Social Anxiety therapists in Vestavia Hills, AL
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Vestavia Hills, 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 Vestavia Hills, AL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social anxiety can make even simple interactions feel overwhelming. You may worry about being judged, say little out of fear, or avoid situations altogether. Therapy can help you understand what fuels this anxiety and develop tools to feel calmer and more confident around others. Using a blend of mindfulness and trauma-informed techniques, we’ll work to reduce fear responses, increase emotional regulation, and build genuine self-assurance in social settings.
25 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Felicia Jackson
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel like a performance you're afraid of getting wrong. You might replay conversations afterward, worry about what others think of you, or avoid situations where you could feel embarrassed or judged. Therapy can help you step out of the cycle of overthinking and avoidance, become more comfortable with the possibility of awkward moments, and engage with others more freely and confidently.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Stephanie Larsen @ Healthy Minds Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Hi! Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of caring more deeply for yourself! I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults working to overcome their significant anxiety and free their life from constant worry. Social anxiety is characterized by a fear of social perception or judgment and can be overwhelming and depressing as it can hold you back from what you truly want to achieve or what you have to offer the world. I work with individuals to find their confidence and voice again. It can be scary, but sometimes the scariest things are the most rewarding! Ultimately, I strongly believe in building a close therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore and move past your anxious thought patterns, learn to support yourself, become more confident in your identity and purpose, and my goal is to help you achieve the goals you've set out to meet! Feel free to reach out and see if we can be a good fit to help move you closer to your goals and relief!
14 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL
Social Anxiety
Alyssa Smyth
Psychologist, PhD
If social situations leave you overthinking every interaction, you may be experiencing social anxiety. Meetings, conversations, or group settings can feel draining when worry about being judged or misunderstood is always present. Therapy focuses on understanding the patterns behind social anxiety and building confidence so social and professional interactions feel more manageable.
6 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL
Social Anxiety therapists in Vestavia Hills, AL Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Vestavia Hills, 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 |