Social Anxiety therapists in Helena, AL
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Helena, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Helena, AL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Rachael Keyser, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Social anxiety can limit opportunities for personal and professional growth. I guide clients in gradually confronting social fears, building confidence, and learning practical skills to reduce anxiety in social settings, so they can experience more meaningful interactions and a fulfilling social life.
4 Years Experience
Online in Helena, AL
Social Anxiety
Paul T. Haefner, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
If being watched, judged, or evaluated makes your mind race and your body tense, you know what social anxiety costs; friendships not made, chances not taken, moments you dreaded instead of enjoyed. I help you understand the fear underneath it, settle your nervous system in the moment, and gradually build the confidence to be seen. You don't have to become someone else; you just have to stop bracing against yourself.
35 Years Experience
Online in Helena, AL
Social Anxiety
Danielle Farabaugh
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to the treatment social anxiety is grounded in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work collaboratively with clients to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and beliefs that contribute to fear and self-consciousness in social situations. Together, we use practical strategies such as cognitive restructuring, gradual exposure, and social skills training to build confidence and reduce avoidance. This structured, supportive process helps clients develop a more balanced perspective and engage more comfortably and authentically in social interactions.
19 Years Experience
Online in Helena, AL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Walter J. Matweychuk
Psychologist, Ph.D.
People with social anxiety often have a number of self-defeating attitudes that underpin their social anxiety. First, they wrongly think they must perform perfectly well. They also usually think that they need the approval of significant others, that it is awful to experience disapproval and failure. They also tend to wrongly believe that rejection and failure prove they are inadequate as people. I teach you that yes there are practical implications of disapproval and failure, but there need not be unhealthy anxiety about these consequences. I teach healthy attitudes toward one's self, one's rejections and failures. I teach you to have a desire to be accepted by others and do well but to accept yourself unconditionally even when you are rejected and fail.
36 Years Experience
Online in Helena, AL
Social Anxiety therapists in Helena, AL Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Helena, AL average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Behavioral Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 37% | Men |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Hispanic / Latino |