Social Anxiety therapists in Tempe, Arizona AZ
Tempe Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 27% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Social Anxiety therapists in Tempe. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Social Anxiety
Samantha Kingma
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Overthinking, overanalyzing, ruminating, future-tripping, or analysis paralysis—whatever you call it, it can really keep you stuck. If you've been lying awake at night thinking through all the things you said today (or last year), if you've made 8 different to-do lists for the same task, or if you're always running late because it's difficult to organize your thoughts, let's chat. Anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and burnout can significantly impact the way your brain handles the stress of day-to-day life. But there is hope – you don’t have to stay stuck. I'd love to talk to you about how you can begin to feel like yourself again. It is possible to feel like yourself again, and I'd love to talk to you about how you can get there. I provide specialized support for individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I will work with you to find the patterns in your life that may be causing problems and then collaborate with you to find new options and restorative solutions. You don’t have to walk through this difficulty alone, and I’d be honored to support you as you move toward healing. Visit my website or fill out the contact form to schedule a free phone consultation, and we can chat about what you’re looking for and whether I might be the right fit for you.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona
Social Anxiety
Sherrelle Thompson
Counselor/Therapist, LAC
I provide supportive, evidence-based counseling for individuals struggling with social anxiety, helping them navigate fear, self-consciousness, and worry in social situations. Social anxiety can impact relationships, work, school, and everyday interactions, often leading to avoidance, isolation, or intense self-criticism.
In therapy, I work with clients to identify triggers, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop practical coping strategies for managing anxiety in social settings. Together, we focus on building confidence, improving communication skills, and gradually increasing comfort in interactions. My goal is to help clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to engage in life more fully, fostering connection, self-assurance, and emotional resilience.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Tempe, AZ 85288
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona
Social Anxiety
Inner Balance Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Social anxiety can develop from repeated experiences of rejection, shame, or emotional invalidation. I work with clients to understand how past relational trauma contributes to fear of judgment or avoidance of connection. Treatment focuses on regulation, self-trust, and gradually rebuilding confidence in social situations.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Tempe, AZ 85282
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona
Social Anxiety
Kerry Diana
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
We provide therapy for adults experiencing social anxiety, including fear of negative evaluation, excessive self monitoring, and avoidance of social or performance based situations.
Our approach focuses on identifying the thinking patterns and behavioral responses that maintain social anxiety, such as anticipatory worry, self criticism, and avoidance. Therapy is structured and collaborative, helping clients examine beliefs about competence, visibility, and judgment, while gradually developing more adaptive ways of engaging in social situations and evaluating their experiences over time.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona
Social Anxiety
Michael Klinkner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The reasons for and effects of social anxiety are unique and complex. They require lots of special training and a holistic approach. I have years of training and experience in working with this issue. I work to help clients address their issues from a variety of different angles and determine the underlying causes behind the problems.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona
Social Anxiety
Caitlin Derouen
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, EMDRT
I specialize in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. I utilize a combination of evidence based methods to approach anxiety treatment from a holistic, whole person perspective. I treat from both a top down and bottom up perspective to address the way that chronic anxiety affects both our body and mind. Both EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy, can be great methods to address the source of anxiety symptoms.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona
Social Anxiety
Patrick Varney-Phoenix Foundations Recovery
Counselor/Therapist, MA, MS, LISAC, LAC
Social anxiety often has to do with our fear of being critiqued, criticized or evaluated, mixing CBT/DBT with self-esteem work often transforms people into being an active participant again.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona
Social Anxiety
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Social anxiety can cause intense fear or discomfort in social situations, often leading to avoidance or self-consciousness. Individuals may worry about being judged, embarrassed, or negatively evaluated by others. Treatment focuses on building confidence, reducing anxiety symptoms, and developing coping strategies that support greater comfort in social interactions.
6 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
If you struggle with social anxiety, I can help you overcome fear of judgment, rejection, or being misunderstood through gradual, compassionate support. Through our work together, you’ll build confidence, communication skills, and a stronger sense of belonging.
10 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
Social anxiety can prevent us from engaging in life the way we want to. At Pathways To Connection, we have therapists that will help you safely get out there and start doing the things you really want to do. We offer a safe nonjudgmental space to process your fears and anxieties and also to test the waters slowly as you gain confidence in overcoming your fears.
14 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona (Online Only)