Social Confidence Group in Bentonville, AR
A bi-weekly, therapist-led group for adults who struggle with social anxiety. Build genuine social confidence through graduated exposure exercises, cognitive restructuring, and real-time social skills practice in a safe, supportive environment.
Social anxiety disorder affects approximately 12% of U.S. adults at some point in their lives (Kessler et al., 2005, Archives of General Psychiatry). Research consistently shows that group-based cognitive behavioral therapy (GCBT) is among the most effective treatments — and the group format itself is therapeutic, providing built-in exposure opportunities that individual therapy cannot replicate.
What You'll Work On
Four evidence-informed pillars that build lasting social confidence. Each session integrates multiple components so progress compounds over time.
Cognitive Restructuring
Identify and challenge the automatic thoughts that fuel social anxiety — mind-reading, catastrophizing, spotlight effect. Replace them with balanced, realistic appraisals that let you show up as yourself.
Graduated Exposure
Face feared social situations in a structured, step-by-step way — starting with low-stakes exercises in group and progressively working toward real-world scenarios. The group setting provides natural, safe exposure.
Social Skills Practice
Build concrete conversational skills — initiating, maintaining eye contact, assertiveness, small talk, navigating awkward pauses. Practice in real-time with group members and get supportive feedback.
Self-Compassion & Acceptance
Develop a kinder internal voice. Learn mindfulness-based self-compassion practices that reduce post-event rumination, quiet the inner critic, and help you accept imperfection as a natural part of being human.
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Free 15-minute consultation · Same-week appointments · Most insurance accepted
Why a Group for Social Anxiety?
It sounds counterintuitive — a group for people who fear groups. But that's exactly what makes it work. The group is the treatment.
How the Social Confidence Group Works
A structured, therapist-guided program that builds confidence progressively — from understanding your anxiety to confidently navigating real social situations.
Individual Intake & Assessment
Meet one-on-one with the group facilitator to discuss your social anxiety history, identify trigger situations, set personal goals, and ensure the group is the right fit for you.
12-Week Bi-Weekly Sessions
Six 90-minute group sessions over 12 weeks. Each session combines psychoeducation, cognitive skills practice, in-session exposure exercises, and between-session assignments to build momentum.
Maintenance & Real-World Transfer
Graduate with a personalized relapse-prevention plan. Optional booster sessions are available. Many members continue with individual therapy to deepen gains.
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Confidence That Carries Over
The social skills you build here don't stay in the therapy room. Members consistently report feeling more comfortable at work meetings, social gatherings, and everyday interactions — because they've already practiced in a space that felt safe enough to take risks.
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Free Social Anxiety Screener
Take our free, clinician-designed SPIN screener to better understand your social anxiety symptoms. Get instant results with personalized next-step recommendations.
Take the Free ScreenerTakes about 3 minutes · Completely confidential
For educational and self-awareness purposes. Not a diagnostic tool or substitute for professional evaluation.
What We Cover: The 12-Week Curriculum
The Social Confidence Group follows a structured group cognitive-behavioral therapy (GCBT) arc. Across six 90-minute sessions over 12 weeks, each meeting builds on the last so skills layer rather than reset. Below is the typical session-by-session map — your facilitator adapts pacing and exercises to the cohort.
Group cognitive-behavioral therapy is a well-established approach for social anxiety; reputable overviews of cognitive behavioral therapy and anxiety disorders are available from the National Institute of Mental Health and the American Psychological Association. This curriculum is psychotherapy and skills practice; it is not medical treatment. If medication is something you want to explore, we coordinate with your primary care provider or a prescriber — we do not prescribe.
Is This Group Right for You?
A quick intake conversation helps us make sure the format fits your goals and that you can get the most from a small, supportive cohort.
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Intake & screening
Every member completes a brief individual intake with the facilitator before the first group. We discuss your history, current symptoms, and goals, and confirm that a small skills-based group is the right level of care right now. You can also take our free, confidential SPIN social anxiety screener beforehand — it is for self-awareness only, not a diagnosis.
A group is one option among several. If individual sessions would serve you better first, we will say so and help you start with individual therapy or another fit.
Group Format, Confidentiality & What to Expect
A small, consistent cohort and clear ground rules are what make a group for social anxiety feel safe enough to take real risks.
Closed Cohort & Size
Groups run as a closed cohort of roughly 6–8 adults who start and finish together. The same faces each week build the trust that makes practicing new behaviors possible. Once a cohort begins, it stays closed so the group can deepen.
Schedule & Length
Six 90-minute sessions over a 12-week cycle, meeting bi-weekly, led by a licensed clinician. Each session blends brief psychoeducation, skills practice, in-session exposure, and planning for between-session assignments.
In-Person & Telehealth
Meet in person at our Bentonville office (240 S Main St, Suite #270) or join by secure telehealth from anywhere in Arkansas. Cohorts are typically offered in one format at a time so the group stays cohesive.
Cost & Insurance
ZipHealthy is a Blue Cross Blue Shield preferred provider and works with most major plans; with insurance, out-of-pocket cost is often in the $20–$40 per-session range. Self-pay options and a Good Faith Estimate are available. See pricing & what to expect and your Good Faith Estimate rights.
Confidentiality
What is shared in group stays in group. Every member agrees to keep other members' identities and stories private. Your clinical records are protected under HIPAA. Group confidentiality depends on members honoring it and is not a legal guarantee, and standard limits (such as risk of harm or mandatory reporting) always apply.
Group Norms
We hold a few shared agreements: arrive on time and attend consistently, speak from your own experience, give feedback that is kind and specific, let each person speak without judgment, and step into discomfort at your own pace. These norms are consistent with NASW ethical standards for group practice.
Ready to Start Building Social Confidence?
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Free 15-minute consultation · Same-week appointments · Most insurance accepted
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Schedule your free 15-minute consultation — no commitment, no pressure.