Online Social Anxiety therapists in East Orange, New Jersey NJ
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Dr. Cassandra Hutchins
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Do social situations make you feel nervous, self-conscious, or drained? Our therapy for social anxiety helps you build confidence, reduce fear of judgment, and improve social comfort. Through practical coping tools and gradual exposure strategies, we’ll help you feel more at ease connecting with others and expressing yourself authentically.
17 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ (Online Only)
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 East Orange, NJ
Adrian Pinckney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide trauma-informed therapy to help clients process painful experiences, reduce symptoms, and restore a sense of safety, resilience, and control.
4 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ (Online Only)
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 East Orange, NJ
Therapy With You
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
We provide treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, tailoring care to each individual’s unique needs and experiences.
6 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ
Private Virtual Sessions with Tommy are Easy, Convenient & Effective * both Phone & Online Sessions available * 10am to 10pm / Mon-Sun
Counselor/Therapist, QHHT, RC, SC
Social Anxiety Counseling Therapy - Tommy helps his clients quickly & effectively be relieved of anxiety, stress, insecurities & fears.
Clients say in just 1, 2 or 3 private Phone & /or Zoom sessions, they are feeling much more calm, confident, safe & secure in their normal everyday Social environments. Be it work, career, family &/or school settings.
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14 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social anxiety can make even simple interactions feel overwhelming. You may worry about being judged, say little out of fear, or avoid situations altogether. Therapy can help you understand what fuels this anxiety and develop tools to feel calmer and more confident around others. Using a blend of mindfulness and trauma-informed techniques, we’ll work to reduce fear responses, increase emotional regulation, and build genuine self-assurance in social settings.
25 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ (Online Only)
Clark Thompson, PsyD, MA
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Through specialized virtual assessments, I help individuals understand how social anxiety impacts their cognitive functioning, daily performance, and overall quality of life, providing comprehensive evaluations from the privacy and comfort of home. My approach to social anxiety assessment goes beyond symptom identification, examining how anxiety affects attention, memory, decision-making, and executive functioning—crucial insights for developing effective treatment strategies. With extensive experience evaluating the intersection of anxiety and cognitive performance, I provide detailed assessments that differentiate social anxiety from other conditions, identify specific triggers and patterns, and offer evidence-based recommendations for therapy, accommodations, and coping strategies tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
7 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ
Blair Pallas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When social anxiety makes your world feel small, it’s often because of internal stories about judgment and worth. Using evidence-based tools, we identify these patterns and practice new behaviors that bridge the gap between isolation and connection. Together we can get you navigating social spaces with greater freedom.
10 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ (Online Only)
Dr. Lois Horowitz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ph.D., LCSW
Social anxiety can make your world feel smaller than it should be. Psychotherapy can help you to quiet the 'mental noise' of overthinking so you can stop performing and start feeling like yourself again.
37 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ
Peace and Balance Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety can make interactions feel intimidating and exhausting, leading to avoidance and self-doubt. I work with individuals to understand the thoughts and fears driving social anxiety and develop skills to manage discomfort in social situations. Therapy helps build confidence, improve communication, and foster more meaningful connections with others.
10 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ (Online Only)
Kaijah Bjorklund
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC
Social anxiety can quietly shrink your world — you avoid situations, over-rehearse interactions, replay conversations afterward for everything you said wrong, and feel a loneliness that comes from being around people but never quite feeling able to be yourself. This isn't shyness or introversion; it's your nervous system treating social situations as a threat. I work with social anxiety through a combination of nervous system regulation, EMDR, and somatic techniques that help your body learn to feel safer in connection — so you can start showing up more freely, and less managed.
12 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ (Online Only)
Brielle Layden
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social Anxiety can feel debilitating and often prevents us from having the kinds of relationships and experiences we are worthy of. Given the pandemic and the subsequent isolation, your social anxiety might feel more intense or, you are simply struggling to reconnect with your social self. I will help you identify the root causes of this anxiety and provide you with coping strategies to ease the fearful response and increase your confidence.
11 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ
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 East Orange, NJ
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 East Orange, NJ
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 East Orange, NJ
Jonathan Schnapp
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel high-stakes—leading to overthinking, self-consciousness, and a tendency to avoid situations that might otherwise be meaningful. In therapy, we take time to understand how these patterns developed and what keeps them going, while gently working toward greater comfort and flexibility in social settings. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts and feelings that arise in the moment, and build your capacity to stay present and engaged—so interactions feel less overwhelming and more like an opportunity for genuine connection.
15 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ
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 East Orange, NJ (Online Only)
Dr. Dana Spada
Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Spada can help you work through your social anxiety. She will help you navigate where it might be stemming from and give you the tools to help you work through it and the space to navigate your emotions.
11 Years Experience
Online in East Orange, NJ
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 East Orange, NJ
Social Anxiety therapists in East Orange, New Jersey Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in East Orange, 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 |
|
| 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 |