Social Anxiety therapists in Bakersfield, California CA
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Social Anxiety
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I provide therapy for social anxiety, fear of judgment, and avoidance of social situations. Treatment focuses on reducing physiological anxiety, strengthening confidence, and understanding the deeper beliefs that maintain fear and self-consciousness.
7 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Best Life Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LMFT, APCC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, overwhelming, or intimidating. Our therapists help clients better understand the patterns that contribute to social anxiety while developing practical strategies to manage fear and self-doubt. Therapy focuses on building confidence, strengthening communication skills, and helping clients feel more comfortable and authentic in social and professional settings.
12 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Social Anxiety
Shayda Ewalt
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social anxiety often develops from experiences of rejection, criticism, or feeling unsafe in relationships. It was not simply "shyness" but a protective response rooted in fear of judgment or harm. Therapy helps you understand the origins of these fears while building internal safety and confidence in relational spaces.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
Social anxiety can keep us disconnected and without our needs being met. There is a process and support we can help with
33 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Social Anxiety
John Fry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can be alleviated by learning more powerful social skills, learning how to convincingly modify your sometimes self-defeating self-talk, and by learning to relax more effectively.
49 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Bakersfield sits at the southern end of California's San Joaquin Valley and is shaped by its oil industry and agricultural economy — two sectors with distinct occupational cultures that affect how residents approach mental health and help-seeking. The city has a large and long-established Hispanic community, and bilingual Spanish-English therapists serve a critical access role for families where language barriers limit engagement with mainstream mental health services. Kern Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside a relatively sparse private practice community — Bakersfield has fewer therapists per capita than comparable California cities, making telehealth an important access route. The city's conservative political culture and strong evangelical community mean faith-integrated approaches to therapy are in consistent demand.
Social Anxiety therapists in Bakersfield, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Bakersfield, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (42%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 27% | Christian |