Online Social Anxiety therapists in Waynesville, Missouri MO
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Social Anxiety
Kevin Jones
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, NEC
I work with clients who feel trapped by fear of judgment, embarrassment, rejection, or not measuring up socially. Therapy focuses on reducing avoidance, changing unhelpful patterns, and building more confidence in social and relational settings.
4 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Dr. Brian M. Berman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social anxiety truly impacts quality of life especially when avoidance causes life to become small. I specialize in helping clients widen their life, make life fulfilling again.
22 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Varissa Owens ✨Your Journey to Healing, PLLC✨
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., M.S., LPC, NCC
We can work through any situation dealing with social anxiety
8 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Linda Leiphart
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive training and expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.
22 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Craig Springer
Psychologist, PhD
Do you struggle taking the first steps to get closer to others and feel detached?
Do you experience tension or conflict when you get closer to your acquaintances?
Do you feel anxious in social situations and shy away from closer connections?
Do you long for more enjoyment and fun in your social experience?
While we desire relationships and connections with others outside of our immediate families, we may experience difficulty establishing and maintaining these relationships .
If you are someone who…
looks for closer connections
wishes there was more care and less conflict with your friends
get anxious when talking to strangers or in social gatherings
… then I may be able to help. I can assist you in improving your communication and interpersonal skills to bring you closer to others. While conflict can surface in every human interaction, if it is handled skillfully with warmth and respect, there is a great chance to develop closer and more meaningful relationships.
I have experience helping people manage relationship conflicts, attachment difficulties and social anxiety. Please contact me if you are interested in exploring these services.
20 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Alyssa Smyth
Psychologist, PhD
If social situations leave you overthinking every interaction, you may be experiencing social anxiety. Meetings, conversations, or group settings can feel draining when worry about being judged or misunderstood is always present. Therapy focuses on understanding the patterns behind social anxiety and building confidence so social and professional interactions feel more manageable.
6 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Lauren Chavis
Psychologist, PsyD
I completed my doctoral research on social anxiety and interventions to best address the symptoms.
16 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Devon Davasher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CCM, CFSW, Master ART Practitioner
I work with adults who feel anxious in conversations, groups, dating, work settings, or other situations where they fear judgment or rejection. Therapy can help you understand the roots of social anxiety, build confidence, challenge avoidance patterns, and feel more comfortable being yourself around others.
13 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Are you overanalyzing every interaction, avoiding social situations, or unable to enjoy social situations because your mind is telling you how awkward you are? Do you feel judged by others who don't understand? Social anxiety can truly be overwhelming. I provide a warm and collaborative therapy where we work on reducing self-criticism, building confidence, and helping you develop practical skills to be able to do the things you want to do and the things you need to do. With the right treatment, social anxiety can be kicked out of the driver's seat, so you are free to guide your life in the directions you most want to go.
28 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Tracy Hadel
Counselor/Therapist, LSCSW
Social anxiety can be lessened with EMDR and cognitive behavioral techniques. Somatic yoga techniques can also help calm the mind and body, and help us become physically more aware of triggers and thoughts that hinder progress.
36 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Andrew D. Sapp
Psychologist, PhD
With social anxiety we will work on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions as well as positive self talk, behavioral activation, probability estimation, pros and cons of being social, social skills & social cues, and behavioral activation (taking action). Often times we make something seem scarier in our own mind than it actually is. With anxiety one of the best ways to overcome it is simply to engage in the activity that scares you. I will help you to stop your negative thinking, to learn relaxation techniques and coping skills and then encourage you to face your fears and gain practice in social situations.
20 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Community and Long-Term Care Psychiatry, L.L.C.
Psychiatrist, Psychiatrists and LCSWs
All our therapists have extensive background in treating this condition. The treatments provided by them are lead by our psychiatry team
11 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Kieri Olmstead
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social anxiety is often less about being around people and more about being seen — and the terror of what they might find if they really look. At Simple Empathy we work with the part of you that monitors, edits and manages every interaction, and we get curious about what it's protecting you from. This isn't exposure therapy disguised as something deeper. It's actual depth work — looking at the story beneath the anxiety, the early experiences that taught you that being visible was dangerous, and building a self that can be seen without bracing for impact.
9 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Pathways Counseling KC
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, IAT Coach
Are you ready to change your life, but feel like nothing you try ever works? Are you tired of feeling this way? Do you want lasting results? At Pathways Counseling KC we understand that true and lasting change needs to take place at the subconscious level. Anything else is simply putting a band-aid on a wound. PCKC provides actionable strategies to target the subconscious and heal unhealthy patterns for good. We work with individuals, couples, and families in the Kansas City area to provide support as you uncover the past, embrace the present, and pursue your best path forward.
10 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Psychologist, Ed.D., ABPP
Social anxiety is a very common condition that can result in avoidance and/or avoidance and also a lot of discomfort when being or even thinking of being in a social situation including 1 on 1, small and large group situations. Most individuals feel they don't know what to say or how to act and will be shunned, avoided or rejected. I provide social skills training to improve confidence, relaxation skills to reduce anxiety and strategies to change negative thinking patterns with healthy and adaptive ones. Whether it's becoming more comfortable and effective in asking someone on a date, socializing at a party or giving a speech at work, I can help.
51 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
You overthink everything you say. You replay conversations long after they’re over, second-guessing how you came across. Maybe you dread group settings, avoid situations where you might be put on the spot, or mask your discomfort so well that no one would ever know how anxious you feel inside. Social anxiety doesn’t always look like panic—it can look like perfectionism, avoidance, or exhaustion from constantly managing how you’re perceived.
Dr. Jenny Shields helps people who are quietly carrying social anxiety beneath the surface—especially those who seem calm and capable on the outside but feel anything but on the inside. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and compassion-based work, she helps you gently face the fears that are running the show, learn new ways to respond, and build confidence from the inside out. Her approach is warm, respectful, and deeply attuned to the sensitivity that often comes with social anxiety. Together, you’ll work to ease the self-doubt, drop the need to perform, and reclaim your voice—not by becoming someone else, but by learning to show up as yourself.
12 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
If you struggle with social anxiety, we can help! Our providers are trained in evidence-based treatment for social anxiety, which focuses on helping individuals who experience intense fear of social situations, performance settings, or being judged by others. Our approach focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, reducing avoidance behaviors, and building confidence in social and interpersonal interactions. Using proven therapeutic strategies, clients develop practical skills to manage anxiety symptoms, tolerate discomfort in social settings, and engage more fully in relationships, work, and daily life. Treatment is tailored to each individual, with the goal of increasing comfort, self-assurance, and overall quality of life in social situations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
You will be able to be around people with ease after the work we do to lead you through the social anxiety. I offer targeted support for individuals dealing with social anxiety, focusing on creating a safe and understanding environment for clients to explore their fears and challenges. Through evidence-based techniques, I assist clients in developing skills to manage anxiety, enhance social skills, and build confidence in social situations. My goal is to empower clients to engage more fully in life and form meaningful connections with others.
17 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Anna Urbaniak
Psychologist, PhD
I support clients in building confidence, managing fear of judgment, and engaging in social situations through exposure, CBT, and mindfulness.
15 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Owelleth Mental Health
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MedFT
I support clients with social anxiety in building confidence, reducing avoidance, and developing skills for meaningful connection.
10 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, MO
Social Anxiety therapists in Waynesville, Missouri Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Waynesville, Missouri 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 (98%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
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 |
| 83% | Depression |
| 78% | Stress |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Loss or Grief |