Online Social Anxiety therapists in Los Gatos, California CA
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Melanie Goetz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I hope you can take a moment to celebrate your success in reaching out to start a new relationship. In working with social anxiety, we'll consider the exceptions in your life—the times when you have connected with strangers, when you’ve entered into a new social environment, when you’ve stayed longer at a social event. We’ll bring curiosity to what made those experiences exceptional for you. We’ll then bring those differences, as well as, newly learned skills into corrective experiences in the therapy room and the least risky environments for you outside of therapy. We will likely use EMDR and somatic therapy approaches to work through the engrained difficult messages and bodily experiences of social anxiety from your past to increase your confidence in your capacity for present and future social connections.
10 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
David Eshleman
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
So often shame and social anxiety are tied together. It has been said that "It is a joy to be hidden and a disaster not to be found". I find this to be very true. We all desire closeness and intimacy, however, often when we experience conditional worth, shame based parenting and other traumas early in our lives, we can naturally develop a fear of people. Social anxiety is to be afraid of being ourselves for fear of rejection or some other shame/imperfection. Learning to love ourselves, heal from the shame, and reclaim our birthright of belonging is the work.
14 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Chloe Lankshear
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.Ed, Ed/S, LMFT
If you get very stressed about social situations, either before or after, you'll be spending a lot of energy and brain power on all your internal self-talk around this. Sometimes that can make you act awkwardly or not be able to be as natural and confident as you'd like to be. We can work on changing your self-talk together so that you are better able to be more in the moment and can be freer and more accepting of yourself.
12 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA (Online Only)
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
Social Anxiety and Social Anorexia cases have had documented increase with lower practice of intimacy in our current culture. In addition, social isolation registers in the same part of the brain that processes pain and we are biological beings that need social engagement for health and stasis. CPTSD and intensive health needs can contribute to a sense of growing isolation or challenges with over stimulation, limiting social interactions. There could be grief due to that or ease if it aligns with a neurobiology that doesn't prefer social interactions in person. There are many creative ways to connect these days. Utilizing Havening, Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, Attachment Theory, and optionally Energy Work to address adrenal fatigue, clients may stretching into experiences of more social engagement and working through trauma or anxiety along the way. This work combines a sensitive understanding of social systems and the pressures that come with adapting to them. Additionally, clients can gain safe practice with communication utilizing NVC and other communication and relationship models.
15 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA (Online Only)
Chris Doorley
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
Different from generalized anxiety, social anxiety has specific catalysts and situations that cause it to heighten or worsen. There are methods that make lessening and managing those feelings of discomfort and overwhelm and minimize the catalysts so that you can feel like you are making the choices in your life, instead of feeling like anxiety is making all the choices for you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
At Alicia Stalker LMFT we provide Social Anxiety Therapy, understanding that social anxiety can feel isolating and overwhelming, making everyday interactions daunting and stressful. If you find yourself fearing judgment, avoiding social situations, or feeling self-conscious in group settings, you are not alone. Our therapy services are designed to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where you can expire your fears and develop the tools to manage social anxiety.
21 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Josh Dolin: Life Coach | Purpose Pathfinder
Life Coach
Struggling with social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can build confidence and manage those fears. My coaching approach focuses on helping you understand the root causes of your anxiety, while developing practical tools to overcome social discomfort. Together, we’ll work on building your confidence, improving communication skills, and creating a personalized plan to help you navigate social situations with greater ease. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to begin your journey toward a more confident, socially connected life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA (Online Only)
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we offer specialized therapy for individuals struggling with social anxiety. Our team uses evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients manage fear and anxiety in social situations. We work with individuals to challenge negative thoughts, build confidence, and develop practical strategies for navigating social interactions with ease, empowering them to lead a more comfortable, fulfilling life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Allie Michie, MS
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT159347
Social anxiety often lives in the aftermath, replaying conversations, wondering if you said the wrong thing, and feeling embarrassed by moments that others have long forgotten, or maybe that they didn't even notice. I work with clients to understand where that inner critic is coming from and build a more compassionate, grounded relationship with themselves so that being around others feels a little less like a performance and a little more like connection.
2 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Laurie Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, IFS, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR, Cyclical Pain Repatterning, Somatic, Expressive Arts
Emotional and energetic anxiety patterns are common. These can feel immobilizing and isolating. Healing is available.
27 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA (Online Only)
Rinat Kass
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Social anxiety can be debilitating and may lead to feelings of loneliness and sadness. In my work with clients I support them in building their confidence and managing their anxiety in away that allows them to be in social setting in a much more comfortable ways.
19 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Hiroko Saeki, MA, LMFT, RDT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Drama Therapist
Is your social anxiety getting in your way of living a fulfilling life? I would love to help you. I am a Registered Drama Therapist trained in the therapeutic use of drama and other expressive arts. Together, we can explore what might be at the root of your anxiety, find helpful strategies to reduce the anxiety, and rehearse new behaviors/attitude to build your confidence.
11 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Jennifer Bearden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
If the fear of judgment keeps you isolated, our work is designed to help you reconnect with confidence. We’ll partner to identify and restructure the fear-based thoughts that fuel your anxiety. Using a "parts work" approach, we will gently explore the protective inner system and connect with the source of the anxiety—often a young, vulnerable, or shamed "part" that developed to keep you safe from perceived social threat. This work is gently paced and respects your need for safety as you learn to unhook from the endless cycle of rumination and choose to engage in your life according to your values.
26 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Did you grow up feeling judged, criticized, or not good enough? If so, this may have led to social anxiety and often worrying that others are negatively evaluating you. Have you shaped yourself to try to be "palatable" for other people as if you are constantly wearing a mask pretending to be a version of yourself others might like? Often, having social anxiety can lead to people pleasing and having poor boundaries in order to appear more likable. However, these patterns can be exhausting and leave you feeling like a shell of who you really are. I can support you to be more authentic and to slowly work through patterns that no longer serve you so you can feel more at peace with who you truly are.
13 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA (Online Only)
Amanda Hagos, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PPSC
Our clinicians frequently support kids, teens and adults with social anxiety and partner with clients and families to begin moving toward a more connected life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Matthew Weisskopf
Psychologist, PhD
I can assist clients with addressing social anxiety with cognitive behavioral therapy approaches. This approach addresses thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors that often underlie social anxiety. When these factors are shifted in a positive direction, this can have significant benefits for social anxiety.
19 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Social anxiety can often feel like an unwelcome burden and that it keeps life more limited than you would like. I will support you in reliving these symptoms through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to first build tools to better manage symptoms in the present and will follow that with psychodynamic work to support greater insight and lasting change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA (Online Only)
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Social anxiety or social phobia make living in the world a challenge. Fear of judgment and feeling embarrassed about possible inappropriate behavior or perceived failures to perform up to some standard make it difficult to function many social situations. Confidence can be regained.
35 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA (Online Only)
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help people struggling with social anxiety understand the fears, self‑doubt, and old protective patterns that make everyday interactions feel so overwhelming. Together, we gently explore what’s underneath the worry and build new ways of relating that feel safer, more grounded, and more authentic. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative—supporting you as you grow confidence and ease in connecting with others.
15 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Social Anxiety.
10 Years Experience
Online in Los Gatos, CA
Social Anxiety therapists in Los Gatos, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Los Gatos, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (91%), and Depression (79%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 78% | Stress |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |