Online Social Anxiety therapists in Poway, California CA
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Social Anxiety
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
Social anxiety can keep us disconnected and without our needs being met. There is a process and support we can help with
33 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
New Beginnings Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, overwhelming, or even paralyzing. Whether it’s fear of judgment, discomfort in groups, or avoidance of social situations, these patterns often stem from past experiences, attachment wounds, or self-critical beliefs. In therapy, we provide a safe, supportive space to explore these fears, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop practical coping skills. With Christ-centered guidance, clients learn to build confidence, deepen connection with others, and engage in life with greater ease, courage, and emotional freedom.
15 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Dr. Glenn Francis
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., MFT
I know the agony of social anxiety. I am, if you like, an expert in it. Which means, I can help you find compassion for yourself, and the gradual allowance of who and how you are in social life, and the expansion of a certain ease and freedom in this respect that can seem unthinkable at the beginning of the journey.
29 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Social anxiety often stems from deeper fears of judgment, rejection, or not being “enough.” These fears can lead to avoidance, overthinking, and intense self-monitoring in social situations. In therapy we work with both the psychological and nervous system patterns behind social anxiety, helping your body feel safer in connection so you can move through relationships with greater confidence and ease.
8 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Elizabeth Nims
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I specialize in treating social anxiety, helping clients break the pattern of avoidance due to fear. Learning skills to calm anxious thoughts, increase self-esteem, and help to reconnect with others.
7 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I work with my clients to help them identify strengths and then apply them to areas of their life they are not as confident in
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Karina Larios
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Are you experiencing panic attacks or fears that are limiting how you wish to show up in your life? I lead this work with one of my core values, importance of human relationships and community, as we gently explore ways to help decrease the fear to get you living a life that feels more connected in a meaningful way. My approach is compassionate, encouraging, and gradual, always honoring my client's pace.
6 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Stephanie Sandoval - COLLECTIVE SPACE THERAPY
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do social interactions cause intense fear and self-consciousness? Sometimes these feelings can be debilitating. With extensive training and experience working in a Los Angeles-based group practice, my specializations include expertise in social anxiety. I offer a 15 min free consultation, feel free to reach out to see if we're a good fit!
11 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Shayda Ewalt
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social anxiety often develops from experiences of rejection, criticism, or feeling unsafe in relationships. It was not simply "shyness" but a protective response rooted in fear of judgment or harm. Therapy helps you understand the origins of these fears while building internal safety and confidence in relational spaces.
10 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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 Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming or dangerous. In therapy, I help clients practice new ways of handling these situations, challenge anxious thoughts, and gradually build confidence in social settings.
10 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Rachel Thomasian
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, from speaking up in meetings to attending social events or starting conversations. I help clients understand the patterns behind their anxiety while building practical tools to increase confidence, reduce overthinking, and feel more at ease in social and professional settings.
19 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Louise Perry
Registered Psychotherapist, IFS UKCP HCCP BAAT
I work with adults who experience social anxiety, including fear of judgement, self-consciousness, difficulty speaking up, or a tendency to withdraw in social situations. Social anxiety often develops as a way of managing risk in relationships and can shape how people anticipate, interpret, and respond to others.
My work draws on Integrative Art Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering ways to explore how these patterns operate internally and what they may be protecting. Rather than focusing on exposure or performance, sessions centre on understanding the internal responses that arise in social situations. We may work through conversation, creative exploration, or a combination of both, depending on what feels most useful.
8 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment of social anxiety
19 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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 Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Best Life Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LMFT, APCC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, overwhelming, or intimidating. Our therapists help clients better understand the patterns that contribute to social anxiety while developing practical strategies to manage fear and self-doubt. Therapy focuses on building confidence, strengthening communication skills, and helping clients feel more comfortable and authentic in social and professional settings.
12 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When You Worry What Others Think
If you find yourself replaying conversations, worrying you said the “wrong” thing, or avoiding situations where you might be judged, you may be struggling with social anxiety. You might appear confident and put-together on the outside but inside feel tense, self-conscious, or on high alert. Even small interactions — meetings, text replies, or social plans — can feel like high-stakes performances. Social anxiety is not just shyness. It’s your brain trying to protect you from rejection or embarrassment — often by over-analyzing and keeping you stuck.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you feel calm and authentic around others. You’ll learn how to:
Identify and challenge the beliefs that drive fear of judgment
Rewire the inner dialogue that fuels self-criticism and avoidance
Build emotional tolerance for uncertainty and vulnerability
Practice real-world experiments that retrain your brain’s social safety system
Experience connection and confidence without overthinking every move
Our work blends compassion and science — using daily tools, feedback, and measurable progress to create lasting change. Most clients notice significant relief from social anxiety within 8 to 12 weeks.
I BELIEVE:
You deserve to feel safe being yourself — not performing for others.
Confidence isn’t the absence of anxiety; it’s learning to show up anyway.
Connection grows when we stop chasing perfection and start allowing authenticity.
Fear loses power when it’s met with curiosity instead of avoidance.
Laughter, empathy, and courage are the antidotes to shame.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
Dr. Mandi Maycumber
Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LMHC, SUDP
I have experience working with and facilitating groups for individuals struggling with debilitating social anxiety.
13 Years Experience
Online in Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
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 Poway, CA
Social Anxiety
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 Poway, CA
Social Anxiety therapists in Poway, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Poway, 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 |