Online Social Anxiety therapists in Richmond, Virginia VA
We are proud to feature top rated online Social Anxiety therapists in Richmond. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Social Anxiety
Dr. John Millikin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMFT
I can assist in treating social anxiety and what underlies it.
26 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center
Counselor/Therapist, LPC,LCSW,LCP
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center has a team of over 40 clinicians offering a wide range of treatment styles, specialties and approaches. Our team consists of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Psychologists as well as Clinical Residents and Interns under supervision each offering a unique skill set to meet your individualized needs. Several of our providers specialize in the treatment social anxiety as well as offering groups that assist individuals in the development of their social skills.
Please visit our website to view the profile each of our clinicians: https://www.resiliencecounseling.care/team-resilience
14 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Reginald K. Riggins
Psychologist, PhD
I have over ten years of experience assisting client's with social anxiety. I use both a behavioral and cognitive approach to alleviate this concern and cultivate skills to maintain positive change by using exposure therapy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leaving individuals worried about being judged, rejected, or misunderstood. For those navigating cultural differences, identity concerns, or experiences of exclusion, these fears can feel even more pronounced. Therapy can help you understand the roots of social anxiety, build confidence, and develop skills to engage more comfortably and authentically with others.
2 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA (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 Richmond, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological wellness is a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Our clinicians are specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety-related difficulties in children, adolescents, teens, and adults. Our clinicians believe in the uniqueness of each individual. They will provide a comfortable and collaborative environment where one can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your anxiety, provide strategies to help you cope, and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule your appointment!
12 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Social anxiety is very common and creates isolation and much discomfort in social settings. Social anxiety can often be effectively remediated using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
37 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Alton Wampler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
From an IFS perspective, social anxiety often involves protective parts that try to prevent perceived judgment or rejection. By noticing and compassionately engaging with these anxious parts, you can help them feel safe and understood rather than controlling your behavior. Over time, connecting with your Self allows these parts to relax, creating space for more confident and authentic social interactions.
9 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Lauro Guzman
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Underlying social anxiety disorder is the fear of being scrutinized, judged, or embarrassed in public. I work with clients to address their fears and to reduce symptoms of ocial anxiety disorder. In therapy, you learn how to recognize and change negative thoughts about yourself and develop skills to help you gain confidence in social situations.
9 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dianne Gallo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Do you suffer from social anxiety? Does your anxiety prevent you from performing well at work or school? If so, I can help. I've helped many people with social anxiety find relief and participate in life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
This is one my favorite specialties. 95% sucessful
14 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Dr. Sam Macy
Psychologist, PsyD
Social anxiety can limit us personally and professionally, making life smaller and less-realized. I use an integrative therapeutic approach to help people feel more confident in social interactions, and more willing to take "good risks" towards a more expanded and empowered life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
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 Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Iris Therapy Services
Counselor/Therapist
Social anxiety can make it difficult to maintain relationships and trust in yourself. Here at Iris, we recognize the impact of these symptoms and help you to understand how to move past them and strengthen your relationship with others and yourself. Together, we will help you to live your best life and cope with the social anxieties you are experiencing.
9 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Exposure therapy is provided.
17 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Support Systems, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, NCC, ACS
Support Systems provides counseling and support to assist individuals struggling with social anxiety.
19 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with thoughtful, high‑achieving adults, often sensitive or highly self‑aware, who struggle with social anxiety. You may care deeply about connection but find that being around others brings up a lot of worry, overthinking, or dread. On the outside, you may seem capable and composed; inside, it can feel like a constant evaluation of how you are coming across. Social anxiety can feel like living in your head while your body is in the room. I work extensively with social anxiety in high‑responsibility adults and know how consuming it can feel, even when no one else sees it.
It can look like replaying conversations and worrying you said the wrong thing; avoiding gatherings, calls, or new situations because they feel too intense; fear of being judged, embarrassed, or seen as awkward or boring; difficulty speaking up in groups, at work, or in class; feeling like you do not quite know the rules that other people seem to follow; or wanting close relationships but pulling back when things get more vulnerable. Over time, this can lead to isolation, loneliness, or feeling stuck in patterns you do not want.
In our work together, we get curious about where this started and how it shows up now. We make room for the part of you that is trying to keep you safe by staying small or hidden. From there, we explore small, doable steps toward more ease and authenticity with the people and situations that matter most to you, so you do not have to choose between protecting yourself and having the connections you want.
26 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Using cognitive behavioral strategies, develop effective approach to reducing symptoms.
44 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Social Anxiety
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
Social anxiety is not shyness. It is the experience of being watched by a judge who lives inside your own head — a judge who arrived long before you ever chose to listen to it. Every room becomes a performance. Every interaction is graded. The exhaustion is not from other people. It is from the constant labor of self-surveillance. Therapy works not by teaching you to ignore the judge but by understanding whose voice it actually is, and why it was installed in the first place.
3 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA
Richmond is Virginia's state capital and a city confronting its identity as the former capital of the Confederacy — a historical weight that has made racial equity, community healing, and the legacy of slavery active and ongoing conversations in clinical, academic, and public life. The city's significant African American community, its rapidly growing Latino population, and a large university sector anchored by Virginia Commonwealth University collectively shape diverse and evolving therapy demand. VCU Health and Bon Secours Richmond Health System provide major institutional mental health resources, while VCU's extensive psychology, counseling, and social work programs supply significant clinical training to the community. Richmond's growing arts and creative economy, rapid gentrification of historically Black neighborhoods, and strong LGBTQ+ community each contribute distinct dimensions to its therapy culture.
Social Anxiety therapists in Richmond, Virginia Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Richmond, 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 |