Avoidant Personality Disorder involves a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and an extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation. This is more than shyness; it is a deep-seated fear of rejection that can lead to avoiding work, school, and social activities that involve significant interpersonal contact. We provide a safe therapeutic space to build self-esteem and confidence in social situations.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• Avoids occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact because of fears of criticism, disapproval, or rejection.
• Is unwilling to get involved with people unless certain of being liked.
• Shows restraint within intimate relationships because of the fear of being shamed or ridiculed.
• Is preoccupied with being criticized or rejected in social situations.
• Is inhibited in new interpersonal situations because of feelings of inadequacy.
• Views self as socially inept, personally unappealing, or inferior to others.
• Is unusually reluctant to take personal risks or to engage in any new activities because they may prove embarrassing.