Fear of Public Speaking

Behavior:
Client expressed a fear of public speaking and is facing an upcoming work presentation which is causing extreme anxiety. Client reported physical symptoms such as sweating and shaking when contemplating public speaking. Client stated, "The thought of standing in front of a crowd makes me panic."

Intervention:
The therapist discussed exposure therapy and gradual desensitization techniques during the 50-minute session.

Response:
Client appeared nervous but showed a willingness to engage with the assigned homework, which includes practicing speaking in front of a mirror and to a small, supportive audience.

Plan:
The therapist plans to review the client's progress with the exposure exercises in the next session, scheduled for two weeks from today. Continuation of the treatment plan with a focus on exposure therapy and gradual desensitization will be the priority.

During today’s 50-minute session, client discussed his fear of public speaking. He mentioned that he has an upcoming presentation at work and feels extremely anxious about it. Ummm, client described physical symptoms like sweating and shaking when he thinks about speaking in front of others. He said, "The thought of standing in front of a crowd makes me panic." We talked about exposure therapy and gradual desensitization. Client’s homework is to practice speaking in front of a mirror and then to a small, supportive audience. He seemed nervous but willing to try these exercises. We’ll check in on his progress in our next session in two weeks.