Social Anxiety therapists in Brentwood, CA
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Social Anxiety
LAH Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT, CAS, EMDR-2
Social anxiety can be holding a client back from pursuing their life. I work with them to identify their issues and begin to get comfortable, little by little to address these issues. It takes time but the work pays off when a client can make the kind of change that can enhance their life.
37 Years Experience
Online in Brentwood, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Brooke Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Social anxiety in teens gets read as shyness, or as rudeness, or as a kid who just doesn't want to try. What's usually happening is more specific: a constant, exhausting sense of being watched and evaluated, and a running tally of everything they might have gotten wrong. Some of it happens hours after the fact, replaying a conversation from lunch.
It shows up in the small refusals more than the big ones. Not ordering their own food. Not raising a hand when they know the answer. Skipping the party, then the practice, then the group project. Stomachaches on school mornings. Texting instead of calling, and eventually not doing either. Each avoidance brings relief in the moment and makes the next one harder, and that loop is what tends to shrink a teen's world over time.
I work with teens on both halves of it. We look at what's driving the fear, including anything in their history that taught them other people are unsafe to be seen by. And we work practically, at their pace, on moving toward the things they've been avoiding rather than around them, in steps small enough to actually take.
My approach is warm and non-pressuring, which matters especially here. A teen with social anxiety is already braced for judgment, and therapy that feels like one more performance will not go anywhere. The aim is that your teen gets to have a normal social life, not a perfectly comfortable one. Nervous and going anyway is the win.
5 Years Experience
Online in Brentwood, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Rubino Counseling Services
Therapist, PhD, MA
While I work with adults and couples, I specialize in treating children and teenagers. I treat children and teenagers who are dealing with depression, who are suicidal, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, cutting, bipolar to name a few issues. I also work with high conflict divorces.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brentwood, CA
Social Anxiety
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Did you grow up feeling judged, criticized, or not good enough? If so, this may have led to social anxiety and often worrying that others are negatively evaluating you. Have you shaped yourself to try to be "palatable" for other people as if you are constantly wearing a mask pretending to be a version of yourself others might like? Often, having social anxiety can lead to people pleasing and having poor boundaries in order to appear more likable. However, these patterns can be exhausting and leave you feeling like a shell of who you really are. I can support you to be more authentic and to slowly work through patterns that no longer serve you so you can feel more at peace with who you truly are.
13 Years Experience
Online in Brentwood, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Samantha Schaefer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
If being around others leaves you tense, overthinking, or drained, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll identify what drives your discomfort and build confidence and ease in social settings without forcing you to be someone you’re not.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brentwood, CA
Online in Brentwood, CA
Social Anxiety
Neal E. Winblad
Therapist, LMFT, SEP, NMP
I have worked with people therapeutically 35+ years.
I have been married for over 40 years, and raised 2 kids.
I have worked a regular job to make a living and provide for my family.
I am rock solid in physical reality, and also a romantic visionary and can translate between the two worlds.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brentwood, CA
Social Anxiety
Sara Denman
Psychologist, Psy.D
Social anxiety is an area of specialty as it is an issue close to my heart. Therapy is a safe place to address all the fears associated with it and those fears can be deconstructed and new coping skills will be provided, enabling social situations to no longer cause anxiety.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brentwood, CA
Online in Brentwood, CA
Social Anxiety
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help people struggling with social anxiety understand the fears, self‑doubt, and old protective patterns that make everyday interactions feel so overwhelming. Together, we gently explore what’s underneath the worry and build new ways of relating that feel safer, more grounded, and more authentic. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative—supporting you as you grow confidence and ease in connecting with others.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brentwood, CA
Online in Brentwood, CA
Social Anxiety
Charis Khoury
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Often a strong inner critic and judging mind contribute to social anxiety- creating a different relationship with this critic will free you up to enjoy yourself and others much more.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brentwood, CA
Online in Brentwood, CA
Social Anxiety
Barbara Lynn Allen
Hypnotherapist, MS. CCHT. DCEP
I offer expertise in energy psychology, clinical hypnotherapy, energy medicine and wise, empathic counseling for men, women, couples and teens. Our work together will relieve your anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions and more while building inner strength for your life, work and relationships.
37 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brentwood, CA
Online in Brentwood, CA
Social Anxiety therapists in Brentwood, CA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Brentwood, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Psychodynamic Therapy (36%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 26% | Christian |