Treatment fees are based on a sliding scale. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 65. The anxiety is characterized by excessive anticipation and distress prior to speaking in front of a group, and intense fear or avoidance of actual public speaking. Typical symptoms include a racing heart, trembling and shaking, shortness of breath, sweating, abdominal distress, and fears of embarrassment, or being criticized. The treatment teaches ways of identifying and modifying anxious thoughts or anxious behaviors in public speaking situations.
Treatment is conducted in small groups and is free.
Participants for this program must be between the ages of 18 and 55.