Online Social Anxiety therapists in Monkton, Maryland MD
We are proud to feature top rated online Social Anxiety therapists in Monkton. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Cyndi Turner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Social anxiety can hinder personal and professional growth by causing intense fear of social interactions. In our sessions, we focus on strategies to manage and reduce social anxiety, such as exposure therapy and social skills training. By addressing the root causes of your anxiety, we aim to help you engage more comfortably and confidently in social situations.
31 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Christine Highfill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-S
Social anxiety can make everyday situations—meeting new people, speaking up at work, or even attending social gatherings—feel overwhelming. You may find yourself avoiding opportunities, worrying about being judged, or replaying conversations long after they’ve ended. In therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space to reduce fear, build confidence, and practice skills that help you feel more comfortable in social situations. Together, we’ll work on calming anxious thoughts, strengthening self-esteem, and creating strategies so you can connect more freely and fully with others.
19 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Specialty Blurb on Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety counseling services cater to individuals experiencing overwhelming fear and discomfort in social situations, which can significantly impede personal and professional relationships. Understanding the profound influence social anxiety has on one's day-to-day life, our approach combines warmth, confidentiality, and professional expertise. We aim to offer a supportive environment where individuals can confront their fears, develop social skills, and foster self-confidence.
Techniques and Supports for Social Anxiety
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for challenging and changing negative thought patterns associated with social situations.
* Exposure therapy to gradually and safely face social settings, reducing fear over time.
* Social skills training to enhance communication abilities and comfort in various social interactions.
* Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques to lower anxiety levels and promote a calm state of mind.
* Group counseling sessions that provide a supportive arena for practicing new skills and receiving feedback in a controlled atmosphere.
Goals of Social Anxiety Counseling
Our Social Anxiety Counseling is designed to:
* Equip individuals with effective coping mechanisms for managing anxiety in social scenarios.
* Improve self-esteem and assertiveness in interpersonal relationships.
* Increase understanding of social anxiety's triggers and effects to better navigate challenging situations.
* Guide you in creating and maintaining meaningful relationships.
* Encourage positive social interactions through practical exercises and real-life applications.
* Addressing social anxiety requires patience and a personalized therapeutic approach. Our services are tailored to help individuals overcome the barriers posed by social anxiety, allowing them to live more freely and confidently. By breaking the cycle of fear and avoidance, we support our clients in navigating social environments with ease and developing lasting, fulfilling connections.
9 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Aguib Diop
Psychologist, PhD, LP, PSYPACT
While most of us place some value on our personal and professional reputations, what happens when we're in constant fear of these reputations being tarnished or attacked? For those with social anxiety disorders, the result is the avoidance of people, experiences and opportunities that could result in life’s enjoyment. If you have a social anxiety disorder, our shared goal will be to gradually confront these avoided situations. After experiencing each situation, your original thoughts will be reframed to match this experience rather than the feared worst-case scenario. You’ll also apply coping strategies that help you feel at ease while confronting situations. You may even learn to laugh at yourself, which is almost always a win.
19 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Kelly McCabe
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
You may feel anxious in social situations, worry about being judged, or avoid interactions altogether. I help you build confidence, reduce anxiety, and feel more comfortable and authentic in social settings.
9 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide support for individuals experiencing social anxiety, helping clients manage fear, self-consciousness, and discomfort in social situations. Our recommended therapists guide clients in building confidence, improving communication skills, and developing coping strategies to engage more comfortably in relationships, work, and daily life. Through therapy, clients learn to navigate social interactions with greater ease and self-assurance.
Recommended therapists: Keisha Mainor-Richardson, Willie Artis, Lorlein Stallings, Bria Young-Josephs, Megan Evans, Caitlin Duble, Jocelyn Cleveland, Shannah James, Claire Tran, Eamonn Carolan, Tara Johnson, Melissa Byrd, Jessica Holesko, Ebone Brogdon, Beth Boothe, Jasper Boomer
6 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Mikela Hallmark
Therapist, MS, LPC, LMHC
Anxiety isn’t just “worry.” It’s the mind working overtime to protect you — often in ways that leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Social anxiety, in particular, can make even simple interactions feel loaded with risk, self-doubt, or shame. You might find yourself rehearsing conversations before they happen, overanalyzing them after, or avoiding them altogether.
In our work together, we look beneath the symptoms. Instead of just learning how to manage your anxiety, we explore what it’s trying to protect you from — and why it learned to speak so loudly. I help clients slow down their inner experience, tune into the body, and begin to relate to anxiety with curiosity rather than fear.
Together, we’ll build new internal pathways rooted in safety, self-compassion, and presence. You don’t have to be “fearless” to live a full, connected life. You just have to stop fighting yourself.
15 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Kiersten Lipinski
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
I can help individuals with social anxiety by providing a safe and supportive space to explore their fears and challenges. Together, we’ll work on managing anxiety, shifting negative thought patterns, and learning practical skills to navigate social interactions, so that social anxiety no longer holds you back from living a fulfilling life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD (Online Only)
Josh Dolin: Life Coach | Purpose Pathfinder
Life Coach
Struggling with social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can build confidence and manage those fears. My coaching approach focuses on helping you understand the root causes of your anxiety, while developing practical tools to overcome social discomfort. Together, we’ll work on building your confidence, improving communication skills, and creating a personalized plan to help you navigate social situations with greater ease. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to begin your journey toward a more confident, socially connected life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD (Online Only)
Erika Gray
Psychologist, Psy.D
When you'd just like to connect to someone without overthinking. You'd like to go to the party, and actually walk in. You just want to connect without fear.
Let's do this.
15 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD (Online Only)
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
It has become more prevalent for people to experience social anxiety especially due to Covid 19. We are here for you even though we recognize the different between social anxiety and Covid anxiety. Adult friendships are hard, especially making new ones, but we assure you that in the end everything will be ok and we can help you overcome some of these social hinderances.
6 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Cami K McBride
Psychologist, PhD
Like other forms of anxiety, there is no need to suffer with social anxiety that limits one's interactions.
20 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD (Online Only)
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety is very disruptive to living a happy life. I have had specialized training in working with folks who struggle with it and I invite you to talk with me and see if it feels like we might be a good fit and if my approach might be helpful to you.
19 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Kimberly Turner-Frazier
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPC
If social situations feel like a source of constant dread or intense self-criticism, you are not alone. I specialize in helping individuals manage the physical and mental toll of social anxiety. Together, we will explore the roots of your discomfort and practice practical, evidence-based techniques to quiet the 'internal critic.' By building your confidence in a safe, non-judgmental space, we can work toward navigating social interactions with greater ease and authenticity, allowing you to connect with others on your own terms.
8 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD (Online Only)
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 Monkton, MD (Online Only)
Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make conversations and everyday interactions feel tense and exhausting. We will look at what you fear will happen and the habits that keep anxiety reinforced, like avoidance or overthinking. I help clients develop skills for managing anxiety in the moment and gradually feel more comfortable in social settings so connection becomes easier and less draining.
25 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Kimberly Dudley
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming and leave you constantly worrying about how others perceive you. Together, we’ll work to understand the root causes of your anxiety, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build confidence in social situations, and help you engage more comfortably and authentically with others.
15 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
Many introverts tend to isolate themselves, and this was exacerbated by the pandemic. Finding the cause of this condition can be helpful in building confidence, and decreasing self-consciousness. The free, regular zoom seminars are helpful, and after a period of time people become more confident in revealing themselves. Please feel free to call for more information and/or a consultation: 301-229-8000.
56 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Chibby Efuribe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
We help manage this condition with effective strategies or medication management
15 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD (Online Only)
Dr. Mike Lee
Psychologist
I help individuals understand social anxiety and loosen its grip, easing distress while making room for genuine connection. The work is depth-informed and collaborative: we study what is happening at and beneath the surface—anticipatory fear, self-monitoring, and the meanings carried from past experience—and turn that understanding into workable steps. The aim is durable change—less avoidance and second-guessing, more ease, choice, and confidence in relating to others.
13 Years Experience
Online in Monkton, MD
Social Anxiety therapists in Monkton, Maryland Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Monkton, Maryland average 17 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (97%), and Depression (81%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 97% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 77% | Stress |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Loss or Grief |