The Science

Understand how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you overcome social anxiety.

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The Numbers

Extensive research and clinical studies consistently demonstrate that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most powerful and effective treatments for social anxiety

CBT Helps 86% of People

CBT Helps 86% of People

86% of people who fail to improve their social anxiety with SSRIs improve with CBT.

Symptom Reduction Lasts

Symptom Reduction Lasts

On average, people who self-administered CBT reduced their symptoms by two levels. Benefits remained 5 years later.

Quality of Life Improves

Quality of Life Improves

People who self-administered CBT were able to double their quality of life index. Quality of life remained high over the next 5 years.

How CBT Can Help

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven, science-backed approach to reducing social anxiety. It’s not enough to merely “learn social skills”. Without addressing underlying anxiety, social skills are inadequate. CBT works by helping people recognize and change the negative thought patterns and behaviors that drive their anxiety.

By teaching practical skills to manage fear and anxiety in social situations, CBT empowers individuals to feel more in control and improve their overall quality of life.

How CBT Can Help

“Using CBT for my social anxiety has really changed my life”

Alex G,

an early Sitosi user

CBT Techniques for Social Anxiety

CBT uses several techniques to target social anxiety, including:

Cognitive Restructuring

Learning to recognize and challenge negative thoughts, like assuming others are judging.

Exposure Therapy

Gradual, supportive exposure to social situations to build confidence over time.

Behavioral Experiments

Testing beliefs in real-life situations to challenge fears and increase resilience.

These tools, backed by research, provide an effective, long-lasting way to reduce social anxiety symptoms and help people thrive socially.

Your Journey to Confidence

Take the first step toward overcoming social anxiety with tools you can trust. Start with a quick assessment.