Social Anxiety therapists in Birmingham, Alabama AL
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Social Anxiety
Alena Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Social anxiety is more than just being afraid to speak in public, for many people social anxiety is fear of being judged by other people in any social setting to the extent that they usually decline any social events. Treating social anxiety involves trying to find the source for the anxiety and the negative beliefs that have become part of the client's self beliefs so that we can desensitize, reframe, reprocess, and replace these negative beliefs with improved self-confidence. We will also use visualization exercises in which the client will imagine a social setting and being comfortable with who they are in social settings.
8 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Andrew Bingman
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD
Social anxiety is rooted in a fear of rejection and/or judgment by others. I work with clients to help identify the source of this fear while highlighting strengths and positive attributes that clients possess, which helps to empower clients to seek and develop meaningful relationships.
15 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
Being afraid of social situations severely restricts our ability to find and form relationships with others, and essential part of being a person. Having support in dealing with this problem can help you become more confident, learn social skills, and being less fearful of social situations.
48 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make relationships, work, school, and everyday interactions feel exhausting. Together, we'll understand the experiences contributing to your anxiety while developing practical skills to increase confidence, reduce avoidance, and help you engage more fully with others.
9 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
Social Anxiety
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Social anxiety reflects fears of visibility, judgment, and emotional exposure. My work integrates psychoanalytic exploration with somatic awareness to understand how relational fear is held in both the body and inner life. This process supports greater confidence, presence, and emotional freedom in social and intimate situations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama (Online Only)
Birmingham carries one of the most significant civil rights legacies of any American city — the site of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing and pivotal moments in the fight for racial justice — and this history creates a distinctive context in which racial identity, historical trauma, and community resilience are active themes in local therapy culture. The city is home to UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham), one of the country's premier academic medical centers, which anchors significant mental health research, training, and clinical infrastructure. Birmingham's African American community — which comprises a majority of the city's population — drives strong demand for culturally affirming therapists who understand racial trauma and intergenerational resilience. The broader Birmingham metro's mix of healthcare, finance, and manufacturing industries creates diverse occupational therapy demand across a metropolitan area larger than the city itself.
Social Anxiety therapists in Birmingham, Alabama Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Birmingham, Alabama average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 26% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 26% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 38% | Men |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Hispanic / Latino |