Online Social Anxiety therapists in Santa Barbara, California CA
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Social Anxiety
Matthew Kijak, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety can be a debilitating condition that can make it hard for individuals to fully participate in social situations. As a therapist, I understand the impact that social anxiety can have on one's life and I specialize in helping individuals manage symptoms of social anxiety to foster well-being through the use of evidence-based therapies such as prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Together, we will work to identify the triggers of your anxiety and develop effective strategies to manage them. We will explore the underlying causes of your social anxiety and use cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors that are holding you back. And, using prolonged exposure therapy, we will work to desensitize you to the feared situations, ultimately leading to a reduction of symptoms.
My ultimate goal is to empower you to take control of your social anxiety and to help you build a brighter, more fulfilling future for yourself. I will provide a safe and supportive environment for you to work through your struggles and find solutions that work for you. Don't hesitate to reach out to me today, together we can work towards a better tomorrow.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
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 Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
Corina Bair
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
It feels like we all have anxiety at this point, right? Especially after COVID - so let's get down to it. I have years of experience working with teens, young and middle-aged adults in overcoming the symptoms of social anxiety - whether that is due to interacting in specific situations, more general public environments, or anything in between. Assisting my clients with building insight and understanding into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors is an essential part of overcoming social anxiety, and I provide evidence-based practice tools that you can use outside of therapy as well. ~~~ Just to make it clear: BLM. Protect the dolls. FDT. Free Palestine & Sudan. F the patriarchy/capitalism. Sex + Body Positive. ~~~
I am passionate about providing a safe and welcoming space where you can be open about your worries so we can work through them together. Click that contact button and we can schedule a free consultation call today!
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LEP, NCC, APCC, AMFT, ASW, NCC
Social anxiety is more than just "shyness"; it’s often a protective response to feeling unsafe in social environments. We work to build your social confidence while honoring your need for sensory and emotional safety.
4 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help clients reduce fear of judgment and feel more confident in social and professional settings. Treatment includes practical exposure tools and nervous system regulation.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
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 Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Have a specialization in social anxiety and fear
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy informed therapy as well as exposure based strategies
24 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Sophie Pierce
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I approach social anxiety through a relational and nervous system lens, recognizing that fear, self-consciousness, and avoidance often develop as protective responses to experiences of feeling unsafe, disconnected, or misunderstood. Therapy focuses on creating a space of relational safety where clients can better understand their responses, build confidence, and gradually develop a greater sense of comfort and connection in relationships and social situations.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
Jennifer Canu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Anxiety, including social anxiety, is an adaptive response to stress. Without it, much wouldn't get done. However sometimes anxiety does it's job too well or works too hard, making it hard to complete tasks requiring social interaction. I utilize parts work to help people get to know this part of themselves, learn how it's trying to help you, and meet needs it may have in a more adaptive way.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social anxiety can make interactions feel intimidating or draining. Together, we focus on building confidence in social settings while addressing the fears that drive avoidance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We provide supportive care for individuals experiencing social anxiety. We help clients understand anxiety patterns, build confidence, and develop practical coping skills for social situations. Our approach is compassionate, collaborative, and paced with care.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
Anna Yu Lee
Life Coach, PhD, MPH, MA
I use a combination of active listening, encouragement, and exposure tactics.
4 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
John Fry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can be alleviated by learning more powerful social skills, learning how to convincingly modify your sometimes self-defeating self-talk, and by learning to relax more effectively.
49 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA
Social Anxiety
Amy @ Inner Nature Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
I've supported many clients through social anxiety and can help you, too! I offer in-session practice with social interactions, exploration of the roots of your social anxiety, and practical interventions to help support you in gaining social confidence and ease.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Morgan Pemberton
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR certified
Social interactions can be daunting when fears, attachment wounds, and past trauma create barriers to connection.
At Full Brain Family Therapy, I help individuals with social anxiety by addressing the root causes—fear, unresolved attachment wounds, and trauma triggers. Together, we’ll explore and heal these underlying issues, so you can build confidence, create healthier relationships, and feel more at ease in social settings.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Santa Barbara, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Santa Barbara, 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 |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |