Online Social Anxiety therapists in Santa Paula, California CA
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Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
Social anxiety can be debilitating and impair people's ability to connect with others. I have experience supporting people in overcoming their anxiety and regaining their ability to form and maintain new relationships and live a life not defined by their anxiety.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA (Online Only)
Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, intimidating, or even overwhelming. You might worry about being judged, embarrassed, or saying the “wrong” thing, leading you to avoid social situations, overthink conversations, or feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt. Over time, this can impact relationships, work, and your ability to feel confident and at ease around others. As a clinical psychologist, specializing in trauma, mood disorders and addiction, I help individuals understand and overcome social anxiety in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Together, we explore the underlying patterns that maintain anxiety, such as attachment anxiety, negative core beliefs about the self, fear of evaluation, and avoidance, and work toward building confidence and flexibility in social situations. My approach is integrative, utilizing evidence-based treatments, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy, while also incorporating depth oriented strategies to address root causes. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable, helping you develop practical skills incrementally to navigate social interactions with greater ease and authenticity. With the right support, it’s possible to feel more comfortable being yourself, engage more fully in relationships, and approach social situations with increased confidence rather than fear.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA (Online Only)
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 Santa Paula, CA
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 Santa Paula, CA
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 Paula, CA
Create You Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help clients experiencing social anxiety build confidence and reduce fear in social, academic, and professional settings. Using a supportive and strengths-based approach, I work with clients to manage anxious thoughts, improve self-expression, and develop practical coping skills that support more comfortable and meaningful social interactions.
27 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA
Amy Price, AMP Family Therapy Inc.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
A number of people in this generation experience social anxiety. You are not alone in that. The reliance on social media, the effect of covid-era lockdowns, depression, anxiety and a general sense of low self-esteem can all be contributing factors to being in social situations that feel overwhelming. We can examine and determine the most reasonable ways to diminish or eliminate social anxiety through behavioral change, EMDR and talk therapy.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, 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 Santa Paula, CA
Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Do you have trouble speaking in front of an audience? Do you often feel so drained from social interactions that you avoid being around people? Are you afraid others may think bad things about you? You may have some social anxiety if any of these ring true for you. Social anxiety presents in many ways. We can review your symptoms and create strategies for managing social situations so you feel confident around others.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA (Online Only)
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment of social anxiety
19 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA (Online Only)
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 Paula, CA
Dr. Michael Marossy
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel emotionally exhausting, intimidating, or overwhelming. Many individuals struggling with social anxiety experience intense self-consciousness, fear of judgment, difficulty speaking openly, avoidance of social situations, chronic overthinking, or persistent worries about being rejected, embarrassed, or negatively evaluated by others.
I provide therapy for individuals experiencing social anxiety with a focus on helping clients better understand the emotional and psychological patterns contributing to fear, avoidance, and self-criticism. Treatment involves developing healthier coping strategies, increasing emotional confidence, reducing avoidance behaviors, and building a greater sense of comfort, authenticity, and connection in relationships and social situations.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA
Heather Marriatori
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety can come in many forms from sweaty palms to out right panic attacks. There’s no reason you should have to suffer through it any longer. Drop me a line and let’s talk about how to get you feeling confident and in control.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA
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 Paula, CA
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 Paula, 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 Santa Paula, CA (Online Only)
Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
Social anxiety can inhibit clients from living their life to the fullest or to their full capacity. I have helped clients to overcome their social anxiety by identifying the triggers and finding coping skills to better manage their anxieties.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA (Online Only)
Ben Leddick
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
You may feel that others are closely watching you in social situations. You may overthink what you say or do which makes sense because you may also be thinking about how others have interacted with you. In our work, it will be important to understand the roots of your anxiety and what your anxiety is trying to protect you from now. Then to find a deeper truth and strength that allows you to move towards discomfort knowing that you are capable and worthy.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA
Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
I work with individuals who struggle with social anxiety, fear of judgment, or ongoing discomfort in social situations. This can include anxiety around conversations, dating, work interactions, public settings, or being seen and evaluated by others. Social anxiety often leads people to avoid situations they care about or to feel exhausted from constantly monitoring how they come across.
In therapy, we focus on understanding what drives this anxiety and how it affects your relationships and daily life. I help clients develop practical tools to manage anxious thoughts, reduce self consciousness, and feel more grounded during social interactions. We also work on building confidence and self trust so that social situations feel less overwhelming over time.
The goal is not to become someone you are not, but to help you show up more comfortably and authentically in relationships, work, and community. With support and practice, many clients find they are able to engage more fully and with less fear.
22 Years Experience
Online in Santa Paula, CA
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 Paula, CA
Social Anxiety therapists in Santa Paula, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Santa Paula, 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 |