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
Loren Conaway, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
I have completed specialized training in the treatment of anxiety disorders including social anxiety.
37 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL
Social Anxiety
Collins Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
All of our clinicians provide clinical care for individuals who struggle with social anxiety.
21 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL
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 Vestavia Hills, AL
Social Anxiety
Mira Cymerman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Persistent and intense fears of being watched, judged, or evaluated negatively by others in social or performance situations are very different than feeling shy or nervous. The fears are often out of proportion to the actual threat the situation poses. Common triggers may include: meeting new people; starting conversations; dating; eating or drinking in front of others; being the center of attention. Many individuals either avoid such situations, or endure them with significant distress. Together, we can explore how thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations reinforce each other when anxiety levels spike. Our goal will be to identify and challenge distorted beliefs, and then replace them with more accurate thoughts. In addition, reducing subtle avoidance tactics will help you come to realize that you can in fact handle these situations successfully.
25 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 $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 26% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 35% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Hispanic / Latino |