Online Social Anxiety therapists in Mira Mesa, California CA
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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 Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
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 Mira Mesa, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Stella Zweben Samuel, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I run a group for young adult women who struggle with social anxiety. This group allows each member to learn about anxiety, to share what they struggle, to learn coping strategies, and to gain some support from other members. With the pandemic and quarantine, many clients have begun to struggle with social anxiety and I work with these clients to learn how to understand the anxiety they feel and how it impacts their daily life.
33 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
Lois Lorback
Hypnotherapist, CCHt
Assisting clients with social anxiety is one of my specialties. I will share with you many tools and coping mechanisms, as well as help you feel the way you would like to feel when challenged in social situations.
12 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
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 Mira Mesa, CA (Online Only)
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 Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
Dr. Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
I work with both adults and adolescents on an individual basis. Individual psychotherapy helps clients deal with particular issues, symptoms, and stressors. My goal is to provide a safe, non judgmental space for you to explore who you are, how you relate to others, and what supports you on your journey to become your best self. I lean into, listen, understand, and enhance authentic expression. Together we create a collaborative process of transformation. What that means and what that looks like is different for everyone...
I offer evidence-based therapies from a curious, nonjudgmental philosophy. No matter where you have been, evidence-based therapies focus on changing the now. I strive to help my clients experience the world mindfully, and in accordance with their personal values. Through our work in cultivating an affirming, authentic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, I provide support while we collaboratively deconstruct what is causing distress in your life and preventing you from being your most effective and authentic self. Individual therapy facilitates insight and growth, becoming more effective at actualizing your values, and building more authentic relationships with yourself and with others.
While there are many forms of therapy you can pursue, my expertise is in time-limited, evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT), the Unified Protocol for emotional disorders, and third wave CBT such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness based interventions. (I do have experience in, and practice, an eclectic arrangement of other modalities as well-- when applicable or specifically requested.) We explore thoughts, beliefs, and understanding, while also prioritizing behavioral processes that focus on your contexts and the functions of how you relate to your internal experiences. CBT is designed to help individuals notice and shift their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to get relief from painful emotions such as anxiety and sadness.
Third wave interventions also promote well-being through developing coping skills, personal values, and metacognition that complement traditional CBT interventions. I provide flexible, customizable approaches that look different with each patient. I empower my clients to discover their strength, clarity, creativity, autonomy, resilience, motivation, and confidence in meeting whatever happens next. I provide individualized tools to use in everyday decision-making that will help those changes last. With these modalities I treat individuals who are impacted by depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship distress, burnout, divorce, loss, uncertainty, stigma, and other life experiences, diagnoses, and stressors. We explore the sources, experiences, and beliefs that impact how you relate with the world and implement change in your life. You are the expert on you, but are you your most effective and content self?
15 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
Tanya Samuelian
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
You may appear composed in social or professional settings, but inside, you’re second-guessing every interaction or avoiding connection altogether. Social anxiety in high-achieving individuals is often masked by success and control. I help clients move beyond self-doubt and fear of judgment—toward more ease, presence, and authentic confidence in both personal and professional relationships.
11 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC)
Pre-Licensed Professional
We offer individual and group therapy to address social anxiety with a focus on emotional regulation and coping strategies.
66 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment of social anxiety
19 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, CA (Online Only)
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 Mira Mesa, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Daniele Levy, Bay Area Cognitive Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
For treating social anxiety, I use a collaborative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Together, we'll identify and challenge the negative thought patterns that fuel your anxiety in social situations. By gradually exposing you to feared situations in a safe and structured way, we work to reduce the power of those fears. Over time, this process helps you build confidence, improve your social skills, and foster a greater sense of control in interactions. Ultimately, my goal is to help you engage more freely and comfortably with others, improving your social experiences and overall well-being.
17 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
Shadi Souferian
Psychologist, Psy.D
Social anxiety can be paralyzing and can prevent you from living a fulfilling life. Therapy offers skills and techniques to help reduce anxiety and work through the fears preventing you to connect with others and live the life you want.
26 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, 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 Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
Being afraid of social situations severely restricts our ability to find and form relationships with others, and essential part of being a person. Having support in dealing with this problem can help you become more confident, learn social skills, and being less fearful of social situations.
48 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, CA (Online Only)
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 Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
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 Mira Mesa, 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 Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety
Ryan James Carroll
Therapist, AMFT, APCC
We explore what fuels your discomfort in social settings, using somatic techniques and cognitive tools to reduce self-consciousness. Together, we practice skills that foster ease and confidence in interactions, helping you feel more connected and at peace in social spaces.
3 Years Experience
Online in Mira Mesa, 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 Mira Mesa, CA
Social Anxiety therapists in Mira Mesa, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Mira Mesa, 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 |