Editorial Reviews

“If you think that you will always be stuck with your long-standing social embarrassment and avoidance, this clever little book is going to surprise you. Why? Because when you absorb only three or four simple concepts and put them into practice, you’ll discover strong but dormant resources within you. Apply them, play big, and you’ll be out into the world in no time.” ―Reid Wilson, PhD, Author of Stopping the Noise in Your Head

“Alison McKleroy's book is full of tested ideas, examples, and exercises that anyone who suffers from social anxiety can implement to get relief from the many different forms social anxiety may take and prevent it from coming back. The presentation of approaches, such as CBT, exposure, ACT, and other strategies, is concise and well-organized.” ―Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D., Author of The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, 7th Edition

“In Essential Strategies for Social Anxiety, Alison McKleroy skillfully integrates the best-tested principles of cognitive behavioral therapy with the mindfulness-based techniques of acceptance and commitment therapy. If you're longing to live more fully and are ready to say ‘enough!’ to social anxiety, these powerful tools are for you.” ―Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, and Author of The CBT Deck

“Essential Strategies for Social Anxiety is a wonderful resource for individuals as well as clinicians, providing a wealth of information and research-based strategies to confront social anxiety head-on. Alison McKleroy delivers assessments, relatable stories, engaging exercises, and action steps that will undoubtedly help anyone looking to overcome anxiety and boost their confidence in social settings.” ―Megan MacCutcheon, LPC, PMH-C, Author of The Self-Esteem Workbook for Women and The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens

“Essential Strategies for Social Anxiety provides the reader with a plethora of evidence-based clinical tools to tackle social anxiety in a manner that is compassionate and easy to understand. The material in the book would be a helpful addition to therapy or a great starting point for someone who wants to tackle their social anxiety on their own.” ―Elena Welsh, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Author, drelenawelsh.com