, build confidence, and develop real-world skills that help you feel more comfortable showing up as yourself.
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Building Confidence & Connection is Social Connection Counseling’s signature 12-week social anxiety program because it gives you something that traditional one-on-one therapy cannot always provide: the opportunity to practice connection in real time with people who understand similar challenges.
Through the Social Connection Method, you’ll combine evidence-based therapy with guided practice, personalized challenges, and meaningful connection in a supportive group environment.
Together, we explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that keep social anxiety going while developing practical skills and real-world experiences that help you build confidence outside of therapy. The goal is not to become someone different. It is to feel more comfortable sharing your true self with others.
One of the most powerful parts of the program is realizing you are not the only person experiencing these challenges. You have the opportunity to practice connection with others who understand social anxiety while supporting each other’s growth.
This is not just about learning new ideas. It is about putting those skills into action so you can feel more confident starting conversations, making plans, attending events, and creating the connections you want outside of therapy.
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Our work together focuses on helping you build confidence, create genuine connections, and develop a social life that feels more aligned with who you truly are.
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At Social Connection Counseling, our signature Building Confidence & Connection program is active, collaborative, and focused on creating change you can use in everyday life. Through the Social Connection Method, we help you strengthen the skills and confidence needed to build meaningful relationships beyond the therapy room.
During the program, you will:
Each week you’ll:
This program can also complement individual therapy by giving you a place to continue practicing the confidence, communication, and connection skills you are developing.
Our focus is helping you create practical changes that continue long after the program ends.
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Many social anxiety groups focus primarily on reducing anxiety. Building Confidence & Connection goes further by helping you create a richer, more connected life through authentic relationships and real-world practice.
Our signature program includes:
Rather than simply talking about social anxiety, you’ll actively practice the skills that help you build meaningful, lasting connections.
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With support, practice, and real connection, you can begin creating a life that feels more open, confident, and connected. You may notice yourself saying yes to more opportunities, building stronger relationships, and feeling more comfortable being yourself around others.
At the end of the 12 weeks, everyone comes together for a Final Celebration Party, giving you the opportunity to celebrate your progress, practice the skills you’ve built, and experience connection in a fun, supportive environment.
You do not have to let social anxiety keep deciding what your life looks like. Social Connection Counseling is here to help you build the skills, confidence, and connections that allow you to show up more fully as yourself.
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Our next Building Confidence & Connection program begins October 7, 2026.
When:
Wednesdays
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Where:
Chicago’s Loop
To learn more, schedule a screening, or attend an information session, call (312) 869-2891 or email admin@socialconnectionchicago.com
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