a referral The Anxiety and Depression Association of America website has a a link that will connect you with licensed mental health providers in your geographical area who specialize in the treatment of anxiety Some of the listed mental health professionals also provide telemental services through video conferencing phone or email The Social Anxiety Institute website also provides a referral list oftreatment providers as well as other resources for lessening social anxiety The American Psychological Association a professional organization for psychologists has an online tool to find a psychologist near you as does Psychology Today where you can read various profiles to see who might be a good fit When searching for a therapist to help you with anxiety symptoms look for those who are licensed mental health providers or licensed clinical psychologists who specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy mindfulness acceptance and commitment therapy As seen these approaches are well researched and have shown to be effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders Online Support Working on the strategies in a vacuum with no outside influence will not be as effective as if you share what doing with the outside world Whether you talk with trusted friends or family or