Online Social Anxiety therapists in Ayden, North Carolina NC
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Social Anxiety
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCASA, LCSW
Social anxiety can make it difficult to feel comfortable or confident around others. We help clients explore the thoughts and fears behind social anxiety while building coping skills, confidence, and more positive social experiences.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Mary Jean Elder
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, Ed. S, LCMHC
Social anxiety can limit ones ability to engage in a fulfilling life. Often our worries about what others think about us or the fear that we are going to do something embarrassing or that others are going to judge us. These type of thoughts keep us from engaging often by avoiding situations or remaining silent when in groups. Often these thoughts are developed over years of being criticized or punished for behaviors in groups or irrational beliefs we have about ourselves and others. With exploring our history and how it is influencing our core beliefs that hold us back from enjoying life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC
Social Anxiety
Grace in the Shadows
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, MA, NCMHC, ALMHC, VALMHC, SCMHC, FLMHC, KYMHC, IDMHC
I address social anxiety with a compassionate and faith-centered approach, integrating psychological insights with Christian principles to guide individuals toward overcoming their fears. Recognizing the challenges associated with social anxiety, I create a supportive environment that incorporates prayer, scriptural reflection, and discussions on faith. Drawing upon biblical teachings on courage, trust in God, and the value of community, I collaborate with individuals to explore the root causes of social anxiety and develop coping strategies. Encouraging a reliance on God's strength and an understanding of one's worth in Christ, the counselor empowers individuals to face social situations with confidence. This integrated approach seeks to address the psychological and spiritual aspects of social anxiety, fostering a sense of belonging and ease within social interactions within the context of their Christian beliefs.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Matt Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Social anxiety is one of my specialties and honestly one of my favorite things to work on with clients. Why? Because it's actually a mental health issue that responds really well to the right approaches. If you're willing to put in the work and practice what I teach you, you're going to see some pretty amazing progress. I've watched so many clients break free from social anxiety over the years, and these are the same techniques that helped me work through my own social fears. I also have tons of experience helping people get over their fear of public speaking, which usually goes hand in hand with social anxiety.
19 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Richard Scott, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming — whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, attending a social gathering, or just being yourself around others. You might worry constantly about being judged or saying the wrong thing, which can lead to avoidance and isolation. Therapy provides a supportive space to understand where this anxiety comes from, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build confidence in social situations. If you're ready to feel more at ease and connected, I’m here to help you get there.
20 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC
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 Ayden, NC
Social Anxiety
Maria Jose Rendon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with adults navigating social anxiety, from discomfort in specific professional situations like public speaking or networking to more pervasive difficulty feeling at ease around others. For some clients, this includes the particular experience of neurodivergence, not being sure whether you're following the rhythm of a conversation or reading social cues the way others expect. My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trained through the Beck Institute, which gives us a structured way to understand what's driving the anxiety and build practical tools and gradual exposure to manage it. Many of my clients are professionals, scientists, or first-generation Latinx adults for whom social anxiety is compounded by code-switching or navigating spaces that weren't built with them in mind. I offer sessions in English or Spanish.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Kamini Wood
Life Coach, FHH, CLC, CPM
. Living this way can be exhausting and can leave you feeling disconnected from who you really are.
Together, we'll explore the patterns beneath your anxiety, strengthen your sense of emotional safety, and build the confidence to express yourself more authentically. As your self-trust grows, social situations begin to feel less about getting everything right and more about being present and connected.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Kelsey Grant
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCA
Social anxiety is often a part of you that learned the room wasn't safe — that being seen meant being judged, or that taking up space came with a cost. That part isn't irrational. It learned something real. I help clients understand where that part came from and what it still needs, so it doesn't have to run the show every time you walk into a room
5 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC
Social Anxiety
Kreins Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in social anxiety, my approach to treatment is grounded in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based interventions. Through therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and social skills training, I work collaboratively with individuals to address underlying fears and negative thought patterns related to social situations. By gradually exposing clients to feared social scenarios in a supportive environment, we work together to challenge avoidance behaviors and develop effective coping strategies. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of self-compassion, assertiveness training, and relaxation techniques to manage anxiety symptoms. My goal is to empower individuals to overcome social anxiety, build confidence in social interactions, and cultivate meaningful connections with others.
26 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC
Social Anxiety
Rebecca Young
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
I work with individuals experiencing social anxiety, offering a supportive space to understand fears around social situations and develop tools for greater ease and confidence.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC
Social Anxiety
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 Ayden, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Cameron Staley
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety is one of the more common and isolating experiences for many. I work to help people overcome their concerns by developing practical strategies for living their life consistent with their values.
14 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC (Online Only)
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 Ayden, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming and stressful. I help individuals navigate social anxiety by providing tools to manage fears and discomfort in social settings. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT, we’ll work together to reduce avoidance behaviors, build confidence, and improve your ability to connect with others. My goal is to help you feel more comfortable and in control in social situations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC
Social Anxiety
Christopher McDowell, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive experience treating children and adults for anxiety disorders. I utilize a Cognitive-Behavioral approach (CBT) to treating anxiety disorders.
14 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC
Social Anxiety
Insight Therapeutic and Wellness Solutions, PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, ACS
Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Have you already tried therapy but found it ineffective?
If this sounds like you, I’m confident we can help. Our practice offers the most effective forms of treatment, to get the relief from anxiety that you deserve.
When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective option. That’s because therapy – as opposed to only medication – treats more than just symptoms to the problem.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC
Social Anxiety
Her Healing Therapy PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
I help women with social anxiety build confidence and feel more at ease in social and professional settings. Therapy focuses on understanding fear patterns, reducing self-consciousness, and developing practical skills for communication and connection. Using evidence-based and nervous system regulation tools, I support clients in challenging anxious thoughts, increasing self-trust, and engaging more comfortably and authentically with others.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, overwhelming, or emotionally exhausting. Whether you're worried about being judged, speaking up in groups, meeting new people, or feeling more confident in social or professional settings, therapy can help.
Drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches, we'll work together to understand the patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to social anxiety. By gradually challenging unhelpful beliefs and developing practical coping strategies, you can build confidence, feel more at ease in social situations, and engage more fully in the relationships and experiences that matter most to you.
14 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Social anxiety can be painful and isolating, but it doesn't have to be. I understand why this is one of people's top fears. Talking in therapy about the worries you have and learning new ways to practice social skills as well as learning more accurate self talk and self appraisal can increase confidence and improve your social life.
20 Years Experience
Online in Ayden, NC
Social Anxiety therapists in Ayden, North Carolina Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Ayden, North Carolina 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 (97%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 97% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 79% | Stress |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |