Online Social Anxiety therapists in Purcellville, Virginia VA
We are proud to feature top rated online Social Anxiety therapists in Purcellville. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Social anxiety goes far deeper than shyness — it is a persistent, exhausting fear of judgment, embarrassment, or saying the wrong thing that can quietly shrink your world over time. As a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I help adults and high-achieving professionals navigate social anxiety disorder, performance anxiety, fear of judgment, public speaking anxiety, and the social avoidance that keeps so many capable people from fully engaging in their personal and professional lives. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure-based techniques, and psychodynamic insight, I help clients build genuine confidence and meaningful connection. Telehealth therapy for social anxiety available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA (Online Only)
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
You overthink everything you say. You replay conversations long after they’re over, second-guessing how you came across. Maybe you dread group settings, avoid situations where you might be put on the spot, or mask your discomfort so well that no one would ever know how anxious you feel inside. Social anxiety doesn’t always look like panic—it can look like perfectionism, avoidance, or exhaustion from constantly managing how you’re perceived.
Dr. Jenny Shields helps people who are quietly carrying social anxiety beneath the surface—especially those who seem calm and capable on the outside but feel anything but on the inside. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and compassion-based work, she helps you gently face the fears that are running the show, learn new ways to respond, and build confidence from the inside out. Her approach is warm, respectful, and deeply attuned to the sensitivity that often comes with social anxiety. Together, you’ll work to ease the self-doubt, drop the need to perform, and reclaim your voice—not by becoming someone else, but by learning to show up as yourself.
12 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Helping individuals reduce fear in social situations and build confidence in interactions.
7 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
Dr. Brian M. Berman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social anxiety truly impacts quality of life especially when avoidance causes life to become small. I specialize in helping clients widen their life, make life fulfilling again.
22 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services provides supportive, skills‑based treatment for individuals coping with social anxiety, helping clients reduce fear of judgment, build confidence, and navigate social situations with greater ease. We offer practical tools for managing worry, improving communication, and strengthening self‑assurance.
12 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
All of You Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
Our therapists bring 20+ years of combined personal and professional experience in understanding and approaching the unique symptoms and struggles brought upon by Social Anxiety's negative impact on one's daily life. We will work with you on your own timeline to address those daily struggles.
3 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Social anxiety wraps its tight grip around life’s moments, turning anticipation of social interactions into overwhelming dread. In my dedicated practice, I understand the depth of this challenge and the bravery it takes to face these fears. Through personalized therapy, I guide you towards unlocking the confidence to navigate social spaces with ease, transforming anxiety into empowerment, one interaction at a time.
18 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
Cami K McBride
Psychologist, PhD
Like other forms of anxiety, there is no need to suffer with social anxiety that limits one's interactions.
20 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA (Online Only)
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Using IFS and EMDR techniques as well as body based approaches, we will help you understand the origin of your social anxiety and work towards decreasing this stress so that you can live your best interpersonal life possible.
28 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
Dr. Megan Marks
Psychologist, PhD
You might appear confident and capable to others—but inside, social situations feel exhausting, overwhelming, or filled with second-guessing. Whether it’s speaking in groups, initiating friendships, navigating dating, or networking, social anxiety can make even simple interactions feel high-stakes. You may replay conversations in your head, fear saying the wrong thing, or feel pressure to present yourself in ways that aren’t sustainable. And while avoidance might bring temporary relief, it often reinforces the shame and isolation underneath.
For neurodivergent folks—including those with ADHD or autism—social anxiety can come with an added layer of complexity. You might feel like you’re constantly monitoring your tone, facial expressions, or body language just to meet unspoken expectations. Masking can become second nature—and incredibly draining. Even when things go “fine,” you might leave social interactions feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or unsure of how you were received.
I work frequently with high-achieving professionals and emerging adults navigating the intense internal pressure to show up flawlessly in social, academic, or professional spaces—always “on,” even when it’s exhausting. In our work together, we’ll also explore how social expectations intersect with aspects of your identity—and how these pressures have shaped your sense of self and belonging.
At The Momentum Practice, I help clients understand the roots of their social anxiety and develop tools to connect with others in ways that feel more authentic and sustainable. We’ll build insight, strengthen your self-trust, and practice new ways of showing up that support the kind of connection you actually want. With over 15 years of experience, I offer a compassionate space where you don’t have to perform, translate, or push through. If you're ready to unmask, exhale, and feel more at ease in your relationships, your work, and yourself—I’d be honored to journey alongside you. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation!
21 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
Catherine Bitney
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I have a passion for helping clients manage their social anxiety. People can be unpredictable and rejecting. For someone that is different, who struggles to pick up on subtle social cues, or who has social communication differences, interacting with others can be tiring and painful. Yet, so many of us are social creatures and get lonely. I enjoy helping clients build a supportive community, find their tribe, and feel more confident interacting with others.
15 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA (Online Only)
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Social anxiety often develops from experiences that shaped how you see yourself and others. Through EMDR, IFS, and attachment-focused work, we can reduce fear and build greater confidence in relationships.
8 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
Alicia Townsend
Psychologist, PhD, BCN
Social anxiety can range from barely noticeable to debilitating. If you feel social anxiety is a problem in your life, I have many ways to address it. By identifying your personal experience of anxiety, we can work together to help reduce it using a combination of techniques that are appropriate for you. This may include mental strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Systematic Desensitization, or physical strategies such as breathing techniques, muscle relaxation, or other relaxation techniques.
21 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA (Online Only)
Kaylie Groenhout
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Certified Therapist
The internal spotlight effect of social anxiety can make even a simple coffee date or networking meetup feel like a performance you’re destined to fail. We work to settle your social nervous system and address the underlying fears of judgment that hold you back. By building your confidence from the inside out, we help you show up in your community as your relaxed, authentic self.
4 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
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 Purcellville, VA (Online Only)
Evolve Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-C, LPC
We work with individuals who feel overwhelmed or fearful in social situations, helping them build confidence and reduce avoidance. Treatment focuses on developing practical skills to navigate interactions with greater ease.
7 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
The ambivalence people can experience in the desire for interpersonal connection while feeling uneasy or anxious in the presence of others can be difficult.
17 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA
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 Purcellville, VA (Online Only)
Dr. Michelle Solomon
Psychologist, PsyD
I work with individuals experiencing social anxiety who feel held back by fear, overthinking, and self-consciousness in social situations. Their fear of being judged by others limits their ability to show up authentically as themselves. Together, we build tools to manage anxiety, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen your sense of ease and confidence with yourself and others.
9 Years Experience
Online in Purcellville, VA (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 Purcellville, VA
Social Anxiety therapists in Purcellville, Virginia Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Purcellville, Virginia average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (97%), and Depression (84%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 97% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 80% | Stress |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Loss or Grief |