Online Social Anxiety therapists in Avenel, New Jersey NJ
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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 Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Wellness Hills Mental Health Treatment New Jersey
Treatment Center
Wellness Hills provides social anxiety treatment in NJ for fear of judgment, embarrassment, or being noticed, which can lead to avoidance of work, school, dating, or social situations. Treatment may include CBT-based strategies, skills for reducing safety behaviors, and gradual exposure practice to rebuild confidence.
1 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Social anxiety can manifest in many ways. Some experience this unwanted state in the forms of body sensations such as digestive distress, flushing of the face, racing heart, and/or feelings of suffocation in social and performance situations. Others have intrusive images of disastrous futures to avoid or past experiences never wanted to be repeated. Perhaps you have an extremely pessimistic internal critic that expects the worst out of you, others, and/or the world. Finally, there may be specific people, places, or situations that trigger overwhelming social anxiety that impair your effectiveness and wellbeing. I utilize individually tailored, yet evidence-based practices to address anxiety in the following ways: 1) first develop a shared understanding of the source of your distress and type of anxiety you are dealing with. 2) develop skills to manage impairing anxiety when triggered to provide short-term relief. 3) Finally, utilize strategies to more deeply understand the sources of your anxiety in order to provide longer-term resilience so that times that previously provoked the anxious feelings no longer have the same impact in the first place.
15 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Insight Psychological Group
Psychologist, Psy.D.s, LCSWs, LPCs, LCADCs...
Fear of judgement, fear of being awkward, fear of having nothing to say, fear of losing control... These are all ways people experience social anxiety. A good therapist can help a client first achieve insight into where these fears came from, but then put in place an action plan to build confidence and safely help oneself feel more comfortable in social settings.
29 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Peter D. Ruffini
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC, LPCMH, ACS, EMDRPT-II
Social anxiety is more than shyness—it’s the persistent fear of judgment, exposure, or saying the wrong thing that leads to avoidance, over-monitoring, or withdrawal. Many high-functioning men manage work and responsibilities well while quietly avoiding social situations, speaking up, or forming deeper connections.
Therapy for social anxiety focuses on reducing threat sensitivity, unlearning self-critical patterns, and building steady confidence in real-world interactions. With structured, evidence-based work, men learn to engage socially without overthinking, regain ease around others, and show up more fully in professional and personal settings.
15 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
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 Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Stephanie Larsen @ Healthy Minds Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Hi! Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of caring more deeply for yourself! I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults working to overcome their significant anxiety and free their life from constant worry. Social anxiety is characterized by a fear of social perception or judgment and can be overwhelming and depressing as it can hold you back from what you truly want to achieve or what you have to offer the world. I work with individuals to find their confidence and voice again. It can be scary, but sometimes the scariest things are the most rewarding! Ultimately, I strongly believe in building a close therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore and move past your anxious thought patterns, learn to support yourself, become more confident in your identity and purpose, and my goal is to help you achieve the goals you've set out to meet! Feel free to reach out and see if we can be a good fit to help move you closer to your goals and relief!
14 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Center for Specialized Psychology
Psychologist, Psy.D., LCSW, LPC,
All of our therapists can work with patients on reducing social anxiety, through understanding the underlying causes of social anxiety and acquiring skills for managing such anxiety in social settings. Sometimes this include ERP, as well as CBT.
9 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Scot Seitz
Psychologist, PhD
I provide a tailored therapy approach for addressing social anxiety that is based on your specific goals. I draw on evidence-based approaches, including Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (CBT).
12 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety, like other anxieties, involves fear of situations that we can not be certain of the outcome. Social anxiety is different in that it is fear of others' perceptions of us and that they will negatively judge and evaluate us. CBT and exposure to these fears is essential to overcoming these beliefs, thoughts, and avoidance/escape behavioral patterns.
21 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Elana Blumenthal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety can be potentially crippling, depending on how strong it is in an individual person. Depending on their particular profile, I will help them better understand themselves, how they may see themselves unconsciously, and what their fears are in engaging with others socially. If they are prescribed medication I may ask to collaborate with this provider.
27 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
For some people, their social anxiety is largely a physical response: Their heart pounds, their palms get sweaty, they get so flooded with stress hormones that it's hard for them to think straight.
We can work together to teach the body how to move more efficiently through that stress so it can feel safer sooner...and better yet, start addressing the original trigger so that social situations don't need to cause such a stressful reaction to beging with.
11 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Social anxiety can create intense feelings of fear or discomfort in social situations, affecting personal, professional, and social aspects of life. I help clients explore the underlying thoughts and beliefs that contribute to this anxiety while offering practical tools for managing fear and building confidence in social interactions. Through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure techniques, and mindfulness strategies, we work together to reduce avoidance behaviors, challenge negative self-talk, and develop more comfortable, authentic ways of engaging with others.
35 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Institute for Personal Growth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Anxiety takes many forms, with social anxiety being one of the most common. Whether you feel uncomfortable in crowds, struggle with public speaking, find it hard to leave the house, or experience similar challenges, social anxiety can interfere with enjoying life, succeeding at work, meeting new people, and overall quality of life. We’re here to help you understand it and find effective solutions.
43 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Tiyahna M
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC,LPCMH,NCC,C-DBT
With therapy my clients have been able to take on the hardest tasks of life with confidence. My use of theories range in degree in order to help clients put as many tools as possible in their "mental tool box".
8 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Aranya Edmonds
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAMFT / LAC
I support individuals experiencing social anxiety, fear of judgment, and difficulty feeling comfortable in social or professional settings. Therapy focuses on strengthening confidence, reducing fear, and helping you feel more secure and authentic in your interactions.
3 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Mariana Carabantes, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
People with social anxiety find it very hard to interact with others and will do whatever possible to avoid it. They constantly second guess themselves, and attribute any negative interaction to their own failure to relate. They also anticipate negative consequences even before attempting to interact. Luckily, through cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral techniques, you can overcome this problem.
16 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety
Jenna Sackman - Online/Virtual Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
*Free Consultation* Learn how to overcome and break free from your social anxiety, as we work together to identify triggers and gain insight and skills to help you feel more comfortable in social settings and situations. I offer a 15 min free consultation, so please reach out to see if we're a good fit!
8 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Inspired Hope Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel intimidating and exhausting. Fear of judgment, embarrassment, or rejection can affect relationships, school, work, and self-confidence. Together, we will identify anxious thought patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and build confidence in social situations so that you can engage more comfortably and authentically with others.
16 Years Experience
Online in Avenel, NJ
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 Avenel, NJ
Social Anxiety therapists in Avenel, New Jersey Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Avenel, New Jersey average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (97%), and Depression (85%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
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 |
| 85% | Depression |
| 82% | Stress |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Loss or Grief |