Online Social Anxiety therapists in Charleston, West Virginia WV
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Social Anxiety
South Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Is social anxiety holding you back from living your best life? At South Psychology, we’re committed to helping you break free from the grip of social anxiety. Our compassionate team of therapists specializes in providing evidence-based therapy and assessments to empower you on your journey toward self-assurance and meaningful connections.
Why Choose South Psychology for Social Anxiety?
Expert Guidance: Our licensed therapists have extensive experience in treating social anxiety. We understand the unique challenges you face and offer personalized strategies to overcome them.
Safe and Supportive Environment: We create a nonjudgmental space where you can express your fears and concerns openly. You’re not alone—we’re here to listen and guide you.
Evidence-Based Approaches: Our therapy sessions incorporate evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. These proven methods help you gradually confront and manage social situations.
Individualized Treatment Plans: We tailor our services to your specific needs, whether you’re a teen, adult, or senior.
Our Social Anxiety Services Include:
Assessment and Diagnosis: Thorough evaluation to understand the severity of your social anxiety.
Skills Building: Learn practical skills to reduce anxiety, boost self-confidence, and improve social interactions.
Exposure Therapy: Gradually face social situations in a supportive environment.
Group Therapy: Connect with others who share similar experiences and learn from one another.
Telehealth Options: Convenient virtual sessions for those who prefer remote therapy.
8 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
Cyndi Turner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Social anxiety can hinder personal and professional growth by causing intense fear of social interactions. In our sessions, we focus on strategies to manage and reduce social anxiety, such as exposure therapy and social skills training. By addressing the root causes of your anxiety, we aim to help you engage more comfortably and confidently in social situations.
31 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
Rachel Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
I specialize in helping individuals overcome social anxiety and build confidence in social situations. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with exposure therapy, helping clients challenge negative thought patterns and gradually face feared social scenarios in a supportive environment. Through our work together, clients learn to develop practical coping strategies, improve their social skills, and cultivate a more positive self-image, enabling them to engage more comfortably and authentically in social interactions.
18 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV (Online Only)
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 Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
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 Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
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 Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
This is one my favorite specialties. 95% sucessful
14 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV
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 Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
Unchained Brain LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
I support individuals who experience anxiety in social situations, including fear of judgment, avoidance, or feeling overwhelmed around others. Therapy focuses on understanding these reactions, building confidence, and developing tools to feel more at ease and connected in social settings.
1 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
David Schaffer, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (WV), Licensed Independent Social Worker (OH)
I particularly like working with people who experience anxiety of all forms. The first area of anxiety I developed a special interest in is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It really strikes me how "crazy" people feel when they struggle with obsessive thoughts and the compulsions that go along with them. When you are able to help people change their reaction to their obsessive thoughts, it is remarkable the improvement they can experience.
I enjoy the whole range of anxiety disorders from the worry of generalized anxiety to the body focus of panic to the avoidance reminders of traumatic experiences from posttraumatic stress. It feels like this is an area where I understand people's experiences and where the ways I tend to work with people seem to make a difference, often very quickly.
28 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV
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 Charleston, WV (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in social anxiety, I offer compassionate and effective treatment for individuals struggling with this distressing condition. Social anxiety often leads to panic attacks, avoidance, and feelings of shame, which can result in social isolation and impact both personal and professional aspects of life. My approach, informed by evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is tailored to address the unique needs of each individual. I work to help clients overcome these challenges by providing practical tools and strategies to manage their anxiety and regain control of their lives.
22 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV (Online Only)
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 Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I help clients overcome social anxiety, including fear of judgment, avoidance of social situations, and difficulty speaking up. Using structured, evidence-based techniques, I gradually build confidence and comfort in social interactions. Clients learn practical skills to engage more fully and authentically in their personal and professional lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
Dr. Allison Williams
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I provide virtual services to those who may self-identify as socially anxious. If you often feel stuck between wanting to feel seen and wanting to remain invisible, I'd love to help you explore and navigate relationships. Working with me on this concern will likely involve some education and skill-building, exposures or "risk-taking," and some humor to take the edge off. Clients often also have dating-related concerns or inexperience, which I welcome.
10 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
17 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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 Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
Loren Conaway, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
I have completed specialized training in the treatment of anxiety disorders including social anxiety.
37 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety
Dr. Jennifer McManus
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, PLLC
Does this sound familiar? You want to feel calm and confident in social situations, but instead you are afraid you will look stupid, embarrass yourself, or be rejected. It has been hard for you to manage this level of social anxiety on your own. Each day it becomes more difficult to focus on anything other than those worst-case scenarios that your mind so quickly creates. Life doesn’t have to go on this way. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer McManus, and I help ambitious women find relief from social anxiety. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.
12 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety is very disruptive to living a happy life. I have had specialized training in working with folks who struggle with it and I invite you to talk with me and see if it feels like we might be a good fit and if my approach might be helpful to you.
19 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, WV
Social Anxiety therapists in Charleston, West Virginia Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Charleston, West Virginia average 17 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (98%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 98% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 78% | Stress |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |