COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL GROUP THERAPY FOR SOCIALLY ANXIOUS ADOLESCENTS

The Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders is pleased to announce the formation of our cognitive behavioral group therapy program for adolescents (age 16-18) with social anxiety disorder or other issues with social interactions or social performance situations.

This program was developed by Dr. Albano and colleagues at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders.

Groups will focus on:

• Exposure-based treatment to reduce anxiety and increase self efficacy in social situations
• Skill development in identification and correction of maladaptive thought patterns
• Techniques in management of somatic symptoms of anxiety
• Social skill development

Groups are short term (16-20 weeks) and will meet weekly.

We welcome active collaboration with current care providers around goals and objectives. Separate parent-information sessions are offered.

If you are interested in additional information or want to make a referral, contact Dr. Sandra Pimentel at (212) 246-5022 or pimentes@childpsych.columbia.edu.