How do I see a therapist if I struggle to open up and have really bad social anxiety?

[Anonymous]

[AmandaYVR]

Despite what many people think, therapists actually aren't supposed to judge. They do assess (big diff, right?) but are trained not to come to value judgments about their clients. If you can believe this, you might feel more free in talking. (I personally think it's exhausting knowing that every damn thing a person says is being analyzed, so I would understand if you can't come to that either.)
One way or another, your life will be better when you learn how to effectively communicate and express yourself. Therapy or not, you need to tackle this. Therapy might be a good way to do this. They will try to desensitize you to the idea of speaking and being judged. Other than being temporarily embarrassed, what's the worst that can actually happen? Not much. You live, and you learn.

Here's a good quote:

"Amber, life will knock you down more times than you can possibly imagine. Don't knock yourself down. Don't avoid feeling embarrassed because you're afraid something's not going to go well. So what if it doesn't go well? So what? Put yourself out there. Give yourself a chance."

Adam Braverman to niece Amber, Parenthood
Season 2, Episode 9

[CharlesScene]

Give yourself time to find the right therapist that makes you the most comfortable. I have a really hard time opening up and it took me about 4 visits before I actually started talking. The first 3 was just the therapist getting to know me and giving me a chance to open up on my own. If you find the right therapists for you, opening up will become very easy.

I don't have social anxiety however, so hopefully what I said helps.

[emperor90]

Just do something u enjoy and try and talk about it before trying to go to a therapist

[Jmmmfi4]

Thats why you see one genius