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The Calm Confidence Podcast: Social Anxiety and Being Yourself

by Charles Perry

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About the show

Social anxiety sucks. I am a former social anxiety sufferer who has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 10+ years. I combine my personal and professional experience to give you practical tools to help you face your fears and become a more confident and authentic you. Email questions/topics to: info@csplcsw.com Newsletter and Services: https://linktr.ee/calmconfidence Disclaimer: This is NOT Therapy and is not a replacement for therapy. Listening to this podcast does not constitute a client/therapist relationship.