Author Archives: Katy Manetta, PhD, A-CBT

OVERCOMING SOCIAL ANXIETY BY EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY

By Katy Manetta, PhD, A-CBT August 18, 2022

Acknowledging Uncertainty

In the 1600’s, the famous French philosopher René Descartes set out on a journey in an effort to discover truth. The question he asked was: what can one know—with certainty—is real? At the end of this philosophical journey, he came to the conclusion that there was almost nothing in life of which he could be truly certain. His… Continue reading

HOW TO FIND A WELL-TRAINED THERAPIST FOR YOUR SOCIAL ANXIETY

By Katy Manetta, PhD, A-CBT April 29, 2021

Maybe you have been suffering with anxiety for a while and you have finally decided to get help. Or maybe your family physician has suggested that you look for a therapist. Or perhaps your child’s school is recommending that you find a therapist for your child. Or maybe you are one of the many Americans who has been struggling to manage your anxiety… Continue reading