treatment of social anxiety disorder in or around Boston, MA

March 18, 2008 11:49 AM

Recommendations for treatment of social anxiety disorder in or around Boston or Cambridge, MA?

Psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, or witch doctors. Tell me about any good experience you've had (or your friend, whatever). Who helped you, how did you find them, and what would you do differently with the benefit of hindsight?

MBTA accessibility is a big plus.

I'm already working the PCP referral angle, and I've got a list of 343 names from my insurance provider who I'll call randomly if I have to (the first step in curing your phone phobia is curing your phone phobia). I feel like I'm playing the mental health lottery. Any tips from past winners?

posted by lucky mollusk to Health & Fitness (1 answer total)

You'd be wise to connect with the Trauma Clinic. Dr. Van Der Kolk has a very good reputation. BTW the root cause of all anxiety is trauma. Something along the line put a bump and scratch in the memory bank triggered by life and relationships. Check them out. Be well.
posted by watercarrier at 1:20 PM on March 18, 2008