Online Social Anxiety therapists in West Plains, Missouri MO
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Social Anxiety
Middle Path Wellness Collective
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC
We specialize in helping clients overcome social anxiety, including fear of judgment, overthinking social interactions, and feeling self-conscious or on edge around others. Many clients find themselves replaying conversations, avoiding certain situations, or feeling exhausted from trying to say or do the “right” thing. Social anxiety can make it difficult to form relationships, speak up, or feel comfortable being yourself. Our approach helps clients understand the roots of their anxiety, build confidence in social situations, and develop a stronger sense of internal security. Over time, clients learn to engage more freely, trust themselves, and feel more at ease in their relationships and daily lives.
19 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
Social Anxiety
Dr. Walter J. Matweychuk
Psychologist, Ph.D.
People with social anxiety often have a number of self-defeating attitudes that underpin their social anxiety. First, they wrongly think they must perform perfectly well. They also usually think that they need the approval of significant others, that it is awful to experience disapproval and failure. They also tend to wrongly believe that rejection and failure prove they are inadequate as people. I teach you that yes there are practical implications of disapproval and failure, but there need not be unhealthy anxiety about these consequences. I teach healthy attitudes toward one's self, one's rejections and failures. I teach you to have a desire to be accepted by others and do well but to accept yourself unconditionally even when you are rejected and fail.
36 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
Social Anxiety
Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I help clients overcome social anxiety, including fear of judgment, avoidance of social situations, and difficulty speaking up. Using structured, evidence-based techniques, I gradually build confidence and comfort in social interactions. Clients learn practical skills to engage more fully and authentically in their personal and professional lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
Social Anxiety
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Social anxiety is very common and creates isolation and much discomfort in social settings. Social anxiety can often be effectively remediated using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
37 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, 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 West Plains, MO
Social Anxiety
Taylor Esworthy
Marriage and Family Therapist, PMFT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming or draining. I work with clients to understand the fear underneath it while building confidence in social situations. We’ll take it step by step so you can feel more comfortable showing up as yourself.
1 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
Social Anxiety
Dr. Danielle Goodwin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you constantly seeking acceptance from others? Do you struggle with being your authentic self because you worry about how other's perceive you? Do you avoid social situations because you fear you may say something wrong or not be liked by others? Anxiety can be debilitating in social situations. CBT is often used to assist individuals with increasing confidence in social situations and learning how to give oneself grace when they say or do something wrong. Dr. Goodwin will work on helping individuals to let go of the idea that they need to be perfect, or what they perceive as the perfect person, to be liked by others so they can work on being the person they were meant to be. Together, we can work on helping you to believe in yourself and be the best version of who you are meant to be.
25 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
Social Anxiety
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
Social anxiety is not shyness. It is the experience of being watched by a judge who lives inside your own head — a judge who arrived long before you ever chose to listen to it. Every room becomes a performance. Every interaction is graded. The exhaustion is not from other people. It is from the constant labor of self-surveillance. Therapy works not by teaching you to ignore the judge but by understanding whose voice it actually is, and why it was installed in the first place.
3 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
Social Anxiety
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help you develop the relational intelligence to find confidence in social settings and experience a greater degree of control over your environment. This decreases anxiety and supports relational well being.
8 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO (Online Only)
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 West Plains, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Chileme U Ochulor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Primebridge Psychiatric Care provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for individuals experiencing social anxiety. Treatment aims to reduce anxiety symptoms, improve confidence in social situations, and support better daily functioning.
0 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
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 West Plains, MO
Social Anxiety
Reshma Rampersad
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Therapy for social anxiety is centered on creating a safe and supportive space where you can gradually build confidence in social situations. Using a blend of cognitive-behavioral strategies, exposure techniques, and mindfulness practices, we work to challenge anxious thoughts, develop effective coping skills, and increase comfort in interactions. My goal is to help you shift from fear and avoidance to a place of self-assurance and meaningful connection with others
7 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO (Online Only)
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 West Plains, MO (Online Only)
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 West Plains, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Gerry Letendre
Hypnotherapist, RPh, MBA, CHt
Social anxiety often involves more than shyness. It can include fear of judgment, self-consciousness, anticipatory worry, or feeling “on edge” in social or professional situations. Even when individuals understand that their fears may be exaggerated, the emotional response can feel automatic and difficult to control.
My approach to working with social anxiety is personalized and collaborative. Hypnosis helps address the subconscious patterns that influence how the mind and body respond in social settings. Rather than using scripted techniques, sessions are tailored to the individual’s goals and real-life situations, helping reduce anxiety, build confidence, and develop a greater sense of ease during interactions.
Clients commonly seek hypnosis for social anxiety related to public speaking, meetings, social gatherings, dating, or workplace interactions. Hypnosis offers a drug-free, complementary approach that allows clients to remain aware and in control while learning to respond more calmly and confidently.
This work is not a replacement for medical or mental health care, and I do not recommend changing prescribed medications without consulting a healthcare provider. When appropriate, hypnosis can be used alongside other professional support to help clients feel more comfortable, present, and self-assured in social situations.
13 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Robert Good
Counselor/Therapist, M.A., Th.M., LPC, CART
Individual counseling is offered to individuals in helping them achieve control over actions through an understanding of how thoughts, feelings, and decisions produce actions. We provide a safe environment where one’s private pain can be shared in confidence with a trained therapist to grow in self-awareness and self-esteem while helping a person make decisions, solve problems, and overcome past and present abuses and pains. Sometimes when negative memories prohibit an individual from enjoying a satisfying life, issues in one’s family of origin can be explored to understand the past and seek to establish a new identity.
Feelings like fear, sorrow, anger, rejection, and loneliness can lessen as self-acceptance and coping skills are encouraged and strengthened.
25 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt your heart race—wondering what people are thinking about you, or wishing you could disappear before anyone notices? Social anxiety can make even simple moments—talking in class, attending church, meeting new people—feel like survival. Over time, the worry turns into withdrawal, and loneliness begins to take root.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand how exhausting it is to overthink every word and every glance. Our Christian counselors help you quiet the noise of self-criticism, retrain your body’s stress response, and build confidence that lasts beyond the next conversation.
We even offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so care is flexible and accessible when you need it most.
We use faith-integrated, evidence-based methods—including CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic grounding, and exposure techniques—combined with biblical truth and compassionate guidance to help you:
• Calm the physical symptoms of anxiety in social settings
• Overcome fear of judgment and rejection
• Strengthen communication and self-expression
• Build authentic connections and trust
• Restore peace through a renewed sense of identity in Christ
You don’t have to live trapped inside your own thoughts. With practical tools, gentle exposure, and spiritual grounding, you can learn to walk into any room with calm confidence—rooted not in others’ approval, but in God’s love for you.
If you’re ready to stop hiding and start living freely, Rising Calm Center is here to help you find your voice and your peace again.
Call or email us today for a FREE CONSULTATION.
14 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
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 West Plains, MO
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 West Plains, MO
Social Anxiety therapists in West Plains, Missouri Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in West Plains, 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 |