Online Social Anxiety therapists in Bedford, New York NY
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Social Anxiety
Michael Nakhla
Psychiatrist, MD
Social anxiety goes beyond normal nervousness—it can significantly limit your career, relationships, and life experiences. I provide specialized treatment that addresses the fear of judgment and negative evaluation that fuels social anxiety. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques and medication management when appropriate, I'll help you build confidence and skills to engage more fully in social and professional situations.
9 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY
Social Anxiety
Talking Works
Counselor/Therapist, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW
We have many therapists who are experienced in working with social anxiety. Please take a look at our general statement here and our website: https://talkingworkscounseling.com/
14 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY
Social Anxiety
Insight Healing Inc
Hypnotherapist, CMT, CBSP, SE, CH, MAPC
GFT Flow and hypnosis help with the trauma and then re-enforce feelings of calm.
32 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY
Social Anxiety
Barry Herbach
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Do you constantly second-guess how you come across? Avoid social situations, even with people you care about? Social anxiety isn’t just shyness — it can hijack your confidence and isolate you. I use EMDR and other evidence-based approaches to help you reduce the fear, shift the self-talk, and show up as yourself — without the panic. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through connection anymore.
30 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Michael Lockwood of Scene Creative Life Solutions
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
You're already there. You've almost arrived at healing. By coming to this page you've already conquered a fear. Let's conquer more. My focus is to provide a supportive and understanding space where you can explore the roots of your anxiety and develop effective coping strategies. We will navigate together the intricacies of social interactions, addressing fears and building resilience. My approach blends empathy with practical tools, empowering you to challenge negative thought patterns and carefully expand your comfort zones. You are ready to break free from the constraints of social anxiety, I am here to offer compassionate guidance and collaborate with you on your journey towards greater self-assurance and social ease.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Gregg Unterberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed., LPC
Social anxiety is a disorder that eats its' own tail. The more of an outsider we feel we are, the more of an outsider we become, avoiding people or becoming more anxious. We now have new tools to stop this downward spiral & can take you to a place where you can be more comfortable in your own skin.
28 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY
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 Bedford, NY
Social Anxiety
Madeline Salerno
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Madeline works with clients experiencing social anxiety, fear of judgment, and difficulty connecting with others in social or professional settings.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY
Social Anxiety
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component offer the tools to build confidence, develop coping and communication skills, and navigate social situations with greater ease and comfort.
24 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY
Social Anxiety
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Social anxiety can make even simple interactions feel overwhelming, triggering self-doubt, overthinking, and a constant fear of judgment. At Root & Rise, we treat social anxiety by combining evidence-based methods with The Stark Contrast™—our signature blend of Creative Arts Therapy and cognitive-emotional processing developed by co-founder Julie Stark, LCSW. This approach helps clients move beyond traditional talk therapy by engaging both the analytical and expressive parts of the brain. Through guided creative exercises, emotional mapping, nervous-system awareness, and structured skill-building, clients learn to address the fears underneath their social anxiety while also practicing new ways of showing up confidently in real-world situations. The Stark Contrast™ helps you shift from avoidance and self-consciousness into clarity, connection, and self-trust—so social interactions feel less threatening and more authentically you.
14 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY
Social Anxiety
Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Exposure therapy is provided.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Wayne Ayers
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety can be a dehabilitating problem. We will work to understand its root causes and also encourage in a gentle, compassional way practice experiential exercises to begin enjoing the social world again.
33 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY
Social Anxiety
Christie Roe
Therapist, LMSW
Whatever your experience of social anxiety, I offer trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and somatic support to build your capacity for more clarity, choice, and connection, inside and out.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Long Island Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, CCTP
If the thought of walking into a room full of people, speaking up in a meeting, or making small talk leaves you feeling exposed, judged, or frozen, you are not alone. Social anxiety can make your world feel incredibly small. In our sessions, we will create a safe, paced space to challenge the harsh inner critic that tells you everyone is watching or judging. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, I will help you tame physical panic symptoms, quiet the mind-racing "what-ifs," and gradually build authentic social confidence.
26 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, intimidating, or even overwhelming. You might worry about being judged, embarrassed, or saying the “wrong” thing, leading you to avoid social situations, overthink conversations, or feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt. Over time, this can impact relationships, work, and your ability to feel confident and at ease around others. As a clinical psychologist, specializing in trauma, mood disorders and addiction, I help individuals understand and overcome social anxiety in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Together, we explore the underlying patterns that maintain anxiety, such as attachment anxiety, negative core beliefs about the self, fear of evaluation, and avoidance, and work toward building confidence and flexibility in social situations. My approach is integrative, utilizing evidence-based treatments, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy, while also incorporating depth oriented strategies to address root causes. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable, helping you develop practical skills incrementally to navigate social interactions with greater ease and authenticity. With the right support, it’s possible to feel more comfortable being yourself, engage more fully in relationships, and approach social situations with increased confidence rather than fear.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Elena Katrantzos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, PMH-C
Social anxiety can impact your ability to interact with others. We specialize in confronting these core fears systematically to give you ability to interact and form meaningful relationships with others.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
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 Bedford, NY
Social Anxiety
Donna M Torbico - HEAL & GROW for ACoAs
Counselor/Therapist, Recovery Therapist in Private Practice 40 years
This is caused by negative, usually unrealistic beliefs about ourselves & others. It is underpinned by actual childhood rejections, which now are projected out onto everyone we meet, especially onto strangers.
40 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jack Szary
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
I work with adults who experience social anxiety, including fear of judgment, self-consciousness, and discomfort in social or performance situations. Many clients avoid social interactions or feel tense and overwhelmed despite wanting to connect and engage more fully with others. My approach combines evidence-based strategies with exploration of underlying emotional and cognitive patterns, helping clients build confidence, reduce anxiety, and develop practical skills to navigate social situations with greater ease and self-assurance.
5 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Neha Chawla
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LP, FIPA
Helping clients increase confidence and ability to interact with others amidst fear of being judged, worry about embarrassment, or concern about offending others.
18 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Bedford, New York Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Bedford, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Depression (86%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 86% | Depression |
| 80% | Stress |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |