Online Social Anxiety therapists in Hays, Kansas KS
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Social Anxiety
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for social anxiety and related challenges, including fear of judgment, excessive self-consciousness, avoidance of social situations, difficulty speaking in groups, performance anxiety, and discomfort in interpersonal interactions. Social anxiety can significantly impact relationships, work performance, confidence, and overall quality of life, often leading to isolation, stress, and reduced self-esteem.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to social anxiety therapy, helping clients understand and address the underlying emotional and psychological factors that contribute to fear and avoidance in social settings. Many individuals with social anxiety have experienced past criticism, embarrassment, rejection, bullying, or other distressing social experiences that continue to shape how they perceive and respond to social environments.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients process past experiences, reduce anxiety responses, and build greater confidence in social situations. Therapy focuses on calming the nervous system, shifting negative beliefs about self and others, and developing healthier patterns of interaction.
Brad works collaboratively with clients to identify triggers, explore underlying fears, and develop practical tools for managing anxiety in real-world social settings. Treatment is personalized and supportive, helping clients gradually increase comfort, confidence, and authenticity in their interactions with others.
The goal of therapy is not to eliminate personality or force social performance, but to help clients feel more at ease being themselves, build meaningful connections, and reduce the fear and avoidance that interfere with daily life.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond social anxiety, feel more grounded in social situations, and engage with others in a way that feels natural, confident, and authentic.
28 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs specializes in treating children, adolescents, and young adults with social anxiety. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs utilizes a combination of evidence-based therapies to help clients manage and overcome their social anxiety.
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is characterized by intense fear and anxiety in social situations. This can include fear of being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized by others. Dr. Downs employs cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to social anxiety. She also integrates 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. Downs incorporates mindfulness techniques to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation. Her holistic approach ensures that treatment is tailored to each client’s unique needs, promoting long-term recovery and improved social functioning.
Dr. Downs provides a compassionate and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe to explore their fears and develop effective coping strategies. She 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. Downs is dedicated to helping individuals with social anxiety achieve greater confidence and lead more fulfilling social lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
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 Hays, KS (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Danielle Farabaugh
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to the treatment social anxiety is grounded in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work collaboratively with clients to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and beliefs that contribute to fear and self-consciousness in social situations. Together, we use practical strategies such as cognitive restructuring, gradual exposure, and social skills training to build confidence and reduce avoidance. This structured, supportive process helps clients develop a more balanced perspective and engage more comfortably and authentically in social interactions.
19 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Discover what your unique process is and how it can actually help you transform social anxiety, develop self-expression, build confidence, and cultivate authentic connections with others.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
Social Anxiety
Pathways Counseling KC
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, IAT Coach
Pathways Counseling KC has the utmost respect for individuals who choose to begin therapy. Connecting with a well-trained therapist is one of the best investments that you can make in yourself. We will help you explore old patterns, heal wounds from the past, and teach the skills needed to build the life and relationships that you are seeking. We understand that finding a therapist can be an intimidating and scary process. We're here to make that process easier
10 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
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 Hays, KS
Social Anxiety
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in social anxiety, I offer compassionate and effective treatment for individuals struggling with this distressing condition. Social anxiety often leads to panic attacks, avoidance, and feelings of shame, which can result in social isolation and impact both personal and professional aspects of life. My approach, informed by evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is tailored to address the unique needs of each individual. I work to help clients overcome these challenges by providing practical tools and strategies to manage their anxiety and regain control of their lives.
22 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, overwhelming, or emotionally exhausting. Whether you're worried about being judged, speaking up in groups, meeting new people, or feeling more confident in social or professional settings, therapy can help.
Drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches, we'll work together to understand the patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to social anxiety. By gradually challenging unhelpful beliefs and developing practical coping strategies, you can build confidence, feel more at ease in social situations, and engage more fully in the relationships and experiences that matter most to you.
14 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jamie Roach
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, MDiv, NCC
Social anxiety often comes with the feeling of being constantly watched or judged. I help you understand this “internalized spotlight” and the nervous-system responses driving it. Through compassionate awareness, gradual exposure, and grounding practices, we work toward greater ease, confidence, and freedom in social settings.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
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 Hays, KS
Social Anxiety
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
17 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
This is one my favorite specialties. 95% sucessful
14 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
Social Anxiety
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We help clients manage the fear of judgment or rejection that can make social interactions difficult. Therapy focuses on building confidence, coping skills, and meaningful connections with others.
9 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
Social Anxiety
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component offer the tools to build confidence, develop coping and communication skills, and navigate social situations with greater ease and comfort.
24 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
Social Anxiety
Jennifer Jones Cameron
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make interactions feel daunting and limit your ability to connect with others. I specialize in helping you overcome social anxiety through evidence-based interventions. My approach is supportive and empowering, guiding you to build confidence, improve social skills, and reduce anxiety in social situations. Together, we’ll work towards a more connected and fulfilling social life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
Social Anxiety
Kirk Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel exhausting and overwhelming. Together, we’ll identify the root causes and develop practical strategies using CBT and ACT to shift thought patterns and build confidence in social situations, helping you feel more comfortable in your own skin.
10 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Julie Cochrane - Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist
Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT-T, Rewind Therapy Practitioner, Integration Coaching
Social anxiety is the body responding to social situations as if they were genuinely dangerous. It is not shyness and it is not a character flaw. It is a subconscious pattern, usually formed early, that learned to brace and self-monitor in the presence of other people. RTT works directly with the moment that pattern was formed and updates it. Once the threat signal quietens, social situations stop feeling like a performance and start feeling like, well, situations. I work with adults who have tried talking therapy and exposure work and want something that addresses the underlying wiring rather than just managing the surface symptoms.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dawning of a New Day Counseling & Coaching
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, LCSW, CCP, CCTP, SAP
Anxiety is very disruptive to one's life. To feel socially invisible or awkward is distressing. Let me help you build social skills that will help you feel more connected and plugged in!
27 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
Social Anxiety
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in treating social anxiety and related difficulties. I utilize an eclectic blend of CBT, DBT, mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help guide those struggling to feel relief.
23 Years Experience
Online in Hays, KS
Social Anxiety therapists in Hays, Kansas Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Hays, Kansas average 17 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 (98%), and Depression (84%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 98% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 79% | Stress |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |