This study aims to test a new computer-based treatment and better understand how it may help reduce symptoms of social anxiety and improve future treatment options.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18-60
• Experience social anxiety
• Identify social anxiety as primary concern/mental health challenge
• Not currently in treatment or have been in stable treatment for at least 3 months
• Able to attend in-person visits twice-weekly for 4 weeks

Participation includes several steps over about 5 months:

• Phone Screening (30 minutes): Initial call to see if you may be eligible
• Video Evaluation (90–120 minutes): Meet with a study clinician and complete interviews and questionnaires

In-Person Visits (NYC area):

• • Visit 1 (2 hours): Questionnaires and computer-based tasks
  • Visit 2 (3 hours): MRI scan and first treatment session
  • Visits 3–9 (30 minutes, twice weekly for 4 weeks): Computer-based treatment sessions
  • Mid-study MRI visit (3 hours during week 3)
  • Visit 10 (45 minutes): Final in-person assessments

Follow-Up Visits (45–60 minutes each): Two visits at 8 weeks and 5 months (may be remote)

Yes. Participants can receive up to $300 for completing all study visits.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.