Online Social Anxiety therapists in La Salle, Illinois IL
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Social Anxiety
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Using cognitive behavioral strategies, develop effective approach to reducing symptoms.
44 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
It's not shyness. It's the dread before social situations, the replaying of conversations afterward, the constant worry that you said something wrong or that people are judging you. You cancel plans because the relief of staying home outweighs the effort of showing up. Or you push through and spend the whole time managing the anxiety instead of actually being present. Social anxiety shrinks your world slowly, and the avoidance that feels like it's helping actually makes it worse over time. We can help you break that cycle with approaches that work, not just "put yourself out there" advice that ignores how hard that actually is. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Dr. Pam Heilman
Psychologist, Psy.D., LCP
Are you someone who avoids certain social situations or endures them with significant difficulty? You may fear rejection, criticism or judgment and avoid certain social situations to try to keep these feelings at bay. Unfortunately, this avoidance makes social anxiety worse over time. You may notice that you continue to lose self-confidence and a sense of worth the more that you avoid others. As a specialist in treating social anxiety, I understand how challenging it can be to face these fears. I have worked with many client so to help them build insight into what contributes to their social anxiety. Once we have a deeper understanding of how social anxiety impacts you and in what situations it arises, I can help teach you strategies to begin to gradually face feared situations and increase your self-confidence over time.
10 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jaylan Abd Elrahman
Psychologist, PhD
What an honor it is to be a supportive companion on your path to deeper wellness! I see therapy as a process wherein people can grow a more honest connection with themselves, learn and practice hope-generating perspectives and skills in their lives and stretch their imaginations for how to lovingly create a future that feels meaningful and liberating!
Dr. Jay works with adolescents and adults who:
* Struggle to manage the stresses of daily life and experience emotional distress, depression, grief and/or anxiety
* Are survivors of complex trauma, interpersonal, generational and/or collective trauma
* Yearn to clarify purpose in life, often exploring existential, spiritual, and identity-based questions
* Seek a space to dream beyond the moment they are in to create new futures for themselves and those they love
* Values justice-oriented, compassionate, and creative relational care
6 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Rachel Purcell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with clients on social anxiety by utilizing different evidence-based approaches to help break free from the cycle of social anxiety. I utilize both CBT and ERP in my approach to help clients gradually confront social situations and work through avoidance.
5 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Reginald K. Riggins
Psychologist, PhD
I have over ten years of experience assisting client's with social anxiety. I use both a behavioral and cognitive approach to alleviate this concern and cultivate skills to maintain positive change by using exposure therapy.
7 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Lora Proia/ Centered Village LLC Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC
As a therapist specializing in social anxiety, I help clients navigate the fear of judgment, rejection, or embarrassment that can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming. Social anxiety often hides behind avoidance, perfectionism, or self-criticism—and my role is to gently uncover those patterns and replace them with confidence, self-compassion, and practical coping tools.
Using a blend of cognitive-behavioral techniques, exposure work, and emotional regulation strategies, I support clients in building comfort with social situations at their own pace. Whether it's speaking up in meetings, attending social events, or simply making eye contact, I offer a safe space to practice, reflect, and grow. My goal is to help individuals reconnect with others—not through forced performance, but through authentic presence.
16 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
David B. Shaw, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
In my treatment for social anxiety, I help you identify and challenge the fear of being judged or scrutinized by others in social or performance situations. I utilize evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you reframe self-critical thoughts while teaching you practical social skills and grounding techniques to manage physical discomfort. Through gradual, supportive exposure to social settings, I work with you to build genuine self-confidence and reduce the need for avoidance or safety behaviors.
40 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming. We help you build confidence and develop tools to feel more comfortable in social settings.
11 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make relationships, work, school, and everyday interactions feel exhausting. Together, we'll understand the experiences contributing to your anxiety while developing practical skills to increase confidence, reduce avoidance, and help you engage more fully with others.
9 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Louis Miller III, Oak Brook Counseling and Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Attaining CMHC degree, MBK Adler University Member
I work with social anxiety by helping clients understand the patterns that keep fear, self-doubt, and avoidance in place, while building confidence through values-aligned exposure and skill development. Our work focuses on strengthening self-trust, reducing over-monitoring, and learning how to show up authentically in social spaces in ways that you desire as the client. Therapy is practical, supportive, and paced to meet you where you are.
1 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social anxiety can make even the simplest interactions feel overwhelming. Maybe you spend hours replaying conversations in your head, fearing you said the wrong thing. Perhaps you avoid certain situations altogether—speaking up in meetings, attending social events, or even making phone calls—because the discomfort feels unbearable. The fear of being judged, embarrassed, or not “good enough” can be exhausting, leaving you feeling isolated or stuck in patterns of avoidance.
But social anxiety doesn’t have to dictate your life. Together, we’ll explore the underlying fears that keep you feeling trapped, work on quieting self-criticism, and develop strategies that help you step into social situations with more ease and confidence. You don’t need to be outgoing or fearless to live fully—you just need the tools to navigate social experiences in a way that feels manageable and authentic to you. Growth is possible, and you don’t have to take this step alone.
8 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck between wanting connection and fearing judgment or embarrassment. Our therapy services help you break free from the fear that holds you back from social situations, public speaking, meeting new people, or simply being yourself around others. Through evidence-based approaches, we'll help you understand the roots of your social anxiety, challenge anxious thoughts, develop practical coping strategies, and gradually build confidence in social settings. You'll learn that the catastrophic outcomes you fear rarely happen, and that you can handle uncomfortable situations more effectively than you think. Social anxiety doesn't have to control your life—with the right support, you can develop genuine comfort in your own skin and create the meaningful connections you deserve.
17 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs
Treatment Center, Psy'D, LPC, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leading to fear of judgment, avoidance, and difficulty building meaningful connections. With therapy you can start to understand the underlying causes of social anxiety, develop confidence in social situations, challenge anxious thought patterns, and build skills to engage more comfortably in work, school, and personal relationships.
14 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Northern Virginia
Psychologist, PhD
CBT and exposure-based approaches for this challenging condition
26 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Alexander Tice
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Tice specializes in treating all anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which are the most effective treatments for these issues.
8 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Social anxiety often shows up as a constant self-monitoring—replaying conversations, worrying about how you came across, or feeling tense before, during, and after social interactions. Many people assume this means they’re awkward or broken, when in reality it’s usually a nervous system that’s working overtime to stay safe. In therapy, we approach social anxiety with curiosity and compassion, helping you understand what your anxiety is trying to protect you from rather than forcing you to “just be more confident.”
My work with social anxiety focuses on easing the internal pressure rather than pushing you into uncomfortable situations before you’re ready. Together, we work on calming the body, softening self-judgment, and building trust in your ability to handle connection as it unfolds. Over time, social interactions begin to feel less like a performance and more like a shared experience—allowing you to show up as yourself with greater ease, presence, and self-acceptance
31 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming. We provide practical tools and supportive therapy to help clients regain confidence in social situations.
21 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Michael Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
TL;DR: Michael approaches social anxiety as a protective but limiting "mask," helping clients move from the fear of being judged to a more authentic and relaxed way of connecting with others.
Social anxiety often feels like an internal spotlight, magnifying every perceived flaw and making everyday interactions feel like high-stakes performances. With 35 years of clinical experience, Michael looks beyond the physical symptoms of "shyness" to explore the underlying fears of rejection or inadequacy that often stem from early relational patterns. By utilizing a psychodynamic framework, he helps you unpack the "unconscious scripts" that keep you in a state of hyper-vigilance, allowing you to move past the exhausting effort of social mask-wearing. The goal is to shift from a focus on how others might judge you toward a deeper sense of self-acceptance, enabling genuine, low-pressure connections with the world around you.
35 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Charles R. Davenport specializes in treating social anxiety, a condition characterized by intense fear and anxiety in social situations. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Davenport uses evidence-based therapies to help clients manage and overcome their social anxiety.
Social anxiety can significantly impact daily life, making it difficult to interact with others, attend social gatherings, or perform in public. Dr. Davenport employs cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to their anxiety. He also incorporates exposure therapy, a CBT method that gradually exposes clients to feared social situations in a controlled and supportive environment, helping them build confidence and reduce anxiety.
In addition to CBT and exposure therapy, Dr. Davenport integrates mindfulness techniques to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation. His holistic approach ensures that treatment is tailored to each client’s unique needs, promoting long-term recovery and improved social functioning.
Dr. Davenport provides a compassionate and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe to explore their fears and develop effective coping strategies. He also offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes. Dr. Davenport is dedicated to helping individuals with social anxiety achieve greater confidence and lead more fulfilling social lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Social Anxiety therapists in La Salle, Illinois Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in La Salle, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (96%), and Depression (84%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 96% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 80% | Stress |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |