Make a Fresh Start to 2026 by Joining Group Therapy for Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety Group Therapy in Washington, DC:
Do you experience anxiety in social situations that you find difficult to overcome? Perhaps you want to build greater connections but the fear of judgment by others or possibly making a fool out of yourself holds you back. If you’re an adult in the Washington, DC area struggling with social anxiety and searching for an effective treatment, consider joining DC CBT’s Building Social Confidence group. This is a time limited, 12 week therapy group specifically focused on treating social anxiety. It is an evidence-based treatment that has been found to be effective through the years and it is offered in the heart of Washington, DC in the Dupont Circle area.
This social anxiety group therapy is a CBT program specifically designed to help adults overcome their social fears, work on building confidence, and move towards developing more meaningful connections in a safe, supportive environment.
As of December 31, 2025, we are still accepting new members for our therapy group that will start in the new year! All group sessions will be held in-person at our Dupont Circle office.
What to Expect from Our CBT Group Sessions:
Our social anxiety group therapy makes use of evidence-based CBT interventions:
- Identify unhelpful, anxious thoughts that might be maintaining or exacerbating your anxiety
- Learn effective cognitive skills to reframe anxious thoughts and make them less problematic
- Develop a plan specific to your own concerns and work on confronting anxiety-provoking situations
- Engage in social interactions during group time and learn from others
- Conduct out-of-session practice in between meetings – share your experiences, receive feedback, and provide support to others
Relevant Information for Social Anxiety Group Therapy:
- Mixed gender group, individuals 18+
- When: Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm
- Location: In-person, Dupont Circle office
- Duration: 12 weeks, each session 90 mins
- Cost: $100 screening session for prospective members, $100/group session
How Can I Join this Social Anxiety Group Therapy?
Group therapy sessions are conducted as in-person appointments at our Washington, DC office in Dupont Circle.
Each prospective group member will first have a short, no-cost consultation call by phone or video with Dr. Noguchi who runs the Building Social Confidence group.
You can expect the following during this call:
- Discuss what interests you about group therapy for social anxiety
- Discuss your goals for seeking group therapy
- Dr. Noguchi will ask some questions to get to know you and your social anxiety concerns better
- Answer questions you may have
- Provide more information about the BSC group
Toward the end of the consultation call, we can determine if the BSC group might be an appropriate fit to address your social anxiety concerns. If we agree that this group is a fit, we will schedule a 45-minute screening session ($100). This appointment is common practice to address a range of matters in-depth (e.g., your social anxiety concerns, group therapy expectations, any remaining questions you have). We will also review the group therapy guidelines and consent form during this meeting.
Don’t worry if this sounds like a lot, we will guide you through the process.
The first step is to reach out to Dr. Noguchi.
Summary of Relevant Information for Social Anxiety Group Therapy:
- Mixed gender group, individuals 18+
- When: Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm
- Location: In-person, Dupont Circle office
- Duration: 12 weeks, each session 90 mins
- Cost: $100 screening session for prospective members, $100/group session
Questions About Group Therapy for Social Anxiety?
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Additionally, some of our blog posts might give you a better idea of what you can expect from group therapy sessions:
You can also see if your questions are answered on our FAQ page.